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The Search
From Boerum Hill to Prospect Lefferts Gardens: After years of renting, we wanted to buy a condo with amenities
By Kelly Kreth |March 3, 2023 - 9:30AM
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Co-ops
Need a mortgage to buy a NYC co-op? Your rate is not the only thing to consider

… Buying real estate in New York City is very different from … in March 2022 We are presenting it again with updated information for February 2023 … Nontraditional banks may not … rate lock … Another reminder from Kurzweil The purchase timeline is not set in stone … This is why contracts are …

By Mimi OConnor |February 17, 2023 - 2:30PM
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Sell
When is the best time of year to buy or sell a NYC apartment?
By Jennifer White Karp |February 14, 2023 - 3:30PM
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Buy Affordable Housing
Homeownership rates fall for Black New Yorkers, pushed out by rising prices
By Jennifer White Karp |February 6, 2023 - 4:30PM
NYC apartment buildings
Negotiating + Financing
What are the differences between jumbo and conforming loans?
By Brick Underground |February 2, 2023 - 12:30PM
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The Search
Sky-high prices and rising mortgage rates shrink NYC starter-apartment sizes
By Emily Myers |September 21, 2022 - 12:30PM
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Negotiating + Financing
What are the pros and cons of the new 40-year mortgage option?
By Alanna Schubach |July 5, 2022 - 9:35AM
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Getting Ready
What the Federal Reserve's move means for NYC buyers and sellers
By Jennifer White Karp |March 21, 2022 - 1:30PM