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.
Posts by Emily Myers:
How to tell if a fixer-upper makes sense for you
By Emily Myers
February 23, 2022 - 13:30 PM
When you're considering buying a place that needs a gut renovation, you'll have to weigh the time and cost against the potential gains you'll make when you sell and the pleasure you'll take in living in a place you've made your own.
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A loss for loft tenants, new kinds of home loans, & more
By Emily Myers
February 22, 2022 - 10:30 AM
Buyers are entering potentially risky agreements with new types of home loans according to The New York Times.
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What is a whisper or pocket listing? And does it break any rules?
By Emily Myers
February 22, 2022 - 09:35 AM
A whisper or pocket listing—or in real estate jargon, is a private exclusive. It is not offered to the general public, but instead offered to select prospective buyers.
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Unchecked illegal evictions, bidding wars for rentals, & more
By Emily Myers
February 17, 2022 - 10:30 AM
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Lawsuit against holdout tenant, a renter's guide to 421-a, & more
By Emily Myers
February 15, 2022 - 10:30 AM
And, tips for researching the architectural history of your block.
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Study finds racist appraisals, Bronx NYCHA nightmare, & more
By Emily Myers
February 10, 2022 - 10:30 AM
And, the displacement of Black homeowners for the construction of Central Park in the 1800s is at the center of discussions about reparations over slavery.
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