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Who Pays the Co-op Flip Tax in NYC?
You’ve probably heard the term “flip tax” mentioned in conversations that involve buying and selling New York City real estate. Flip taxes cannot be…
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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,…
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How to Evict an Abusive Neighbor Out of Your Co-op
Co-ops present many difficulties for buyers, such as the dreaded board interview and the board rules of what you can and can’t do once…
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Buying a Loft in New York City
New Yorkers searching for something different widens their options by looking at New York City lofts. With wide-open spaces with high ceilings, it’s easy…
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How to Research Building History in NYC
With its five boroughs brought together into one big, beautiful city in 1898, New York City is steeped in incredible stories from its long…
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Brooklyn Outperforming Manhattan Real Estate
Despite being the most populous borough, Brooklyn long lived in the shadow of Manhattan. The latter represented the wealth, power, and cultural center, with…
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Don’t Sweat the NYC Mansion Tax
Mayor Bill de Blasio’s renewed calls for a “mansion tax” recently has garnered a lot of attention. While an additional tax may be off-putting…
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What is a Condop in New York City?
Condops, although less frequent than condos and co-ops, is another housing alternative in New York City. In the 1960s, condops are mixed-use condominiums containing…
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What You’ll Get for Your Money: $1.5 Million in Manhattan vs. Brooklyn
A price of $1.5 million probably doesn’t sound reasonable if you’re not in tune with New York’s real estate market, but considering the city’s…
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