LIVING5 MIN
Holiday Tipping Guide: How Much to Tip Building Staff in NYC
One of the benefits of living in a co-op or condo is having a 24/7 doorman, a handyman, and a super on site. These…
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NEW YORK PROPERTY INTELLIGENCE
Perspectives by Meredith Galante.
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.…
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.
SELL7 MIN
Best And Worst Times To Sell Real Estate in NYC
Like many industries, real estate has good and bad seasons. While the economy influences a “buyer’s” or “seller’s” market, New York City often has…
SELL7 MIN
Buying and Selling a Home Simultaneously
Buying a home can be pretty exciting as you think about moving day, decorating ideas, and your future. Likewise, selling a home can also…
SELL5 MIN
What to Do When Your Apartment Isn’t Selling
In the fourth quarter of 2018, the average New York City apartment on the market took 152 days to go into contract. For those…
MORTGAGE6 MIN
How Much is the Down Payment for an Apartment in NYC?
With the price of rent increasing, a monthly mortgage payment can often cost less when purchasing a home. New York City real estate is…
CO-OP4 MIN
Living in a Poorly Managed Co-Op in NYC
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…
CO-OP4 MIN
Shareholder Meetings Vs Co-op Board Meetings
Co-op apartments operate like their corporation, leaving their residents to govern and rule the business. A co-op, also known as a cooperative, is a…
CO-OP4 MIN
Understanding How Co-Op Shares Work
Nearly 75 percent of all Manhattan housing inventory are co-ops, meaning most buyers and owners will have to understand and deal with co-op shares.…
CO-OP4 MIN
Questions to Ask at The Annual Co-op Shareholders’ Meeting
Once a year, there’s a special meeting for every co-op building: the annual shareholder’s meeting. Residents get to hear updates about building projects and…
SELL4 MIN
Two Rooms That Will Sell Your Apartment
If you’re considering selling your apartment and wondering if your home will attract buyers, go to the bathroom. And then look at the bedroom.…
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