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Should You Pay Off Student Loans to Buy a Home?
So you’re out of college and now embarking on the next phase of life. Like most young Americans, you’ve probably got more than a…
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NEW YORK PROPERTY INTELLIGENCE
Rent, considered.
Renting in New York City
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Rent perspectives.
A deliberately edited collection of market notes, transaction guidance, neighborhood context and ELIKA perspectives—not a daily content feed.
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Should You Rent vs. Buy in New York City?
Buying vs. renting a New York City apartment is intensely personal. Although part of the American Dream includes homeownership, it is not the right…
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How to Avoid Real Estate Scams
Whether it’s lighting tricks used by photographers or promises made by unscrupulous real estate agents, landlords or sellers, the Internet is full of Real…
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Empty Nesters Guide to New York City
It’s not just young people who are making a move to the big city. Increasing numbers of empty nesters are also looking to switch…
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Rent Hikes in for NYC Apartments Slowing
New Yorkers have come to see rent hikes as reliable as death and taxes, but with a glut of NYC apartments for rent and…
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7 Awesome Amenities to Look for in a Rental Building
The 2010s have seen the age of amenities come into full swing. Apartment rental buildings are now in a constant race to keep up…
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Breaking Your Lease in New York City
By and large, big landlords and real estate holding companies that own a lot of property have the resources to find new tenants quickly.…
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Grounds for Eviction for Rent Controlled and Stabilized Units
Many online articles list the best states in the US for landlords. While states like Texas and Arizona almost always make these Top 10…
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How to Apply for the NYC Affordable Housing Lottery
The Affordable Housing Connect Lottery, also known as 80/20, helps rent an apartment in NYC a little more affordable. Developers get a tax break…
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Now Might Be The Best Time To Buy A Home
New York City is a town of renters. Most of its denizens will never own a piece of real estate because in many instances,…
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