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:
We came back to NYC, and upgraded from a Gramercy walk-up to a Chelsea penthouse
By Emily Myers
October 20, 2020 - 12:30 PM
Kevin Reardon and Molly Moran, design professionals, left their separate Manhattan apartments in March and moved in with Molly’s parents in Georgia as the pandemic shut down New York City. They ended up staying away longer than anticipated, and their leases ended. When they returned to New York City, they had an opportunity to upgrade from Gramercy walk-ups to a Chelsea penthouse. Here's their story.
Read More Racial disparity in home loans, small landlords struggle, & more
By Emily Myers
October 20, 2020 - 10:30 AM
An Orthodox Jewish rabbi who encouraged Brooklyn community members to respect the lockdown has died of coronavirus.
Read More The next mayor's to-do list, buildings get failing grades, & more
By Emily Myers
October 15, 2020 - 10:30 AM
The energy-efficiency report cards are out for New York's buildings and there are lots of Ds.
Read More A win for a developer, newcomers bet on NYC, & more
By Emily Myers
October 13, 2020 - 10:30 AM
How the feud between Governor Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio led to the chaotic virus crackdown of recent days.
Read More What does it mean when a listing is an exclusive?
By Emily Myers
October 13, 2020 - 09:30 AM
Exclusive agreements typically run from three to six months, so if someone buys the apartment within that timeframe the broker has the right to collect the commission from the owner.
Read More How will the outcome of the presidential election impact the NYC real estate market?
By Emily Myers
October 9, 2020 - 09:30 AM
If you’ve been hoping to buy or sell in the city, you might be wondering how to time your deal and what the impact will be of a Trump or Biden win. Brick Underground asks brokers to weigh in.
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