How to move to NYC: A crash course for finding an apartment

… of moving to New York City You must like a challenge The rental process is daunting here because of NYCs steep rents … beating the competition  Buying in NYC has its own headacheswhats the difference between a coop and condo anyway And … that if you are moving within a few blocks of a school it doesnt necessarily mean your child will attend that school …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 5, 2026 - 10:30AM
Fake listing alert: Don't fall for any of these rental apartment scams

… It highlights the importance of transparency education and collaboration with verified professionals Baum said The most … for Service before any items are moved This document should outline the probable cost of the move and the amount you …

By Celia Young |June 4, 2025 - 10:30AM
9 signs that a short-term rental listing is a scam

… Imagine signing a threemonth sublease for an apartment in New York City only to be kicked … company like  Manhattan Suites Their curated list of  furnished New York City apartments  delivers the privacy and exclusivity of luxury living with flexible lease terms and discounted rates for legal shortterm stays Browse …

By Jennifer White Karp |May 13, 2025 - 10:30AM
3 ways to avoid getting scammed by a fake Facebook apartment listing

… When it comes to finding cute cat videos Facebook is the place to go But if youre on the hunt for … social media site with caution Thousands of New Yorkers use Facebook to find rentalsnot just to keep up with their high school exboyfriends Facebook groups like New York Apartments Rooms for Rent and …

By Celia Young |August 8, 2023 - 12:30PM
Manhattan co-op and condo sales fall 39 percent but the slowdown is not as bad as it seems

… The real estate market in the second quarter of 2022 was a rocket ship says Jonathan Miller president and CEO of … uptick in highend activity despite a significant decline in new inventory Miller says Luxury listings were down 84 … were recordsetting years that skew the comparisons he says Mortgage rates and low inventory were key factors in the …

By Jennifer White Karp |July 6, 2023 - 9:30AM