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 buy a place In most … 30 years This type of borrowing is available from mortgage brokers or bankers who will assess the risk you present as a … the rate also known as a floatdown option This is something worth considering when the economy is unsettledyou are

By Emily Myers |December 9, 2022 - 12:30PM
What you need to know about soundproofing the windows in your NYC apartment or brownstone

… weeks longer for doublehung models Indow has a lead time of about 12 weeks down from 15 weeks in August 2021 Progress … … home to achieve serenity Be strategic  Prepandemic it was about sleepingpeople who live across the street from a … are not the kind of thing that the committee is concerned about  The same would not be said about replacing the …

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 18, 2022 - 9:30AM
What New Yorkers wish they knew before starting a renovation

… experiences and the lessons they learned the hard way Heres what they had to say … Double check all measurements … When … appropriate insurance and certifications I intentionally did not do anything that required a permit As long as you … have to deal with the inconveniences of your renovation sometimes too Although I love how it turned out I would prefer …

By Kelly Kreth |October 5, 2021 - 12:30PM
The Brick Underground Podcast: Renovation questions for NYC apartment buyers

… or wherever you get your podcasts Wed love to hear your feedback on this or any of our other episodes Send us  an …

By Emily Myers |March 6, 2020 - 9:00AM