Private listings: What NYC sellers and buyers need to know about the off-market controversy

… and manipulated by portals that monetize them a Compass company spokesperson said … Anecdotes from the market … … marketed to any buyer should be marketed to every buyer the company said on its website If a listing is marketed … of Realtors  decision to leave in place a longstanding policy that requires properties to be listed on a multiple …

By Jennifer White Karp |April 28, 2025 - 3:15PM
How much should you renovate your NYC apartment or house before selling?

… you will be enjoying the results But what about when the renovation is solely to make your property more appealing to … question How much should you renovate before you sell  The answer depends on several factors For starters you … founder of nycRenovationCoach  which advises New York City homeowners buyers and real estate agents on renovation

By Evelyn Battaglia |March 14, 2025 - 9:30AM
The buyer's and seller's guide to NYC closing costs

… Whether youre buying or selling real estate in New York City you face hefty taxes and fees at the closing tableincluding some that you may expect and others … attorney at The Stone Law Firm Read on for an overview of what youll pay in closing coststhe actual sum will vary …

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 6, 2025 - 10:00AM
2025 NYC real estate forecast: Buyers and sellers tango, renters hold their breath

… and a lack of inventory kept a lot of wouldbe buyers in rentals and this raised competition for apartmentsa … are likely to bounce around the six percent range But more NYC sales are in the cards for 2025 thanks in part to … are set by the Rent Guidelines Board a ninemember board of mayoral appointees that voted in favor of increases last …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 2, 2025 - 12:30PM
How do I keep an inherited brownstone out of the hands of predatory investors?

… … Inheriting property is a windfall for any New Yorker but can … now have additional protections against losing a jointly inherited residential property to an investor For starters … plans to purchase a stake in a property you jointly inherited with your relatives If one of your relatives plans …

By Celia Young |July 30, 2024 - 9:45AM