Bricktionary

Decoding the actual meanings of the most ubiquitous buzzwords in real estate.

Buy
March 2, 2020 - 3:00PM

What's the difference between maintenance and common charges?

By Brick Underground
Buy
March 2, 2020 - 9:00AM

Brownstones, townhouses, and rowhouses—what are the differences?

By Emily Myers
Improve
February 27, 2020 - 4:30PM

What is parquet flooring?

By Mimi O'Connor
Improve
January 7, 2020 - 10:00AM

What is the ‘wet-over-dry’ rule and how does it affect a NYC renovation?

By Emily Myers
Buy
January 2, 2020 - 1:00PM

What’s a red herring notice—and why the strange name?

By Emily Myers
Buy
December 18, 2019 - 9:00AM

Does every building have ‘house rules’ and how do they differ from bylaws?

By Emily Myers
Buy
December 5, 2019 - 9:00AM

How do you calculate a cap rate, and why are capitalization rates so low in NYC?

By Emily Myers
Rent
November 19, 2019 - 10:00AM

What's the difference between a co-signer and a guarantor?

By Emily Myers
Buy
November 13, 2019 - 3:30PM

What is the Certificate of Occupancy, and why is it such a big deal?

By Virginia K. Smith
Buy
November 8, 2019 - 10:00AM

What's the difference between jumbo and conforming loans?

By Emily Myers