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For Buyers

The Process Of Buying A Townhouse Or Single-Family In NYC
A townhouse or single-family offers more privacy and control, but it comes with its own sets of challenges and problems that you should be aware of.

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

How To Financially Plan The Purchase Of Your First Apartment In NYC
When you are buying your first apartment in NYC, you may wonder “how difficult it can be to switch from
For Sellers

Air Rights – What Are They?
Air Rights or development rights refer to the building/selling rights a lot owner in NYC has for the maximum buildable area they haven’t utilized yet.

What Is An Exclusive Listing?
An exclusive listing in NYC is when only one broker has the exclusive rights to list and market a property. This gives them the surety of earning the commission.

What Is A Capital Gains Tax?
When selling a property (an asset) for a profit, you will have to pay capital gains tax, the amount of which is determined by several factors.
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.

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

What Do Renters In NYC Need To Know About Security Deposit?
As a renter in NYC, you need to understand how much security deposit your landlord is allowed to ask for and what your rights are when it comes to getting it back.
New Development

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.

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

What Is A Certificate of Occupancy (C of O)?
In NYC, a Certificate of Occupancy is issued by the Department of Buildings and determines the use and occupancy status of a building. Read on to find out more.