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For Buyers

Financing Your NYC Real Estate Investment Through Mortgage
It’s possible to get a bank/financial institution to finance (part of) your real estate investment, but the process is different

What Do NYC Homebuyers Need To Know About A REBNY Statement?
REBNY stands for Real Estate Board of New York. It’s a trade association that has been around for over a

What Are Inspections?
An inspection is an assessment of the property’s condition done by a licensed professional in which they aim to identify any problems with the property.
For Sellers

Co-Op Financial Requirements in NYC
Co-op financial requirements in NYC are stricter than the requirements for buying a condo and you might need to save much more than the usual 20% for down payment, to meet the financial requirement for a co-op board.

What Is A Gut Renovation?
Compared to partial or cosmetic renovations, a gut renovation project can be costly, challenging, and time-consuming, but it allows you to recreate your home interior almost from scratch.

Selling Your NYC Apartment As-Is? What Do You Need To Know
Selling your apartment as-is means different things to different people. The most widely accepted definition is selling your apartment without
For Renters

6 Things You Need To Know Before You Find Your First Tenant
Subletting Rules of Your Building If you own a single-family home or a multi-family property, you will have the final

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.

Your Guide To Rent-Stabilized Apartments In NYC
What Are Rent-Stabilized Apartments In NYC? Rent-stabilized apartments are a form of rent-regulated apartments that have existed since 1969. In
New Development

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

What is New Development?
New development is usually a newly constructed or heavily renovated structure that is for sale directly by the developer responsible for the construction/renovation.

Everything You Need To Know About NYC Brownstones
What Is Brownstone? Brownstone is a type of sandstone commonly used in construction. It’s not actually used in the structural