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Jennifer White Karp
Managing Editor
Jennifer steers Brick Underground’s editorial coverage of New York City residential real estate and writes articles on market trends and strategies for buyers, sellers, and renters. Jennifer’s 15-year career in New York City real estate journalism includes stints as a writer and editor at The Real Deal and its spinoff publication, Luxury Listings NYC. A longtime Brooklynite who has sworn off basement apartments, she graduated from Wesleyan University and has an MFA in nonfiction writing from the New School.
Posts by Jennifer White Karp:
Brick Underground’s Gross Rent Calculator: How to figure out the rent you’ll actually owe each month
July 26, 2024 - 09:30 AM
Brick Underground’s Gross Rent Calculator helps you figure out how much you are going to pay each month so you can compare apartments accurately and avoid expensive surprises.
Read More 9 signs that a short-term rental listing is a scam
July 25, 2024 - 13:30 PM
Here's expert advice on how to spot a fake short-term rental listing and avoid a costly mistake.
Read More Why NYC renters and buyers may be surprised by Roosevelt Island’s evolution
July 24, 2024 - 16:00 PM
Renters and buyers in the market for new and renovated apartments can stretch their dollars on Roosevelt Island, minutes from Manhattan.
Read More Why was my mortgage approval withdrawn before the closing?
July 22, 2024 - 09:30 AM
If there are changes to a buyer’s employment or credit history, a mortgage pre-approval could be withdrawn. But there are other reasons why a buyer can have their approval revoked before a sale is finalized, our experts say.
Read More Thinking about the homeless in a NYC heatwave: An essay
July 19, 2024 - 12:30 PM
Homeless people are on my mind. How can I rest easy in my comfortably cool apartment when there are people sleeping on the pavement during a heat wave?
Read More How to move to NYC: A crash course for finding an apartment
July 17, 2024 - 09:30 AM
If you're flexible about where you are willing to live, the size of your apartment, and the amenities you can forgo—you'll have more luck finding a place in NYC, one that isn’t too much more expensive than your budget (hopefully).
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