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:
Closing credits: What are they and why would you negotiate for them?
By Emily Myers
February 4, 2021 - 09:30 AM
A closing credit is a sum of money paid to the buyer by the seller at closing. If that sounds backwards, it is. The figure can be several thousand dollars and it’s a way of reducing the price of the property for the buyer while keeping the recorded sales price higher for the seller.
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Vaccine lags in minority communities, absurd delays for a Greenpoint park, & more
By Emily Myers
February 2, 2021 - 10:30 AM
Mayoral candidates argue the city should take over control of the subways instead of the state-run MTA.
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The self-employed New Yorker's guide to getting a mortgage
By Emily Myers
February 1, 2021 - 14:30 PM
A pre-approval letter | Evidence of two years of self employment | Business bank statements | Balanced personal accounts | The right lender | A co-signatory
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We quarantined in a studio and saved enough to buy a luxury condo
By Emily Myers
January 29, 2021 - 12:30 PM
Greg McVay and Scott Topel started dating about two years ago. The couple, who had plans before the pandemic to rent a one bedroom together, decided instead to quarantine in Scott's 550-square-foot studio. Pooling their housing costs in a smaller space enabled them to save enough to buy a luxury condo in Williamsburg. Here’s their story.
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Unlikely partners fight for tenants, suing to restore indoor dining, & more Read More
By Emily Myers
January 28, 2021 - 10:30 AM
In an unlikely partnership, Legal Aid Society and REBNY unite to pressure lawmakers on rental assistance for tenants (The Real Deal via Wall Street Journal)
Minority restaurant owners in New York City file a lawsuit demanding an end to indoor dining restrictions (amNewYork)
The inside scoop on security deposits and how to get yours back
By Emily Myers
January 27, 2021 - 15:30 PM
If you’re moving into a rental in NYC, there were some changes to the rent laws that you should know about—changes that are intended to help you get your security deposit back quicker—and with any repair costs accounted for.
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