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What It Means To Buy A Home Sold ‘As-Is’?
While navigating the home buying process, there are numerous expressions and nuances that you’ll encounter. One of these you’re sure to come across is…
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NEW YORK PROPERTY INTELLIGENCE
Condo, considered.
Selected ELIKA perspectives organized around this New York real estate subject.
01 BUYER STRATEGY 02 OWNERSHIP & BUILDINGS 03 MARKET & CAPITAL 04 SELLING & LEASING
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Condo perspectives.
A deliberately edited collection of market notes, transaction guidance, neighborhood context and ELIKA perspectives—not a daily content feed.
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What Is a Duplex Apartment in NYC?
The term is quite common in real estate terminology, but it needs to be pointed out that “duplex” means something different in New York.…
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Tips to Avoid Home Buyer’s Remorse
As someone who searched for more than one year before I purchased my Upper West Side apartment, I can relate to the overwhelming and…
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Homeowner’s Insurance for Apartments in NYC
You probably spent a lot of time looking and saving for that New York City apartment. But before you can start choosing paint schemes…
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Buying an Apartment in a Doorman Building
I live in a building with a full-time doorman, and admittedly, to some extent, I’m spoiled. Not that I wouldn’t consider living in a…
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Central Park Condos and Co-ops Cost More
New York City is a pricey market, with a median condo sales price of $916,000 but $1.6 million in Manhattan. The borough’s median co-op…
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The Real Costs of Owning a Condo or Co-op
Emotionally, you feel ready for homeownership. Financially, your credit score and savings suggest you can manage it. However, there’s more to consider than just…
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This STAR Tax Relief Exemption in New York City
The New York State School Tax Relief Exemption, or STAR, is a property tax break. The program, initiated in 1997, provides real estate property…
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How Measure Square Feet in New York City?
Calculating square feet should be a straightforward calculation. However, the number is given in New York City’s co-ops, and condos do not always reflect…
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Punch List for New Construction Walk-Throughs in NYC
There are many benefits to purchasing a new construction condominium. You are moving into a never-live-in apartment with the latest and most fabulous finishes…
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