10 steps for creating a stellar co-op or condo board application

… If youre considering buying an apartment in New York City be prepared to overcome … the labyrinthine board approval process an essential prerequisite for purchasing in a coop or condo building  That … your contract and consult with your attorney so you know what dates and deadlines you need to meet Harkov says Now …

By Evelyn Battaglia |February 12, 2025 - 12:30PM
The buyer's and seller's guide to NYC closing costs

… attorney at The Stone Law Firm Read on for an overview of what youll pay in closing coststhe actual sum will vary … be shy about asking for these types of sales inducements Whats offered varies greatly from building to building and … a bit more than a similar apartment thats only slightly lived in  A lot of people come in wanting new construction …

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 6, 2025 - 10:00AM
What are the differences between jumbo and conforming loans?

… terms for loans jumbo and conforming Confused about what they are or how they differ Or which one you might need  Here are some of the distinctions between the two types of loan  Editors note An … to thousands of banks to finance housing Fannie and Freddie buy mortgages from lenders and either hold them or package …

By Brick Underground |December 4, 2024 - 2:30PM
From Kips Bay to the UES: I bought a studio because asking rents were too high

… moved in with their significant others it was time to look for her own place Discouraged by high rents she … move once world started to reopen I knew I always wanted to live in NYC and thanks to the ability to work from home I … girlfriends from collegeSyracuse University We lived in a doorman building on 29th and Third It was a twobedroom that …

By Kelly Kreth |August 22, 2024 - 12:30PM