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StreetEasy’s Most Wanted: Easy as 1, 2, 3 (a.k.a. The Goldilocks Edition)

by Sara Alessi | 12/14/12 - 9:01 AM

In real estate, one size doesn’t fit all. As shown by this week’s roundup of StreetEasy’s Most Wanted -- the 10 sales listings StreetEasy...
It's no longer possible to live in NYC on $400k (with kids); why the city's flood maps got it wrong, and more

by Ronda Kaysen | 12/13/12 - 8:56 AM
- Living like a student on $400k a year? Maybe it's time for the 'burbs! (Urban Baby)
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3 high-tech ways to make your moving process easier (and cheaper)

by Marjorie Cohen | 12/12/12 - 2:51 PM

So far, no one has made the process of moving enjoyable. As far as we know, in fact, that's just not possible. Still, three local high-tech companies think they've figured out...

My Big Fat Board Interview: Surprising questions--and a long silence

by Cindy as told to Kelly Kreth | 12/12/12 - 10:51 AM

My husband and I had been renting together for over ten years. Two kids (and a dog) later, we decided it was time to try to make our first home purchase.
We began looking...
Debra Hoffman, UES broker: Deciphering one of the city's most popular (and surprisingly affordable) 'hoods

by Joann Jovinelly | 12/11/12 - 1:06 PM

Fourteen years ago, Debra Hoffman left her job at a law firm to tackle...
Investment Bootcamp Part 4: Broker's choice

by Marjorie Cohen | 12/10/12 - 2:52 PM

For the fourth and final installment in our Investment Bootcamp Series, BrickUnderground asked four brokers to pinpoint one on-the-market property (not their own listing) they...

The Open House Scorecard: Pay cash or not -- but get it for under a mil

by Sara Alessi | 12/10/12 - 12:28 PM

If the sight of seven-digit price tags puts you in a panic, take notes on this edition of the Open House Scorecard (the 10 open houses ...
StreetEasy’s Most Wanted: What to do with that spare couple million

by Sara Alessi | 12/07/12 - 11:04 AM

If you have an extra couple million dollars (or at least a pretty hefty downpayment) burning a hole in your pocket, you might consider snatching up one of these pricey...
Greenpoint to Carroll Gardens: Better transportation, more charming, more expensive

by Elle as told to Julie Inzanti | 12/07/12 - 9:01 AM

A few months ago, I moved from a 300-square-foot, $1,250 "one-bedroom" in Greenpoint, Brooklyn to a proper more-than-600-square-foot, $1,300 one-bedroom in Carroll Gardens,...

Bowery Boogie: The LES is not the Lower Eastpacking District

by Julie Inzanti | 12/06/12 - 12:07 PM

With an average of 80,000 unique visitors per month, Bowery Boogie is the largest site covering Lower East Side news and...
Christmas trees can hurt apartment sales, 2500 apts earmarked for Sandy victims, the price of a sunny window and more

by Ronda Kaysen | 12/06/12 - 8:55 AM
- Sellers: Back off the holiday...
How to spot a smoke-free high-rise: Look for this sticker

by Lucy Cohen Blatter | 12/05/12 - 11:01 AM

We've covered smoke-free buildings on BrickUnderground before...
Ask an Expert: Can we renegotiate the price because of Hurricane Sandy?

by Teri Karush Rogers | 12/04/12 - 9:59 AM

Q. My mom is in contract for a co-op in a neighborhood severely damaged by Hurricane Sandy. Her building had minimal damage and there was none to her unit,...
I find my "dream" apartment...in Ft. Greene

by Elle Bee | 12/03/12 - 2:43 PM

After eight months and 49 apartments, I was increasingly worried that my broker, Sidney, would throw in the towel—he had shown me numerous apartments that looked alike and...
The Open House Scorecard: Lofts with home offices

by Sara Alessi | 12/03/12 - 12:11 PM

This week’s Open House Scorecard (the 10 open houses folks browsingStreetEasy this week saved to their open-house planners more often...
Investment Bootcamp, Part 3: 10 mistakes to avoid when investing in NYC real estate

by Lucy Cohen Blatter | 12/03/12 - 10:28 AM

As part of our Investment Bootcamp Series, we’ve already helped you decide ...
Sandy could sink downtown property values forever, renting out your apt on airBnB could get you a $40k fine, and more

by Ronda Kaysen | 12/03/12 - 8:56 AM
- Will "SoPo" moniker stick and drown downtown property values...
StreetEasy’s Most Wanted: On the UWS, have it all -- or just the walls

by Sara Alessi | 11/30/12 - 12:44 PM

The Upper West Side takes center stage with all different types of apartments (from barebones to fully furnished) in this roundup of StreetEasy’s Most Wanted -- the 10 sales...
Need something moved--or smashed to bits and hauled away? Perhaps these folks can help

11/29/12 - 11:22 AM

That happy hum you hear when you move closer to your computer may, in fact, be coming from...
Ask an Expert: Who pays for missing heat pipes?

by Teri Karush Rogers | 11/27/12 - 9:50 AM

Q. We recently bought a co-op apartment that was supposed to have two a/c-heating HVAC units, one on each end. One end only had a regular a/c...