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How to evaluate different types of NYC contractor bids when you're renovating
By Emily Myers |February 21, 2023 - 12:30PM
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Buy Affordable Housing
Can you leave your Mitchell Lama apartment to someone in your will?
By Emily Myers |February 13, 2023 - 9:30AM
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Renovation
What would it cost to add a bulkhead to access the roof of our NYC brownstone?
By Emily Myers |February 6, 2023 - 12:30PM
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Renovation
My cabinets are falling apart and my landlord says I'll owe a contractor $7,000 to fix them. What are my rights?
By Emily Myers |January 30, 2023 - 12:30PM
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Live
What are the time commitments and responsibilities when you join a co-op board?
By Emily Myers |January 23, 2023 - 9:30AM
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Co-ops
When you're buying a NYC co-op, is it risky to skip the home inspection?
By Emily Myers |January 17, 2023 - 9:30AM
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The Search
My new landlord will pay the broker's fee, but says I have to repay him if I break the lease. Is this legit?
By Teri Karush Rogers |November 28, 2022 - 12:30PM
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New Construction + Condos
How much does title insurance cost in New York City?

… Abstract Service a title insurance agent in NYC and Long Island  In other cases the seller doesnt have the right to … do Its very rare that people dont says Jeffrey Reich a real estate attorney at Schwartz Sladkus Reich Greenberg Atlas …

By Teri Karush Rogers |November 14, 2022 - 1:30PM
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Sell
Can I transfer my existing mortgage if I sell my place and buy somewhere else?
By Teri Karush Rogers |November 7, 2022 - 12:40PM
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Roommates + Landlords
A landlord wants to see six month's rent in my savings account. Is this normal?
By Teri Karush Rogers |October 31, 2022 - 9:30AM