What is a cash-out refinance? Are these done in NYC?

… If youve owned your apartment or house for a while and want to tap into the equity of your place one option is to arrange for a cashout refinance This is where you renegotiate the terms of your mortgage in order to access the money tied up …

By Emily Myers |September 18, 2023 - 3:00PM
Here's how you can get help paying for upgrades to protect your home from extreme weather

… the energy efficiency of lowincome renters and owners homes through a handful of upgrades These improvementssuch … ventilation or the individual exhaust system if its a small home to determine whether they are working properly in terms … two for example cannot have an annual income greater than $42828 or a monthly income greater than $3569 Income limits …

By Celia Young |September 13, 2023 - 2:30PM
Renovating your co-op or condo? Here's how to write a courtesy letter to your neighbors

… professionals recommend notifying your neighborsupstairs downstairs and next doorin writing well in advance of … work starts too  These letters are always a good idea for a whole host of reasons including that many boards require … but more are adopting the practice The condo building she lives in requires notice to be sent to the units above below …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 15, 2023 - 12:30PM