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:
Should you rent or buy in NYC right now?
By Emily Myers
August 6, 2020 - 15:30 PM
Whether you rent or buy will be a personal decision based on your specific circumstances. Here are the considerations to make as you decide what’s best for you.
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Socialists in Albany, best cities for renters, & more
By Emily Myers
July 30, 2020 - 10:30 AM
New York is among three states suing the Trump administration over a new rule that they argue could lead to predatory lending schemes.
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Buying in a building where you already own? You can't skimp on the board package
By Emily Myers
July 30, 2020 - 09:30 AM
Even though you are buying in your own building, you’ll likely have to go through all the steps of the board application process, not least because of the uncertainty resulting from the coronavirus.
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What’s the best NYC real estate deal right now?
By Emily Myers
July 28, 2020 - 12:30 PM
With market depressed, the best buying window you'll have may be for the next six months. So what's the best real estate buy you can make right now? We asked brokers to weigh in.
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NYC's official seal re-examined, Housing Court trials set to resume, & more
By Emily Myers
July 28, 2020 - 10:30 AM
There's a long list of NYC restaurants that have permanently closed due to the coronavirus.
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Ask these questions before accepting an offer to buy your apartment
By Emily Myers
July 23, 2020 - 13:30 PM
If you are selling your apartment right now, you may be wondering—with so much uncertainty—how to evaluate an offer. Establishing whether a buyer will be approved for a loan and that they will pass a co-op board are important considerations.
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