Emily Myers
Senior Writer/Podcast Producer
Emily Myers is a real estate writer and podcast host. As the former host of the Brick Underground podcast, she earned four silver awards from the National Association of Real Estate Editors. Emily studied journalism at the University of the Arts, London, earned an MA Honors degree in English Literature from the University of Edinburgh and lived for a decade in California. In spite of her itinerant background, she has been living in the same Brooklyn rental since 2016.
Posts by Emily Myers:
What to look for when you're checking out a NYC rental apartment
By Emily Myers
December 20, 2022 - 09:30 AM
You need to thoroughly check out a rental apartment before you sign on the dotted line and hand over your security deposit. Among our suggestions: Do a late-night visit to check for noise and also some research into the building’s bedbug history.
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Can you negotiate the rate and terms of your mortgage when you're buying in NYC?
By Emily Myers
December 19, 2022 - 09:30 AM
Negotiations play a big part in the buying process in NYC so it makes sense to wonder if as a buyer you have any leverage when it comes to the terms and rate of your mortgage. The answer is: Sort of. Mortgage rates are determined by the market but also by the risk you present as a borrower.
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A housing lottery closes soon for 10 waterfront apartments in Astoria, Queens
By Emily Myers
December 15, 2022 - 09:35 AM
10 newly constructed apartments are available through the housing lottery at 9-24 Main Ave. near the waterfront in Astoria, Queens. Eligible applicants must earn from $77,143 to $187,330, depending on the size of the household.
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NYC outpaces other U.S. cities for new rental developments where the focus is live, work, play
By Emily Myers
December 14, 2022 - 12:30 PM
New York City ranks number one in the U.S. when it comes to building new mixed-use developments that offer live/work/play opportunities, according to a new survey from Coworking Cafe.
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Our apartment building is leaking. What are our responsibilities as a board?
By Emily Myers
December 13, 2022 - 12:30 PM
If you have a leak in your NYC co-op or condo building, the board needs to hire an architect to find the cause of the leak, and whether it is due to a leaking facade from a construction defect, faulty pipes, bad drains, or if the roof needs to be replaced.
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Need a mortgage to buy a NYC apartment or house? Read these FAQs first
By Emily Myers
December 9, 2022 - 12:30 PM
There’s lots of jargon when it comes to mortgages and this guide is designed to help you better understand your options. Find out the difference between fixed, adjustable, conforming, and jumbo loans and figure out whether you’d be better getting a loan from a broker or a banker.
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