Need a mortgage to buy a NYC apartment or house? Read these FAQs first

… If youre looking to buy in New York City chances are you need a mortgage to afford to … of the loanunless you sell in which case the bank will take whats owed to them from the sale But thats not the only type …

By Emily Myers |December 9, 2022 - 12:30PM
Racism and the lack of diversity in the appraisal business

… Claims about racial bias in appraisals are not new but there are now reports the pandemic has made the … U se the link below to ask us a question or tell us what youd like to hear about on future episodes The Brick Underground podcast explores every aspect of buying selling and renting in NYC so you can better navigate …

By Emily Myers |December 1, 2022 - 1:30PM
Making sense of the NYC real estate market with Jonathan Miller

… Rents in New York City are currently 15 percent higher than they were … and CEO of Miller Samuel  joins host Emily Myers to discuss what buyers sellers and renters in NYC can learn from the real …

By Emily Myers |November 21, 2022 - 12:30PM
For some divorcing couples, the family home is now worth too much

… The New York City real estate markets unexpectedly fast comeback … This has upended plans for some spouses who wanted to buy their soontobe exes out of the marital home but can no … some of these clients had their properties valued at what turned out to be a 30 percent discount thanks to the …

By Jennifer White Karp |April 28, 2022 - 3:30PM
How to tell if a fixer-upper makes sense for you

… issues labor shortages and higher material costs have made New York City buyers even more reluctant to take a chance on places that … you can stomach a renovation and whether the price reflects what it will cost you in time and money to fix it up So when …

By Emily Myers |February 23, 2022 - 1:30PM
Your mortgage appraisal came in low. Ouch! Here are your options to keep the deal on track

… often but one of the scariest gutpunch moments when youre buying is when a mortgage appraisal comes back too low … commercial As bidding wars make up an increasing share of New York City deals some brokers and mortgage brokers say … … Ask the appraiser to reconsider … A buyer can request whats called a reconsideration of valuewhich means you are …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 21, 2021 - 2:30PM