BUY6 MIN
Finding a Building to Call Home in New York City
The city’s skyline is littered with skyscrapers making it natural to associate it with tall buildings. The reality is quite different, however. There are…
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NEW YORK PROPERTY INTELLIGENCE
Perspectives by Larry Rothman.
Larry Rothman has over two decades' of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked for institutional brokerages and research firms as an Analyst. In this capacity, he has analyzed the economy and a variety…
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.
LIVING5 MIN
Good Things Come in Small Apartments and Buildings
There’s an adage that good things come in small packages. This applies to real estate, although this counters many people’s beliefs. Many people want…
TAXES4 MIN
Estate Taxes in NYC: What You Need to Know
The subject of taxes intimidates many people, but the basic concept of estate taxes for real estate is relatively straightforward. Whether buying a home…
BUY4 MIN
Home-Buyer Etiquette Rules to Follow
Everyone wants to find the best deal, particularly when purchasing a home. After all, although the market has been softening, the median sales price…
BUY6 MIN
Conflicts of Seller Misrepresentation in NYC Real Estate
With the real estate laws in New York being caveat emptor or ‘buyer beware,’ it helps buyers exercise caution in a large real estate…
BUY4 MIN
Making an Offer in the Current NYC Real Estate Market
Various reports showed New York City’s real estate market continued to slow in the third quarter. According to the Elliman Report, co-op and condo…
CO-OP4 MIN
When a Co-op Board Ask for Guarantor
A co-op board does not have to reject your application outright. If you have any concerns about your financials (e.g., short job history, insufficient…
BUY4 MIN
How to Evaluate a Building in New York City
As a home buyer, getting caught up in the moment is easy. Particularly true for first-time homebuyers. Everything may seem perfect, and you may…
MORTGAGE12 MIN
What Credit Score Do You Need to Buy a Home?
When approving a home buyer, lenders and condo and co-op boards look for higher credit scores. The government-sponsored enterprises, The Federal National Mortgage Association…
INVEST4 MIN
How Real Estate Investors Can Prepare for Recession
With the current economic expansion surpassing ten years and some potential headwinds on the horizon (e.g., tariff battles), some economists and others call for…
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