Leigh Kamping-Carder
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Flip or Flop Update: Have these gutsy sellers managed to find buyers? Read More
August 20, 2014 - 09:59 AM
For many New Yorkers, a successful flip—buying an apartment, making cosmetic tweaks and selling within months at a hefty markup (thanks to a galloping market)—is the dream. In our Flip or Flop? series, we've featured sellers who attempted to do just that (sometimes with more than minor renovations), specifically looking at homes on the market for significantly more than their most recent sales prices.
When numbers collide: Why Zillow, StreetEasy and Trulia don't agree on apartment prices
August 18, 2014 - 14:59 PM
If you're like us, you skipped out of your last high school math class and breathed a sigh of relief. Unfortunately, the process of buying or selling an apartment will bring you right back to that classroom, between figuring out a fair price tag for your condo, deciding whether that co-op is overpriced, or simply determining whether you can afford a neighborhood.
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A pipe leaks and damages a neighbor's co-op. Who pays?
August 18, 2014 - 13:59 PM
Q. I live in a co-op, and recently a water pipe inside my wall leaked, probably because of its age. Even though it was repaired promptly, the leak caused some water damage to the apartment below mine. According to the building, the pipe is my responsibility, which I don't dispute. But who's responsible for repairing my neighbor's damage?
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This standing desk is a pretty good fit for New Yorkers
August 14, 2014 - 15:59 PM
PressFit Standing Desk: A Great Option For NYC Apartment Dwellers
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