A who’s who--and who does what--guide to buying a NYC apartment

… are divided you wont have a real advocate during contract negotiations and you may not hear about problems with … appraiser isnt actually determining the exact value of the home but rather taking an overall inventory of the market …   … 5 Inspector …   Though the practice of hiring a home inspector isnt as widespread in New York City as other …

By Tripp Whetsell |September 30, 2013 - 10:37AM
Ask an Expert: Do appraisers look at a building's financials? Do mortgage lenders?

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By Teri Karush Rogers |August 6, 2013 - 10:39AM
Ask an Expert: How much cash can I take out when I refinance? Do I have to tell the co-op board why I need it?

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By Teri Karush Rogers |July 2, 2013 - 2:08PM