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

… buyers who have emerged from the last few years with different wants needs and expectations said  Asher Lipman founder … you should do before selling  Pro Tip Pro Tip Maximize your rental income with Blueground and let them manage the entire … 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
Private listings: What NYC sellers and buyers need to know about the off-market controversy

…   Update On May 1st StreetEasy added stronger language about private listings to its listings standards and said it … which are then fed to listings sites like Zillow Redfin Homescom etc While buyers in an exclusive network can make … or Compass Coming Soon across the country  Compass research found that listings that were premarketed as Compass …

By Jennifer White Karp |April 28, 2025 - 3:15PM
3 ways NYC buyers can take advantage of falling mortgage rates

… sidelines to get into the sales market The average 30year fixed mortgage rate dropped to nearly 65 percent earlier this month after … costs or provide a closing credit which can be found in coop buildings that dont want to see lower average prices …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 16, 2024 - 3:00PM
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 asking price … make sense you may be seeing the ripple effect of a closing credit a hushhush discount that sellers give to buyers at …

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