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:
A zero down payment mortgage, pitch your house to investors, & more
September 2, 2022 - 09:30 AM
A new Netflix series, “Buy My House,” features owners trying to sell their properties “Shark Tank”-style to four real estate investors.
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Tracking the ‘housing recession,’ how to time a move, & more
August 30, 2022 - 10:30 AM
Nearly two thirds of U.S. cities in RealtyHop’s Housing Affordability Index—including New York City—see a drop in asking prices, which may signal the start of a “housing recession.”
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The best NYC neighborhoods for real estate investors in 2022
August 23, 2022 - 10:30 AM
This is a very unusual moment to invest in a NYC property to rent out. Sales are dead this summer and rents are hitting record highs.
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Fixer-upper discounts, hotel for dorm students, & more
August 19, 2022 - 10:30 AM
Penny Williamsburg, a newly opened hotel at 288 North 8th St. in Williamsburg, has 102 dorm rooms for grad students, plus 118 rooms for hotel guests, according to The Real Deal.
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Considering identity theft insurance? Here's what NYC renters and owners need to know
August 17, 2022 - 16:00 PM
With identity theft on the rise, you may want to consider beefing up your insurance with coverage that helps you fight fraud or compensate you in case your bank accounts are wiped out.
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NYC elementary school guide, broker fee bidding wars, & more
August 12, 2022 - 13:30 PM
Many public elementary schools give preference to students who live in their geographic zones. However, lower enrollment these days means even very competitive schools may have seats available for non-zoned students.
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