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 … type of borrowing is available from mortgage brokers or bankers who will assess the risk you present as a buyer … with a variety of different financial institutions and can find the product and service to fit your needs Mortgage …

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

… researchers digging through millions of appraisals from the Federal Housing Finance Agency found yet again evidence of … podcast explores every aspect of buying selling and renting in NYC so you can better navigate the market find a …

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 before the pandemic … to sign a lease are actually starting to rise Thats good news for renters In this episode of the podcast appraiser …

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

… owners who worked out property agreements prior to 2020 are very unhappy or at least thats the case for one half of … couples negotiating a divorce find out their properties are worth more than they thought one or both spouses may be … for closing costs for an eventual sale including fees for brokers and lawyers And educate yourself on how capital …

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

… more reluctant to take a chance on places that need a major renovation  But for those in search of a deal a fixer upper … opportunity It all depends on whether you can stomach a renovation and whether the price reflects what it will cost … stock items that are easily purchased at a big box home improvement store you should be able to make it work says …

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

… when youre buying is when a mortgage appraisal comes back too low Although rare it can happen in a couple of different … if they are having any issues with low appraisals and how they are dealing with them You may want to go with … money down to make up the shortfall from the bank  Heres how it works Lets say you have an apartment for which youre …

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