SELL5 MIN
Home Staging Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your NYC Apartment
First impressions are everything, and if you want to get your home sold, you must get it staged correctly. When done right, staging can…
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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.
LIVING6 MIN
What are the Five Boroughs of New York City?
Newcomers to New York are usually a bit confused about the five boroughs. Are they neighborhoods? Are they cities, or are they all NYC?…
BUY6 MIN
Why Do Homebuyers and Sellers Rarely Meet in Person?
In most real estate transactions, it is rare for buyers and sellers to meet in person before closing day. The simple reason is that…
LANDLORD6 MIN
12 Tips for First Time Landlords in NYC
Embarking on the journey of becoming a landlord has long been seen as a lucrative avenue for passive income in the bustling metropolis of…
BUY7 MIN
The Best Floor to Live On in an Apartment Building in NYC
There are a lot of decisions that go into any apartment search. One-bedroom or studio? Condo or co-op? Prewar or postwar? But one conclusion…
MORTGAGE5 MIN
What is Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)?
While a 20% down payment on a New York City home purchase is recommended, it is not always required. You can secure a loan…
BUY6 MIN
How to Size Up a Co-op or Condo from One Visit
In NYC’s fast-paced market, it pays to know at a glance which listings are worth an offer and which aren’t. Move too slow, and…
INVEST8 MIN
How to Buy a Multifamily Property in New York City
If you’re in the NYC market and thinking about getting into real estate investing, one strategy worth considering is multi-family investing. This refers to…
BUY6 MIN
How to Buy a Foreclosed Home in NYC in 5 Easy Steps
Buying a foreclosed home can be a bit of a double-edged sword. You stand to get a great deal, possibly a bargain on the…
LIVING5 MIN
How Some of NYC’s Most Famous Streets Got Their Names
One of the best things about living in NYC is the sheer amount of history it lives and breathes every day. Almost every building…
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