Bricktionary

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Improve
What's a letter of no objection? And why would a buyer ask for one?
By Emily Myers |May 19, 2022 - 12:30PM
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Roommates + Landlords
What's the difference between a co-signer and a guarantor?
By Emily Myers |May 5, 2022 - 1:30PM
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Renovation
What's a certificate of insurance—and when is it necessary?
By Mimi OConnor |April 6, 2022 - 10:35AM
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Negotiating + Financing
What is a mortgage assumption? How does it differ from a mortgage assignment?
By Emily Myers |March 31, 2022 - 9:30AM
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The Search
What is a lease guarantor, and do you need one to rent in NYC?
By Austin Havens-Bowen |March 10, 2022 - 12:30PM
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Renovation
What is an expeditor and how much do they cost?

… When you renovate your place in New York City you will inevitably need a permit from the Department …

By Emily Myers |February 28, 2022 - 3:00PM
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Sell
What is a whisper or pocket listing? And does it break any rules?

… condo or brownstone consider discreetly premarketing it New York City real estate brokerage The Agency has  an entire …

By Emily Myers |February 22, 2022 - 9:35AM
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The Market
What is considered a legal bedroom in NYC?

… and reallife tales of tiny living spaces and closetlike bedrooms in New York City but did you know that there are dimensions for …

By Brick Underground |February 3, 2022 - 12:30PM
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New Construction + Condos
What does it mean when a condo building is 'declared effective'?
By Emily Myers |January 25, 2022 - 1:30PM
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Sales Market
What is a capital plan and why is it important for NYC residential buildings?
By Emily Myers |December 16, 2021 - 9:30AM