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Writing an Offer to Buy a Townhouse in New York City
In NYC, most prospective home buyers tend to focus on co-ops and condo apartments. But another housing type tends to attract buyers looking for…
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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
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Published perspectives.
A deliberately edited collection of market notes, transaction guidance, neighborhood context and ELIKA perspectives—not a daily content feed.
BUY4 MIN
Closing on a Home Remotely: Everything You Need to Know
For the longest time, the standard practice for closings in the real estate industry has been for all parties to physically meet in person,…
RENOVATE5 MIN
Should I Sell My Home ‘As Is’ or Fix It Up?
Many people want to sell their homes but are put off by the thought of all the home repairs and upgrades they might have…
MORTGAGE4 MIN
Mortgage Points Vs. Lender Credits: What are They?
When you’re looking to secure a mortgage or refinance an existing home loan, two phrases you’re likely to come across are mortgage points and…
MORTGAGE6 MIN
What Happens After My Mortgage is Paid Off?
For many homeowners, that magical day when you finally make your last mortgage payment is something everyone dreams of. It’s a true milestone that…
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The Pros, Cons, and Process of Buying a Home All-Cash
Few other real estate markets are as expensive, competitive, or complex as New York City. For these reasons, many buyers with the funds to…
MORTGAGE5 MIN
My Mortgage was Declined, What Can I Do Next?
The home buying process can have a lot of ups and downs. One minute you’re ecstatic about getting an accepted offer; the next, you…
MORTGAGE5 MIN
Worried About Rising Mortgage Rates?
The Federal Reserve recently began raising interest rates to clamp down on inflation. The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is now above 5%, the highest…
MORTGAGE5 MIN
UltraFICO – A New Credit Score Method
If you’re currently in the market for a new home, odds are you know what a credit score is. This vital number plays a…
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How Trustworthy is an Online Property Valuation Tool?
There are countless real estate listing websites that offer online property valuations. Homebuyers will often use these tools to estimate what a particular property…
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