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How to Spot a Friendly Co-op or Condo Board

How to Spot a Friendly Co-op or Condo Board

Nov 13, 2023 ,,,,,,,,

When you buy a co-op or condo in New York City, it’s easy to focus more on the apartment (its price, size, and location) than the building–let alone the personality and temperament of the co-op or condo board that runs it. But make no mistake: Beyond deciding whether you may become an owner in the […]

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Trying to Buy a Co-Op Home? Win The Hearts of the Board with These Proven Tips

Jun 10, 2022 ,,,,,,,,,,,,

Today’s real estate market doesn’t make it easy to purchase the home of your dreams. And it can be even more difficult in a co-op building, where a professional board will review your application from top to bottom before accepting your offer. Luckily, you can win their hearts with these insider tips ! Tip #1: […]

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Brooklyn Bridge | New Home Buyer in Sunset Park

Jul 27, 2021 ,,,,,

Brooklyn Bridge is our ongoing series featuring our clients’ real stories of what buying in Brooklyn is really like. Buying a home anywhere is a challenge. But buying in Brooklyn is a true journey. Finding that just-right combination of affordability, location, style, and livability can sometimes feel overwhelming. That’s why we wanted to bring you […]

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Ace Your Brooklyn Co-Op Board Application: Reference Letters by Victoria Alexander

Jan 10, 2020 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Being able to afford a co-op apartment in NYC is only a portion of the purchasing process. No matter how well qualified you are financially before and after buying in a NYC co-op, you still need to prove you are worthy! Part of the typical co-op board application process is presenting the necessary documentation to make […]

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Ace Your Co-Op Board Interview by Jane Herro

May 25, 2018 ,,,,,,,,,

If you’ve made it to the co-op board interview, you can be confident that your application is in good shape. At this stage, the board has already looked at your finances and thinks you would be a good match for tenancy – on paper. Now, all you have to do is prove you’d be a great […]

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How to Get Involved in Your Co-op.

Apr 04, 2018 ,,,,,,,,,,,,

Many who were able to buy in Brooklyn opted for the more affordable option, the co-op. Sharing the common expenses, such as building maintenance, property taxes and occasionally utilities, keeps the monthly costs of owning much lower than other alternatives. Living in a co-op can also be a lovely communal experience and, if you are […]

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