Emily Myers
Senior Writer/Podcast Producer
Emily Myers is a real estate writer and podcast host. As the former host of the Brick Underground podcast, she earned four silver awards from the National Association of Real Estate Editors. Emily studied journalism at the University of the Arts, London, earned an MA Honors degree in English Literature from the University of Edinburgh and lived for a decade in California. In spite of her itinerant background, she has been living in the same Brooklyn rental since 2016.
Posts by Emily Myers:
What to know about the ongoing discriminatory practice of redlining in NYC
By Emily Myers
June 19, 2024 - 09:30 AM
Redlining refers to how government agencies historically mapped U.S. neighborhoods, designating them as desirable or undesirable for investment, creating lasting disparity.
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6 steps to deal with flood or water damage in your NYC apartment
By Emily Myers
April 4, 2024 - 13:30 PM
You need to find the source, remove the water, assess for mold, do additional remediation if necessary and then replace what's damaged. There’s also the paperwork to deal with—addressing the problem with your insurance company, landlord, or board.
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10 steps to creating a stellar co-op or condo board application
By Emily Myers
February 5, 2024 - 09:30 AM
Getting approved to buy a co-op or condo begins with the board package, which is designed to show the board you are a qualified buyer.
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9 negotiating mistakes to avoid when you're buying in NYC
By Emily Myers
February 1, 2024 - 14:30 PM
Many buyers need to familiarize themselves with the best ways to negotiate. What to avoid? One of the obvious mistakes is to come in with an initial offer that’s well below asking without having the comparable sales data to back it up.
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Here are 8 real-life co-op board reference letters that work
By Emily Myers
January 25, 2024 - 12:30 PM
Putting together your board application package and need reference letters? Here are co-op board application reference letters collected from successful NYC buyers
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A condo or co-op with lower carrying costs can make buying more doable. Here's where to find one
By Emily Myers
December 28, 2023 - 13:30 PM
If you want lower carrying costs, brokers suggest you look for buildings with tax abatements, revise your list of must-have amenities or scale them back completely and be sure you understand the financials of a building.
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