TAXES7 MIN
What Is the Capital Gains Tax?
The run-up in New York City real estate valuations has many owners contemplating capital gains tax exposure over the last two decades. When you…
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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…
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AUTHOR ARCHIVE
Published perspectives.
A deliberately edited collection of market notes, transaction guidance, neighborhood context and ELIKA perspectives—not a daily content feed.
CO-OP3 MIN
How to Deal with Co-op Board Rejection
When buying a co-op, many people are concerned with paying a fair price and then turn their anxiety towards passing the board’s rigorous financial…
BUY7 MIN
Questions to Ask a Building Management Company Before Buying
If you have decided co-op or condo living is for you, New York City, with its plethora, is an excellent choice. However, it would…
MORTGAGE3 MIN
Who Pays Mortgage Recording Tax in NYC?
New York residents should know a mortgage recording tax for new and refinanced loans. The state and city charge the recording tax, but the…
BUY3 MIN
How to Find the Best Real Estate Attorney in NYC
Choosing a real estate attorney is an important decision you need to make when buying New York City real estate. Besides a buyer’s agent…
MORTGAGE6 MIN
What is a Mortgage Financing Contingency?
A mortgage contingency clause protects the buyer from not losing a down payment. Many sellers frown upon contingencies since they complicate the deal and…
BUY3 MIN
Blockchain Technology and Property Title Searches
Many people have not heard the term blockchain technology. However, the majority of the nation’s population has heard about bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies. Blockchain…
CO-OP3 MIN
Co-op Debt-to-Income – DTI Ratio Requirements
A co-op board reigns supreme in the home buying process. A long process includes finding an apartment, compiling an offer, the subsequent back-and-forth negotiating,…
BUY3 MIN
NYC and L.A. Remain Attractive to Chinese Investors
Juwai.com, a website that provides global property information in Chinese. It recently put out data that showed the United States remains an attractive investment…
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