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For Buyers

What Is A Condo Questionnaire?
A condo questionnaire is a document used by mortgage lenders to assess condominium buildings a prospective borrower is trying to buy a condo in.

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

Sponsor Units – What Do NYC Apartment Buyers Need To Know About Them?
Sponsor units are builder or developer-owned apartments in condos and co-ops that can be sold by bypassing board approval requirements.
For Sellers

Liens On Properties: What Do Buyers And Sellers Need To Know About It?
A property in NYC can have several different types of liens, and until these liens are paid off or settled, it will be very difficult for the property owner to sell that property.

What NYC Property Sellers Need To Know About Virtual Tours
Virtual tours are a great way to create a reusable digital tour of your property that potential buyers can take advantage of from the comfort of their homes.

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

What Are Doorman Buildings?
Doorman buildings in NYC are buildings that are manned 24/7 by a doorman who controls entry to the building and provides additional services like signing for deliveries.

How To Sell Your Co-op Apartment In NYC
How Is Selling A Co-op Different From Selling A Condo? A technical difference between a condo and a co-op is

7 Steps To Finding The Perfect Apartment To Rent With Your Family
Step-1: Evaluate Your Rent Affordability Your expenses naturally rise as your family grows, and making certain lifestyle changes, like replacing
New Development

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.

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

What Is A Mortgage Recording Tax?
Property buyers in NYC need to pay a Mortgage Recording Tax when taking out a mortgage to buy a property or refinance an existing property.