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The Process of Purchasing New Construction: Steps One and Two

Nov 08, 2022 ,,,,,,,,

Buying new construction in Brooklyn is complex but completely doable. We help people succeed in this task every day. One of the best resources you can have is an agent who can help you learn the ins and outs (and special considerations) of new construction — especially when it comes to financing. In the meantime, […]

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11 Tips to Ace Your Upcoming Board Interview

Nov 08, 2022 ,,,,,,,,,,

  Congratulations! You’ve been invited to a board interview for your dream home. A standard part of the board application process, this is a way for them to to learn more about you —and your family if applicable— to make sure you’d be a good fit in their building. Even though the interview is a […]

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Buying New Construction: Punch List Creation

Sep 29, 2022 ,,,,,,,,

There are many benefits to purchasing a unit in new construction. You are moving into a never before lived-in apartment with all the latest and most fabulous finishes and appliances. However, you still need to scrutinize the condo. You are bound to find issues that you will want to take care of before moving in, […]

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New Development Closing Costs in NYC

Sep 29, 2022 ,,,,,,,,

If you are buying in a new development or a conversion, watch out – the new development closing costs NYC buyers pay can be significantly higher than buying other existing apartments in the city. Most buyers don’t know that there are additional points to be negotiated. It’s like Vegas, if you fail to ask for […]

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Way to Go, Millennials. You’ve Doubled Your Average Net Worth During the Pandemic

Sep 01, 2022 ,,,,,,

Yes, you read that correctly. Millennials have been working hard since the world changed in 2020. The average net worth of millennials more than doubled, jumping to an impressive average of $127,793 in recent years. But that doesn’t mean money has been coming easy. Read on to learn more about this wealth, what to do […]

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Post-Closing Possession: Everything You Need to Know

Sep 01, 2022 ,,,,,,,

So, the seller wants to stay in their home after closing. It happens. Sellers want to take advantage of the market, the season, etc., and list their house before they’re actually able to move out. And with that comes a post-closing possession agreement.  The post-closing possession agreement has gone out of style in recent years […]

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Affording a Home with Rising Mortgage Rates — 3 Great Tips

Sep 01, 2022 ,,,,,

If you’ve been looking for a home in the past few months, you’ve almost certainly felt the impact of rising interest rates. Rates have more than doubled, making your estimated monthly payment significantly more. And it seems like these pesky percentages aren’t done increasing, either. So, how can you afford a mortgage with rapidly rising […]

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The Complete Guide to Buying Investment Property in NYC Guide

Jul 11, 2022 ,,,,,,,,

Buying your first investment property in NYC?  We’ll go over the pros and cons of investing in real estate vs the stock market, the tax benefits of real estate investing, how to calculate returns from rental properties, and challenge some commonly accepted advice such as buying investment property in an LLC.  Should I Invest in […]

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Summer 2022: To Rent or To Buy?

Jul 11, 2022 ,,,,,,,,,,,

As of July 2022, renters are having a rough go of it. Rents have been steadily increasing to meet higher demand & to combat increasing expenses for landlords (read: inflation); some even going so far as to offer gifts & crazy increased rents to secure their apartment. The whole rental process can be daunting, more […]

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“Just Stop Buying Lattes” — The Worst Homeownership Advice for Young People Today

Jul 11, 2022 ,,,,,,,,

For the millennial age group, it seems like buying a home gets more and more difficult every single day. We’ve been through a global pandemic, a housing shortage, and record inflation in just the last few years, let alone the significant events that changed finance forever during our childhoods.  So, why are people still saying […]

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