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:
'Flying off the shelf': Record-setting Manhattan co-op and condo sales shrink inventory
By Emily Myers
April 5, 2022 - 09:30 AM
The first quarter of 2022 saw record setting sales in Manhattan with prices above pre-pandemic levels. The number of apartments going to bidding wars was up for the fourth straight quarter and the highest in four years.
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What to know about credit cards and reward apps for rent payments: Bilt, Piñata, and Stake
By Emily Myers
April 4, 2022 - 12:30 PM
Bilt, Piñata, and Stake Visa are rewards programs that offer perks to renters who make rent payments using dedicated cards, apps, or services.
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Broker charged with stealing deposits, Flatbush tenants protest in Albany, & more
By Emily Myers
March 31, 2022 - 10:30 AM
And, a Brooklyn real estate broker is charged with stealing security deposits and advance rental payments from renters in Brighton Beach.
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What is a mortgage assumption? How does it differ from a mortgage assignment?
By Emily Myers
March 31, 2022 - 09:30 AM
With a mortgage assumption, you take on a seller's mortgage exactly as it was when they originally borrowed from the bank, with the same rate and terms. If this sounds unlikely, it is.
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Faulty elevators create 'high-rise hell,' claims of illegal rent charges, & more
By Emily Myers
March 29, 2022 - 10:30 AM
And, a look at the cost and sustainability of living off the grid.
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5 ways your co-op or condo board can get the best deal on your building's insurance policy
By Emily Myers
March 28, 2022 - 14:30 PM
With insurance premiums running into the tens of thousands of dollars per year, make sure your building is getting its money’s worth. Unfortunately, co-op and condo boards are often given very little time and few options when it comes to renewing insurance coverage for the building. Carve out as much time as possible to review a quote and possibly bring the cost down.
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