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:
Can I get a reverse mortgage for a NYC co-op?
By Emily Myers
December 8, 2021 - 09:30 AM
A change to New York State law means co-op shareholders aged 62 or older will soon be eligible for reverse mortgages—which unlocks equity in a home without having to sell and move.
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Mortgage assistance for owners, excavating Tibbett's Brook, & more
By Emily Myers
December 7, 2021 - 10:30 AM
And, tenants in the Bronx settle a court case with their landlord for $1 million involving claims of fraud and illegal overcharges.
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Bushwick's trash problems, Hamptons 'Succession' house sells, & more
By Emily Myers
December 2, 2021 - 09:30 AM
And, Midtown will become more pedestrian-friendly for the holidays.
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A co-op buyer wants to use a trust. Should our board approve this?
By Emily Myers
December 1, 2021 - 14:45 PM
Trusts and LLCs are often used for estate planning and tax purposes, and there are steps that can be taken to protect a co-op against some of the common issues that arise.
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Buying a new construction condo? Ask these questions to get your money's worth
By Emily Myers
November 30, 2021 - 15:30 PM
When buying a new construction condo, you need to ask a lot of questions to get a sense of how a place will hold up over time. Here's what you should be looking for.
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Bias against non-white renters, new foreclosure risk, & more
By Emily Myers
November 30, 2021 - 10:30 AM
And, struggling rent relief efforts could get a lifeline from federal plans to reallocate funds between and within states.
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