CO-OP5 MIN
What is HO-6 Insurance Coverage?
Insurance coverage can often be confusing, especially when it comes to condos and co-ops. While your HOA fees will cover the building’s master insurance…
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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.
BUY5 MIN
What Does “Off-Market” Mean in Real Estate?
In your search to buy a home, you may encounter the phrase “off-market” concerning a real estate listing. Depending on the context, this could…
INVEST5 MIN
Time to Buy an Investment Property in NYC?
With the upheaval caused by the Covid pandemic, economic downturn, supply disruptions, and inflation, you may wonder whether now is a good time to…
BUY5 MIN
New Rules for Buying an NYC Home in 2022
New York City real estate is ever-changing. Each year (or even quarter) can bring new changes in the market, requiring a different approach than…
BUY4 MIN
What is Appreciation and Depreciation in Real Estate?
Becoming a homeowner comes with many perks, such as stability, tax benefits, and the ability to personalize your home however you want. But another…
BUY5 MIN
How to Successfully Buy a NYC Home Sight Unseen
Not so long ago, buying a home sight unseen would have been unthinkable. The dangers of being defrauded or misled about the home’s condition…
BUY5 MIN
Buying a Condo or Co-op in a Boutique Building in NYC
When buying an apartment in NYC, we often believe that bigger is better. But that may not always be the case for building size.…
BUY5 MIN
Do Real Estate Agents Lie About Offers?
Anyone looking to buy a home in NYC should have a buyer’s agent, or they will be dealing with the seller’s listing agent. Since…
BUY5 MIN
Home Inspections for Sellers: Are any Fixes Mandatory?
For home sellers, the home inspection period will be one you’ll endure with bated breath. Almost a guarantee some issues will crop up for…
BUY6 MIN
5 Things No One Tells You About the Home Buying Journey
The homebuying journey can have many unexpected moments. Finding the right property might take longer than expected, home inspection issues might crop up, and…
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