A HOW-TO GUIDE How To Buy An Apartment In New York CitySHARE: How To Buy An Apartment In New York City Co-op, Condo, or Brownstone? Getting a Mortgage Working with Real Estate Agents and Attorneys Selecting the Right Co-op or Condo Building Choosing the Right Apartment or Brownstone to Buy Buying a New Construction Condo Making an Offer and Going into Contract Getting Approved by a Co-op or Condo Board The Closing How to Renovate in New York City How to Rent an Apartment in New York City How to Sell Your NYC Co-op, Condo or Townhouse Co-op, Condo,or Brownstone? · An overview » · Ownership structure of co-ops versus condos » · The power of the board » · Cost comparison: Co-ops vs condos vs brownstones » · Minimum downpayment and asset requirements in co-ops vs condos » · Maintenance charges vs. common charges » · Getting approved by a co-op or condo board » · Sublet restrictions in a co-op vs condo » · Will you be happier in a co-op--or a condo? » · The pros and cons of buying a townhouse, rowhouse or brownstone » Getting a Mortgage · How to get preapproved for a mortgage » · What a mortgage commitment is--and isn’t » Working with Real Estate Agents and Attorneys · Do you really need a real estate agent to buy a home in NYC? » · How to pick the best real estate agent » · How to find a good real estate lawyer » Selecting the Right Co-op or Condo Building · Questions to ask about the building before you buy a co-op or condo » · A brief guide to NYC apartment buildings--white glove, prewar, postwar and more » Choosing the Right Apartment or Brownstone to Buy · Tips for navigating open houses and in-person tours » · Common co-op & condo building troublespots » · Weighing rent-to-own programs » · Why buying a co-op directly from the sponsor may be worth every extra penny » · Lot-line windows and “two bedrooms” that are not » · Some advice for investors » · Tips for buying a townhouse, brownstone or rowhouse » Buying a New Construction Condo · How to find a good developer » · Tips for buying a ‘preconstruction’ condo » · How to negotiate with a developer » · Getting a mortgage to buy a brand new condo » · Understanding property tax abatements » Making an Offer and Going into Contract · How to make a successful offer to buy an apartment or townhouse » · How to win a bidding war » · Going from accepted offer to contract » Getting Approved by a Co-op or Condo Board · The board application » · The board interview » The Closing · What to expect at the final walk through » · What to expect on closing day »
