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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...
Ask an Expert: How much is a dining room worth?

by Teri Karush Rogers | 4/24/12 - 8:48 AM

Q. Percentage-wise, how much more should I expect to pay for an apartment with a separate dining room, versus a standard 2 bedroom, where you basically eat...

4 things buyers MUST do if the seller wants to stay after closing (sponsored)

4/16/12 - 9:58 AM

Rarely is it possible to close on the home you’re selling and the one you’re buying in the same day.
To bridge the awkward few days that often lapse...
StreetNoise: The return (?) of the bidding war, assessor's software may be as high as your property tax, and more

by Ronda Kaysen | 4/16/12 - 8:07 AM
- Property taxes are totally irrational because...
StreetNoise: A fate worse than AirBnB (for the building), a fab kitchen may not help a sale, and more

by Ronda Kaysen | 4/12/12 - 8:02 AM
- Is my broker that ...

Sellers: How to cut the commission, rock the open house, ace the appraisal + more

by Lucy Cohen Blatter | 4/11/12 - 8:41 AM

Feeling optimistic about the spring housing market? Thinking of moving outside of the city? Want to finally upgrade your living situation?
Whatever your reasons for...
StreetNoise: Buyers are suckers for luxe lobbies, more noisy neighbors hauled to court these days, and more

by Ronda Kaysen | 4/09/12 - 8:12 AM
- Buyers are suckers for luxe lobbies (The...
StreetNoise: Low-ballers are annoying, when to ditch the window guards, and more

by Ronda Kaysen | 4/05/12 - 7:41 AM
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15 things I've learned from "Million Dollar Listing New York" so far

by Kelly Kreth | 4/03/12 - 9:13 AM

Aside from teaching its audience about the wily world of NYC real estate (via brokers ...
Escape from the UES: Goodbye douchebaggery, hello Hell's Kitchen

by Kelly Kreth | 3/30/12 - 10:23 AM

When I first moved from New Jersey to Manhattan in 1999 the biggest, cheapest apartment I could find was a “two bedroom” in Hell’s Kitchen for $1,250.

I use...
StreetNoise: Picking a starter home for the schools, the art/terror of the NYC FSBO, and more

by Ronda Kaysen | 3/29/12 - 8:25 AM
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5 ways your doorman can help (or hurt) your sale

by Leonora Desar | 3/27/12 - 7:55 AM

Sure, New York City owners (and even renters) will pay a premium to live in a doorman building. But it’s not enough just to have one. They want a doorman who’s actually good....
Spring brings standoffish sellers--and time-bombed offers

by Lucy Cohen Blatter | 3/23/12 - 8:33 AM

If the StreetEasy forums are any indication, the NYC real estate market is not only entering its...
Yes, you are still nuts to buy without a mortgage contingency

by Lucy Cohen Blatter | 3/16/12 - 7:51 AM

One NYC seller recently took to a StreetEasy...
Does it pay to live in a non-smoking building?

by Lambeth Hochwald | 3/13/12 - 9:31 AM

With this month’s long-awaited return of “Mad Men,” it’s fun to ponder where chain-smoking ad exec Donald Draper might live. Nowadays, Draper might be out of luck, as a growing...
A real estate broker reveals the best way to negotiate a commission

by Malcolm Carter, Real Estate Broker and Blogger | 3/12/12 - 7:48 AM

Commissions always are negotiable, no matter what a broker may tell you. That said, how successfully you can negotiate the commission on selling your apartment often...