BUY3 MIN
Why Fall Is the Best Time to Buy a Home in New York
Traditionally, spring is considered the peak season in the New York real estate market. Families with school-aged children find it less disruptive to move…
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NEW YORK PROPERTY INTELLIGENCE
Perspectives by Cara Benson.
Selected ELIKA Journal perspectives by this author.
01 BUYER STRATEGY 02 OWNERSHIP & BUILDINGS 03 MARKET & CAPITAL 04 SELLING & LEASING
AUTHOR ARCHIVE
Published perspectives.
A deliberately edited collection of market notes, transaction guidance, neighborhood context and ELIKA perspectives—not a daily content feed.
BUY3 MIN
Buying the Wrong Luxury Condo in NYC
If you’re planning to buy a luxury condo in New York, your expectations should naturally be higher. After all, you will pay great money…
MOVING9 MIN
Best Things to Know Before Moving to NYC
Are you planning to move to New York? Preparing for relocation is an exciting transition. In New York, you’ll have the world at your…
SELL4 MIN
How to Deal With a Low Ball Offer On Your Home
No matter the seller, dealing with a low ball offer stirs up feelings of frustration. The most common mistake sellers make when they get…
MORTGAGE6 MIN
When You Can’t Pay Your Monthly Mortgage Payment
Financial hardship happens. In January 2019, 435,421 homes were in some stage of foreclosure in the United States. Here’s what to do to avoid…
MORTGAGE4 MIN
Mortgage Rates: What Goes Up Doesn’t Always Come Down
Mortgage interest rates are rising even though they’re going down now. A few short months ago, Wall Street forecasters almost unanimously stated that mortgage…
INVEST4 MIN
Dealing with a Difficult or Delinquent Tenant
Buying and renting out a property is a great way to invest and make money. But being a landlord comes with difficulties. Difficult or…
LIVING6 MIN
Special Assessments for Building Maintenance in NYC
When you reach into your pocket or purse and find a couple of $20 bills you forgot you had? Those are the type of…
LIVING3 MIN
Smart Home Devices that are Actually Worth it
Innovative home technology is quickly taking over homes everywhere, and once you see what it can do, it’s easy to see why. According to…
SELL6 MIN
Why Is My Apartment Not Selling?
Your apartment in New York City reflects your lifestyle and your taste. So when your apartment isn’t selling, it’s easy to take it personally.…
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