BUY5 MIN
The Pros and Cons of NYC Home Hunting in Spring
With its warm weather and the impending end of the school year, spring is a season that brings a lot of NYC buyers and…
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NEW YORK PROPERTY INTELLIGENCE
Perspectives by John English.
John English is a freelance writer that specializes in real estate.
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.
SELL5 MIN
When and How Do NYC Sellers Get Paid After a Home Closing?
Nothing can be more exciting for buyers and sellers than a closing day. Not only does it signal that everyone has reached the finish…
MORTGAGE5 MIN
Can You Still Get a Mortgage While Switching Jobs?
For many people, there are two key goals in life, getting your dream job and your dream home. But when the attainment of these…
BUY4 MIN
Are You Ready to Buy a Home or Just Window Shopping?
Homeownership can often feel like a far-off fantasy until suddenly it isn’t anymore. Maybe you finally got that promotion at work, perhaps you’ve come…
BUY7 MIN
Questions to Ask When Buying a New Development in NYC
Like a newly printed dollar bill, new development condos can have an enticing appeal in NYC. After all, these sparkly new homes tend to…
BUY5 MIN
Can You Make the Seller Pay for Defects Found During the Walkthrough?
As you move within reach of closing day for your home purchase, there remains one final step to complete, the pre-closing walkthrough. While something…
BUY5 MIN
Buying a Home with Seller Financing: Is It a Good Idea?
Many people wish to become homeowners, but not everyone can meet the strict lending requirements for a mortgage. To get around this, one option…
BUY4 MIN
How Does the Right of First Refusal Work in NYC Condos
In New York City, it’s a well-known fact that co-ops boards can be incredibly thorough and invasive when scrutinizing a potential buyer. If the…
BUY5 MIN
8 Real Estate Documents You Should Keep Safe
The average real estate deal can generate hundreds of documents, some of crucial importance that should be filled away carefully and others that matter…
MORTGAGE4 MIN
Co-Signing a Mortgage: Is It a Good Idea?
When a homebuyer needs a mortgage but has poor credit, one option is to find a close friend or family member with good credit…
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