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For Buyers

What You Need To Know About NYC Real Estate Contract Contingencies
As a buyer, you need to know all about the contingencies you can add to your real estate contract to give you an easy way out, as well as when you might need to waive them.

What Is A CAP Rate
Cap rate is the ratio of an income-producing property’s Net Operating Income and market value, which gives a simplistic idea of the property’s return potential.

Apartment or Single-Family Home: Which Is The Better Choice For A Real Estate Investor?
When you are looking into NYC real estate as an investment avenue, one of the most important decisions you will
For Sellers

What Is ACRIS?
ACRIS allows buyers, property owners, brokers, and attorneys to look at and gain insights from property documents like deeds and mortgage records.

What Is An Estate Sale?
Estate sale refers to the real estate that is being sold by the heirs or a trust (or the state) after the passing of the owner of the property.

What Is An Appraisal?
Property appraisal is the process of evaluating a property to determine its fair price in the current market. It’s performed by third-party professionals called appraisers.
For Renters

How Much Rent Can You Actually Afford
For most people, rent is either at the top or near the top of the list of most necessary expenses.

Is It Legal To Get A Roommate In NYC?
While it’s legal to get a roommate in NYC, there are certain stipulations attached to this right. The state and city

The Basics Of Real Estate Investing
Humanity has known the importance of land and real estate since the agricultural revolution, and it has been an investment vehicle for
New Development

Joining A Co-op Board In NYC: What Can You Expect?
Co-op Board in NYC Co-op boards in NYC have two legal obligations: Following the co-op’s internal rules/bylaws. Changes in these

Downsizing in NYC – Strategies and Best Practices
Whether you rent or own your home in NYC, there comes a time when you have to upsize or downsize

What Is A Luxury Apartment in NYC?
A luxury apartment is not an official term. There are no specific criteria related to amenities and building features that