Surprising closing costs, a ban on smoking in public housing, and more

Unexpected closing costs that might catch you by surprise if you haven't budgeted for them (WSJ)

Smoking will soon be illegal in public housing all over the country (NYT)

Browse the oldest homes for sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn (Curbed NY)

A tenant in one of Jared Kushner's buildings says his poor management ruined her Thanksgiving (DNAinfo)

The New York Times launched a new column tracking hate crimes post-Trump (NYT)

6 ways to bridge the gap if you're having trouble coming up with a down payment (Apartment Therapy)

Brooklyn landlords who abused tenants are getting off with just probation (NYT)

An East Village home once owned by Alexander Hamilton's son is slated for an expansion (DNAinfo)

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