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What’s the average flip tax for a condo or co-op in New York City?

… already familiar with the myriad fees that come with buying in New York City But theres one more cost you should … a transfer fee if you live in a condo which usually amounts to 1 to 2 percent of the sales price according to our … Fees can also be calculated on a sliding scale based on how long youve lived in the building Apell says So if youve …

By Celia Young |April 1, 2024 - 2:30PM
Should I ask the seller to buy down my mortgage rate?

… … Buying down your mortgage rate is a way to lower your … cash at closing and sometimes a seller will cover a rate buy down through a closing credit according to our experts … in 2022 to curb inflation though it has signaled that it plans to begin cutting rates this summer   Ive been doing …

By Celia Young |March 25, 2024 - 3:29PM
3 ways to beat all-cash buyers (without beating their price)

… … Its no secret that New York City apartment buyers are flush with cash But if you need financing to buy a home it can be difficult to compete with a large … be comfortable with the move Kory says  It boils down to how badly you want the apartment and how much of a risk …

By Celia Young |March 18, 2024 - 2:31PM
 

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Jonathan Miller
Appraisers
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Deanna Kory
Real estate agents
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Sam Himmelstein
Sam Himmelstein
Real estate lawyers
Partner

Sam Himmelstein, Esq., represents NYC tenants and tenant associations in disputes over evictions, rent increases, rental conversions, rent stabilization law, lease buyouts and many other issues.

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Dean M. Roberts, real estate attorney
Dean Roberts
Real estate lawyers
Partner

Dean Roberts is a real estate attorney specialiazing in co-op and condo law at Norris, McLaughlin & Marcus in Manhattan.

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Ryan Greer
Mortgages
Senior Vice President

Ryan Greer is the Senior Vice President and mortgage loan officer at National Cooperative Bank in Manhattan.

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Anna Karp
Renovation
CEO and Co-Founder

Anna is a general contractor and the CEO and Co-Founder of Bolster, a data-driven design-build firm on a mission to eliminate risk from major home renovations through radical transparency.
 

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Christopher M. Tarnok, Esq
Christopher M. Tarnok
Real estate lawyers
Partner

Christopher M. Tarnok, Esq., represents New York City property owners and condominium and cooperative boards in all real estate and construction related matters including litigation, transactional matters and the negotiation of construction and access agreements for residential and commercial projects.