Bricktionary

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Affordable Housing
What is a 'major capital improvement' and how does it affect the rent?
By Celia Young |September 11, 2024 - 10:30AM
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Negotiations + Closings
What is a post-closing possession agreement and what are the risks for buyers and sellers?
By Celia Young |August 5, 2024 - 10:30AM
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The Search
What does 'net effective rent' mean? Here's how to calculate your real monthly rent
By Jennifer White Karp |July 16, 2024 - 9:30AM
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Sales Market
What’s a condop? What do I need to know about buying or selling one in NYC?
By Evelyn Battaglia |June 20, 2024 - 12:30PM
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Negotiating + Financing
What is a mortgage recording tax? Are there ways to reduce it?
By Brick Underground |June 12, 2024 - 9:30AM
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Getting Ready
What does 'right of first refusal' mean when you are selling a NYC condo?
By Brick Underground |May 16, 2024 - 2:30PM
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Sales Market
What is a pied-à-terre? What makes it different from a typical NYC apartment?
By Evelyn Battaglia |May 2, 2024 - 12:30PM
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Negotiating + Financing
What is a CEMA loan, and when does it make sense to get one?
By Evelyn Battaglia |April 5, 2024 - 2:30PM
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Negotiating + Financing
What's a reverse mortgage—and how common are they in NYC?
By Celia Young |April 2, 2024 - 3:30PM
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Sell
What’s the average flip tax for a condo or co-op in New York City?
By Celia Young |April 1, 2024 - 2:30PM