10 questions to ask if you’re a prospective buyer worried about climate change

… Zimmerman a senior program manager at the Center for New York City Neighborhoods a nonprofit that supports … for you Read on for a list of questions to ask an owner realtor developer or to look into yourself when considering … a flood zone Zimmerman says  For anyone who is apartment or house hunting I always advise them to know the flood zone …

By Celia Young |September 19, 2023 - 4:00PM
How much homeowners insurance do you need when buying a NYC brownstone?

… If you are in the process of buying a New York City brownstone you are well advised to begin looking into getting homeowners insurance for … give you a conditional approvalor whats known here as the NY mortgage commitment which is a yes but situation with …

By Evelyn Battaglia |March 7, 2023 - 3:30PM
What NYC buyers can expect to pay in closing costs

… some only in New York costs  Indeed you can expect to pay 2 to 3 percent of the purchase price in closing costsan … coop or townhouse is over $1 million or if youre buying a condo and up to 5 percent if its a brandnew condo For … price not size So even if your mansion is a modest two bedroom youll be stuck paying 1 percent on coop condo and …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 19, 2022 - 12:30PM
4 reasons you could be turned down for renter's insurance in NYC

Buying renters insurance may be easier and more affordable …

By Emily Myers |November 17, 2022 - 12:30PM
How much does title insurance cost in New York City?

… will be around 4 percent of the purchase priceand if youre buying a coop versus a condo or house you dont need any at … house is worth at the time the claim is made Haltman says  Buying a coop You can skip title insurance altogether Title … real property and a coop is not real propertywhen you buy a coop youre buying shares in a corporation Haltman says …

By Teri Karush Rogers |November 14, 2022 - 1:30PM