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 is PMI and how can I reduce the cost?
By Emily Myers
August 17, 2021 - 13:30 PM
Private mortgage insurance protects your lender if you default on your payments. Once you have a certain amount of equity in your home, you can cancel the payments.
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Crime rates tied to evictions, taxing empty vacation homes, & more
By Emily Myers
August 17, 2021 - 10:30 AM
And, homeless advocates express hope the New York's new governor, Kathy Hochul, will address housing issues.
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Struggling rent relief program, fights over redistricting, & more
By Emily Myers
August 12, 2021 - 10:30 AM
And, a new supportive housing development in Far Rockaway will offer services for families leaving homeless shelters.
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Alleged mold cover-up at NYCHA, wealthy areas have more trees, & more
By Emily Myers
August 10, 2021 - 10:30 AM
And, people who brought both cats and houseplants into their lives during the pandemic are finding out they may not be compatible.
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What is 'clearance to close' and how does it impact a purchase?
By Emily Myers
July 27, 2021 - 09:30 AM
Approval, commitment, and clearance are some of the terms you’ll hear if you’re successful in taking out a mortgage to buy in New York City. Clearance to close is the final step in your journey towards getting the loan.
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UWS condo battle, buying a vacation home, & more
By Emily Myers
July 22, 2021 - 10:30 AM
A group of Lower Manhattan residents want the World Trade Center’s new residential tower to house survivors of the 9/11 attacks and their families at income-adjusted rents.
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