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 … Lipman who works with many condo and coop owners in Manhattan agreed that overthetop modifications could make an … spacious and deceptively so Assume a budget of at least $15000 in NYC for this she said adding that a realtor can

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 7, 2026 - 10:30AM
Private listings: What NYC sellers and buyers need to know about the off-market controversy

… Major real estate firms are leaning into this option with new platforms designed to work with a broader number of … competing claims about private listings Read on for what New York City sellers and buyers need to know about the new private listings debate including questions they should …

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

… Borrowing is getting cheaper improving buying power for New Yorkers who need financing and who have been waiting on … high its hard to see how buyers can take advantage of their newfound buying power but brokers that Brick spoke with had … on unearthing wallflower listings and fixeruppers also the new pricing pressure that sellers will face Read on for …

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 or a pricing … in light of a rule change from the Real Estate Board of New York that goes into effect in the new year Brokers argue the new negotiability for broker fees …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 29, 2023 - 11:30AM
From Hell's Kitchen to Park Slope: We wanted a family-friendly area to put down roots and raise our son

… Astaire Dance Studio as ballroom instructors We moved to New York City in 2012 Both of us always wanted to live in … feel I loved that some people hated it but us true HKers knew how great the area is It has tons of restaurants is … or meeting with friends We were there on opening day and knew the whole staff Noodies was a staple for Sunday evenings …

By Kelly Kreth |December 22, 2023 - 9:30AM
What you can get for $1 million in Hell's Kitchen, an eclectic area that's 'close to everything'

… in Hells Kitchen but assumed you are priced out In this new series Brick looks at listings in New York Citys most indemand neighborhoods for under $1 … or one bedroom is a way to net the nabe of your dreams New to  buying NYC real estate  Be sure to wrap your head …

By Nancy A. Ruhling |December 20, 2023 - 9:45AM
What you can buy for $1 million in Lenox Hill

… live in Lenox Hill but assumed you were priced out In this new series Brick looks at listings in New York Citys most indemand neighborhoods for under $1 … or one bedroom is a way to net the nabe of your dreams New to  buying NYC real estate  Be sure to wrap your head …

By Nancy A. Ruhling |November 22, 2023 - 9:30AM