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 building employees accept your many Amazon…
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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.
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 be exciting as you look forward…
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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 antsy to sell, that can feel…
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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 all managed by your cooperative. However,…
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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 shared multi-unit apartment building where each…
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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. So you just bought a beautiful…
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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 financials and ask the board of…
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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. Your bathroom and bedroom are the…
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