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Yes, BrickUnderground's agent referral service is free

by Teri Karush Rogers | 11/14/11 - 11:57 AM

In the two weeks since BrickUnderground relaunched its agent-client matching service, we've...
The Haggle: In the bidding for a SoHo studio, he who brings an architect loses

by Lucy Cohen Blatter | 11/11/11 - 7:05 AM

Negotiation is the name of the game in New York City real estate, but sometimes it’s difficult to know how to make the correct moves. In a new BrickUnderground series, The...
Cool Stuff: Buyfolio.com's new map tool lets buyers customize search boundaries

by V. L. Hendrickson | 11/07/11 - 2:01 PM

When we last checked in with Buyfolio.com, the collaboration tool for buyers had just launched a ...

StreetNoise: Loud a/c costs co-op owner $167k; moving to 'burbs leads to divorce, and more

by V. L. Hendrickson | 11/07/11 - 9:42 AM
- With buyers are more selective than ever, ...
Living next to a...stadium: We thought we were being shot at

by Steve as told to Kelly Kreth | 11/02/11 - 7:19 AM

My wife and I live in Staten Island, by the minor league baseball stadium called the Richmond County Ballpark. About two years ago the stadium management decided, "Let's have...
BrickUnderground Agent Referral Service: Not just for renters anymore

by Teri Karush Rogers | 11/01/11 - 7:15 AM

BrickUnderground is extremely pleased to announce the relaunch and expansion of our Agent Referral Service...

BrickUnderground releases 3 new guides: How to Buy, Rent and Sell in NYC

by Teri Karush Rogers | 11/01/11 - 7:12 AM

Not that we're counting, but since BrickUnderground launched in 2009, we've published nearly 2,000 posts, including hundreds of tips and insights on buying, selling, and...
14 ways to get turned down before your co-op board interview

by Teri Karush Rogers | 10/31/11 - 2:01 PM

As BrickUnderground prepares to relaunch our agent-client matching service tomorrow...
Your dream apartment? Not if the building is a nightmare

by Teri Karush Rogers | 10/28/11 - 10:37 AM

It may not be as sexy to contemplate as nine-foot ceilings and million-dollar views, but the building that houses the apartment you want to buy can make or break your...

Beyond Hellsea: Hottest affordable neighborhoods for the young and gay

by Teri Karush Rogers | 10/28/11 - 7:51 AM

Over on StreetEasy.com, a commenter wants to know where "...
Concession Update: What developers are giving and how to get it

by V. L. Hendrickson | 10/18/11 - 7:19 AM

Getting a good deal on a new condo in NYC almost always means negotiating for concessions rather than haggling over the price.
That's because...
StreetNoise: Budget-friendly staging, the shelf-life of an offer, and more

by V. L. Hendrickson | 10/17/11 - 10:05 AM
- An open house where ...
Why your broker wears a $5,000 Panerai

by J.Z., Manhattan Real Estate Broker, as told to Teri Rogers | 10/14/11 - 8:11 AM

To be awesome at selling real estate, you have to be awesome at establishing a connection with people, and fashion is a really important way to do that, even for a...
StreetNoise: Open houses get Botox'd, rental concessions on life support, and more

by Teri Karush Rogers | 10/13/11 - 11:24 AM
- More renters stayed...
StreetNoise: Green finally pays off in appraisals; buyers don't care for bulldozers, and more

by Teri Karush Rogers | 10/10/11 - 10:21 AM
- A surefire way to scare off buyers...
17 questions to ask before buying a NYC apartment

by Teri Karush Rogers | 10/07/11 - 7:11 AM

From our very own How to Buy a NYC Apartment guide, ...
Rent Coach: First rent, then buy; tough talk on rent reductions

by Mike Akerly | 10/06/11 - 7:37 AM

Q. My husband and I are moving to Manhattan and want to buy an apartment. We were thinking about renting to get to know the city before deciding on a...
Are you the co-op or condo type? Find out in 'How to Buy a NYC Apartment'

by Teri Karush Rogers | 10/05/11 - 1:46 PM

BrickUnderground is getting ready to relaunch our agent-client matching program, an expanded and improved version of the service we launched for NYC renters this summer.
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StreetNoise: Zone A real estate still hot, Dale Carnegie for co-ops, and more

by Teri Karush Rogers | 10/03/11 - 10:45 AM
- Surprise! Brokers say...
My Big Fat Board Interview: My first thought was that he had a frontal lobe issue

by Michael as told to Kelly Kreth | 10/03/11 - 8:23 AM

When I finished up graduate school in Boston, I set about moving to New York City. My sister lived there, and she suggested two areas for me to look to buy an apartment: The...