Home Appraisal Process: Everything You Should Know
If you’re looking to refinance a mortgage or buy a home through a loan, the lender will need what’s called an appraisal on the home. This is an objective assessment…
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The Difference Between Shareholder Meetings And Board Meetings
Co-op apartments operate like their own corporation, leaving its residents to govern and rule the business. A co-op, or cooperative, is a shared multi-unit apartment building where each resident has…
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The Top NYC Neighborhoods to Invest In 2019
Anyone looking to get into the real estate game in NYC will want to do their homework right. It’s a highly competitive market for investors, and this year’s real estate…
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What Do the New NYC Rent Laws Mean for Tenants and Landlords?
Last month saw lawmakers make the most significant overhaul of New York’s rent laws in over a generation. On June 14th, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the Housing Stability and Tenant…
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14 Best Day Trips from NYC
Sometimes, the hustle and bustle of New York City can get to your head. The scenery becomes familiar, and everything blends in with another. While NYC is a great place…
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Understanding How Co-Op Shares Work
So you just bought a beautiful apartment in a co-op, and you’re learning that under local law 11 all the balconies need to be replaced. But your unit doesn’t have…
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Construction Defects and What to Do If You Have Them
There’s a certain allure to being the very first owner of a condo in a brand new building. Imagine waking up each morning to a shiny new space that’s free…
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10 Questions to Ask at Your Annual Shareholders Meeting
Once a year, there’s a special meeting for every co-op building: the annual shareholder’s meeting. A quorum of the shareholders must gather to discuss the ongoings of the building. Residents…
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The Full Guide to Buying a Fixer-Upper in NYC
With housing so expensive in NYC, it’s not surprising that many people are turning to fixer-uppers as an option. Buying a property that requires a little TLC is a great…
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These Are The Two Rooms That Will Sell Your Apartment
If you’re thinking about selling your apartment and wondering if your home will attract buyers, go to the bathroom to find out. And then look at the bedroom. Your bathroom…
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