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Worried about climate change? Check the sales listing for extreme weather risk before you make an offer
October 7, 2024 - 4:30PM
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com, and Homes.com have added climate risk information from First Street to sales listings. [ Read More... ]
by Jennifer White Karp
 
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Forget what you’ve heard: You don’t have to pay a ‘good faith’ deposit for a rental
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Do I have to pay a broker fee to sublet a NYC apartment?
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