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NYC Renovation Questions: Does renovating a kitchen pay off when you sell?

by Tracy Kaler | 10/18/12 - 10:18 AM

Q. Is there any evidence that renovating a kitchen in NYC actually pays off in the end in regard to resale value?
A. Generally speaking...
Co-ops keep killing lowball deals, nanny liars outed, and more

by Ronda Kaysen | 10/15/12 - 8:52 AM
- 740 Park, book about richest apt bldg, will star in documentary about...
Revenge of the co-op board prez, reminder to lock your door even if you have a doorman, and more

by Ronda Kaysen | 10/01/12 - 8:48 AM
- When the billionaires move in upstairs, brace for...

Is staging worth it? Is Park Slope worth the commute? and more...

by Ronda Kaysen | 9/20/12 - 10:08 AM
- A third of New Yorkers spend more than half their income on rent (The Village...
Passing the NYC apt hunting test, price floors trap sellers, and more

by Ronda Kaysen | 9/10/12 - 8:51 AM
- Price floors lock the door...
The fine art of writing your own co-op board reference letter, sticky-fingered subletters, and more

by Ronda Kaysen | 9/04/12 - 8:58 AM
- Write your own co-op board reference letter! But...

Sell your apt for its potential, shut your windows Friday night if you live on UWS, and more

by Ronda Kaysen | 8/30/12 - 8:48 AM
- The UWS is going to get hosed on Friday night when the city sprays for West Nile...
Sellers: How to make a killer video of your apartment (and why you should)

by Marjorie Cohen | 8/27/12 - 10:25 AM

It's a YouTube world, and that goes for your apartment too.
“I get more e-mails and web hits from video marketed properties than any other," says Manhattan ...
Here's some expert advice for buying and renting in the dog days of summer

by Lucy Cohen Blatter | 8/14/12 - 8:53 AM

The dog days of summer get a bad rap when it comes to the real estate market, so we decided to consult with some NYC real estate experts to find out whether this end-of-...

4 photo staging tips for serious sellers

by Teri Karush Rogers | 8/10/12 - 2:37 PM

Awhile back we posted a quick photo-staging primer...
Top negotiating mistakes EVERYONE makes (that means buyers, sellers and their respective brokers)

by Teri Karush Rogers | 8/09/12 - 2:12 PM

We've already explored some common missteps that ...
Top negotiating mistakes of sellers and their brokers

by Teri Karush Rogers | 8/07/12 - 1:41 PM

We've already covered the top blunders buyers can...
These 5 former Manhattanites love/hate the 'burbs and are barely breaking even there

by Lucy Cohen Blatter | 8/06/12 - 2:38 PM

It can happen at any moment.
Sometimes it's while lugging your groceries up to your fifth floor walk-up apartment. Sometimes it's when your listening to your neighbor’s...
Some people rent for the fun of it, amazing before-and-after staging pics, and more

by Ronda Kaysen | 7/30/12 - 8:06 AM
- Co-op/condo wannabes: Get ready...
Some brokers trade sex for listings, how to strike rent-stabilized gold, and more

by Tracy Kaler | 7/12/12 - 8:41 AM
- Sex-for-listings and other things you...
Ask an Expert: Will a European-style kitchen hurt my apartment's resale value?

by Teri Karush Rogers | 6/19/12 - 8:25 AM

Q. I'm planning to remodel my kitchen in the European style, including a built-in wide fridge under the countertop, and a separate cooktop and oven. It...
Dear Ms. Demeanor: Can we go against the building broker?

by Jamie Lauren Sutton | 6/13/12 - 3:45 PM

Dear Ms. Demeanor,
We live in a wonderful co-op on York Avenue and we have outgrown our apartment. We...
How to Manhattanize a Brooklyn brownstone, short-term rentals will cost you, and more

by Ronda Kaysen | 6/04/12 - 8:26 AM
- If MLS doesn't work, you could always advertise your apt on your shirt...
5 things we learned from the NY Times about closing-room hissy fits

by Teri Karush Rogers | 4/30/12 - 9:45 AM

Personally speaking, most real estate closings we have attended are the opposite of high drama. In fact, they tend to feel more like an extended stay at the back of the...
11 ways to bounce back when your sale falls through

by Lucy Cohen Blatter | 4/24/12 - 1:01 PM

First step: Take a deep breath.
Although it may feel like the end of the world when your sale falls through, it really, truly, is not.
“Remember, if an apartment is...