How much should you renovate your NYC apartment or house before selling?

… much then should you spend Can you get away with cosmetic improvements painting the walls and replacing that tired … The same thinking applies to someone buying in a coop or condo where stringent rules can make renovating a nightmare … and  live elsewhere  Factor that into your equation and ask yourself how much you and your family are willing to …

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 7, 2026 - 10:30AM
How do I find the right asking price to sell my co-op quickly?

… is helping to boost sales According to a new report from StreetEasy so far this year 10153 NYC properties have … to no room to stretch their budgets the report noted The StreetEasy report found properties that entered contract in … for the market to recover Is there a backup option like renting out the unit between now and then Are you looking to …

By Jennifer White Karp |June 24, 2024 - 9:30AM
A co-op building wants only all-cash offers. Is that a red flag?

… sits on land the building doesnt own and if the buildings rent goes up residents fear the coop could dissolve and its …

By Celia Young |June 17, 2024 - 12:00PM
Closing credits seal the deal but can mislead the next buyer

… If youre looking to buy a coop or condo in New York City and come across an … scenario can risk overpayingparticularly in light of a rule change from the Real Estate Board of New York that goes into … amount of the credit explains Jonathan Helfer a partner at law firm  Romer Debbas  who comanages the firms residential …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 29, 2023 - 11:30AM