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:
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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My renovation project needs approval but the board is stalling—how can I speed things up?
By Emily Myers
November 30, 2021 - 09:30 AM
If your renovation approval is being held up by a board, make sure you've submitted the right paperwork, find out if other projects are delaying your approval, and lean on management—they are there to help you as much as the board.
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City Council mulls rezonings, co-living site in foreclosure, & more
By Emily Myers
November 23, 2021 - 10:30 AM
And, Steven Banks, head of the New York City's efforts to reduce homelessness, will resign at the end of the year.
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What information can I get about how a co-op building is run before I put in an offer?
By Emily Myers
November 22, 2021 - 09:30 AM
If you're in the initial stages of your apartment search you may be wondering what information you can get about how a co-op building is run before you put in an offer. What you find out can inform whether—or how much—you want to bid.
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