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Rent

Empty nester checklist: What to consider if you are buying or renting in NYC

By Jennifer White Karp |August 19, 2025 - 1:45PM

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Troubleshooting

Ask Altagracia: My live-in partner is abusive. How can I get out of my lease?

Sponsored By Outerbridge Law P.C. |July 10, 2025 - 12:30PM

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Affordable Housing

Ask Altagracia: My mom is moving out of our rent-stabilized apartment. How do I take over the lease?

Sponsored By Outerbridge Law P.C. |May 14, 2025 - 9:30AM

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Investing

Buying an apartment for your adult child? Here are 7 things to keep in mind

By Jennifer White Karp |February 28, 2025 - 10:00AM

Non-Traditional Buyers

Nikki’s Notes: How do we buy a place for our college-age child now that will be our pied-à-terre later?

… can still be tricky because it raises two potential hurdlesbuying a place for your child who will not be financially … and sellers in New York City Coops also far outnumber condos in the city and are less expensive On the bright … shiny new development … Weigh the pros and cons of condos vs coops … The biggest obstacle is when parents are 100 …

Sponsored By Nikki Beauchamp |February 6, 2025 - 9:30AM

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Buy

Starting over: A divorced dad's honest take on finding a new neighborhood and buying a condo in NYC

… New York City real estate experiences Have a story to share Drop us an email We respect all requests for anonymity … Ive seen the tax benefits that come from ownership I also lived through the financial crisis of 2008 when housing … something brand new thinking it would be such a relief to live in a space where everything just works for a while and …

By Anonymous |August 29, 2024 - 3:45PM