How much money should you really have for a down payment?
With the price of rent continuing to increase, often a monthly mortgage payment can cost less — and that’s for an apartment that is more renovated and is in your…
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Meredith Galante
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Meredith Galante is a freelance writer based in New York City. She has been published in The Star-Ledger, Business Insider, USA Today, amNewYork, Newsday, and more. She has a love for New York City real estate. She's toured Billy Joel's former apartment and the top floor of One57 while it was under construction. She thinks micro-apartments are a terrible idea. Meredith has a BA in Magazine Journalism and Political Science from Syracuse University.
Tipping Your Apartment Building Staff
One of the benefits of living in a co-op or condo is you probably have a 24/7 doorman, a handyman and a super on site. These building employees accept your…
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What to do if your co-op is poorly managed
Living in a co-op can have its perks, such as a 24/7 doorman, state-of-the-art gym, or things even as simple as well-maintained elevators are all managed by your cooperative. However,…
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The Difference Between Shareholder Meetings And Board Meetings
Co-op apartments operate like their own corporation, leaving its residents to govern and rule the business. A co-op, or cooperative, is a shared multi-unit apartment building where each resident has…
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Understanding How Co-Op Shares Work
So you just bought a beautiful apartment in a co-op, and you’re learning that under local law 11 all the balconies need to be replaced. But your unit doesn’t have…
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10 Questions to Ask at Your Annual Shareholders Meeting
Once a year, there’s a special meeting for every co-op building: the annual shareholder’s meeting. A quorum of the shareholders must gather to discuss the ongoings of the building. Residents…
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These Are The Two Rooms That Will Sell Your Apartment
If you’re thinking about selling your apartment and wondering if your home will attract buyers, go to the bathroom to find out. And then look at the bedroom. Your bathroom…
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How Long Does It Actually Take To Sell Your Apartment?
You’ve decided to sell your home. Don’t start packing just yet — as it can take much longer than you might guess to sell your apartment. If it’s time for…
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How To Pass Your Co-Op Board Interview
Buying an apartment is an exciting time. You’ve found a beautiful co-op in your dream neighborhood of New York City. You may be thinking a mortgage broker approving your loan…
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