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 does a debt-to-income ratio affect your mortgage rate?
By Emily Myers
May 30, 2023 - 10:00 AM
Your debt-to-income ratio (DTI) is the total of all your monthly expenses divided by your gross monthly income. The lower your DTI is, the better the terms of your mortgage loan.
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A housing lottery launches for 89 apartments in a Downtown Brooklyn luxury building
By Emily Myers
May 25, 2023 - 09:30 AM
Housing lottery applications are open for 89 newly constructed apartments at 540 Fulton St. in Downtown Brooklyn. New Yorkers earning from $50,812 to $215,150 are eligible to apply. Rents start at $1,407 for a studio.
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6 cheap or no-cost energy efficiency fixes for your NYC co-op or condo building
By Emily Myers
May 23, 2023 - 12:30 PM
Low- or no-cost energy efficiency fixes for NYC co-op and condo buildings include changing the alteration agreement, sealing AC units, and switching to LEDs
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What is the warranty of habitability and how does it affect tenants?
By Emily Myers
May 22, 2023 - 12:30 PM
The warranty of habitability is a guarantee landlords must make to keep your apartment and the building safe and livable at all times.
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Can I get out of a co-op contract without losing my deposit if an assessment is bigger than expected?
By Emily Myers
May 22, 2023 - 09:45 AM
Your ability to get out of a contract for a co-op and get your deposit back because you found out about a larger than expected assessment depends largely on the the terms of the contract.
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A housing lottery launches for 432 apartments at Bronx Point in Mott Haven
By Emily Myers
May 18, 2023 - 12:30 PM
New Yorkers earning from $18,515 to $198,600 are eligible to apply to this lottery in Mott Haven, depending on household size. Rents start at $465 for a studio.
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