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:
New laws against housing discrimination, phony contractors steal $93,000, & more
By Emily Myers
December 23, 2021 - 10:30 AM
And, the best renovation projects of 2021—from upcycled furniture to room makeovers
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How to spot a basement apartment when searching listings online
By Emily Myers
December 23, 2021 - 09:30 AM
Searching online for a cheap apartment? Know the telltale signs of basement unit: No windows, tile floors, and usually, a rent that seems too good to be true.
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Emergency grants for back rent, fighting for a building ramp, & more
By Emily Myers
December 22, 2021 - 10:30 AM
And, mayor-elect Eric Adams cancels plans for an inauguration due to the city's Covid surge.
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Buyer beware the smell of bleach, catching rats with Oreos, & more
By Emily Myers
December 21, 2021 - 10:30 AM
TikTok lights up with a real estate agent's story of a why you should be suspicious of overpowering smells of bleach during a viewing.
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We can't get a certificate of occupancy because our contractor owes some fines. What can we do?
By Emily Myers
December 21, 2021 - 09:30 AM
Paying the fines for violations is usually the responsibility of the owner unless the conditions were caused by the contractor.
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Fed plans interest rate hikes, NYC rents rebound, & more
By Emily Myers
December 16, 2021 - 10:30 AM
And, two candidates declare victory in the race for City Council speaker.
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