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11 Tips to Ace Your Upcoming Board Interview

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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Co-op and Condo Insurance — Tips to Find the Best Coverage + Prices in Brooklyn

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

Finding the best insurance for co-ops and condos in Brooklyn can be tricky. This is mainly due to the fact that our buildings already offer some level of coverage to their residents. So, you want to find the best possible price on your personal insurance, but you also need to make sure you’re protected 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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Why Is It So Hard to Find An Affordable Brooklyn Rental?

Jun 10, 2022 ,,,,,,,

If you’re frustrated and overwhelmed with the state of rent in Brooklyn, you’re not alone. In fact, there are numerous factors that have been working together to cause New York’s entire rental market to go off the wall. Below, we’ll look into six of the most likely causes, as well as a few tips to […]

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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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What to Do if Your Newly Renovated Home Lacks Required Permits

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

Moving into a recently-updated home can be one of the most exciting feelings. You don’t have to worry about that old stove losing function in the next few weeks, or that outdated carpet that you just can’t trust to be clean. But unfortunately, if the proper permits haven’t been pulled for the work that’s been […]

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Did You Know About These Brownstone Hidden Costs?

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

Brownstones are an absolute dream for many Brooklyn residents. The historic details and perfect locations make them well worth the price for their residents, but if the monthly mortgage will eat up most of your take-home pay, you may want to think twice. Because brownstones come with a number of unknown costs — read on […]

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Can You Afford to Buy in Brooklyn? Four Ways to Find Out

Jun 10, 2022 ,,,,,,,

Interest rates have risen quickly over the past year, but what does that mean for homeowners today? Monthly costs will rise a bit, and financial planning is essential in making sure you can actually afford the home you’re pre-approved for. Walk through the steps below to ensure your dream home will feel comfortable in your […]

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Moving With Kids Part Three: Preparing For a New School

Jun 09, 2022 ,,,,,,,

Moving homes is one thing — starting a new school with new teachers, friends, activities, and schedules is another. We’ve gathered some expert advice and formed it into do’s and don’t’s to help your child have the easiest possible transition into their new learning environment. Do help them break the ice. Get a class list […]

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