Buying and Selling Your Apartment at the Same Time
When you decide to sell your apartment, you now need to think about where you’re going to live next. For sellers, it can feel overwhelming to take on selling 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.
What should I do if I can’t sell my apartment?
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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Guide to Holiday Tipping Building Staff in New York City
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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Shareholder Meetings And Board Meetings
Co-op apartments operate like their corporation, leaving its residents to govern and rule the business. A co-op, also known as cooperative, is a shared multi-unit apartment building where each resident…
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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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Questions to Ask at Your Annual Co-op 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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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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