Negotiations + Closings
Negotiations + Closings What is a post-closing possession agreement and what are the risks for buyers and sellers?
By Emily Myers   |   August 3, 2021 - 1:30PM
Negotiating + Financing What are mortgage points and how do they lower your interest rate?
By Jennifer White Karp   |   July 15, 2021 - 4:00PM
Negotiating + Financing What is 'clearance to close' and how does it impact a purchase?
By Emily Myers   |   July 27, 2021 - 9:30AM
Sell What’s a best and final offer? Here's advice for buyers and sellers
By Emily Myers   |   July 13, 2021 - 2:00PM
Negotiations + Closings The Brick Underground Podcast: A guide to negotiating
By Brick Underground   |   June 29, 2021 - 9:30AM
Negotiating + Financing How much is a standard deposit when you're buying an apartment in NYC?
By Emily Myers   |   June 28, 2021 - 1:30PM
Negotiating + Financing What are the risks of buying in NYC without a broker?
By Alanna Schubach   |   June 28, 2021 - 12:30PM
Negotiations + Closings 9 negotiating mistakes you'll want to avoid as a buyer
By Emily Myers   |   June 16, 2021 - 9:30AM
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How much is a standard deposit when you're buying an apartment in NYC?
By Emily Myers   |   June 28, 2021 - 1:30PM
When you are buying a NYC apartment, the deposit is the money paid at contract signing. It's normally 10 percent of the purchase price. What's confusing for some buyers is that this is also sometimes called the down payment. [ Read More... ]
 
Negotiating + Financing Extra costs sting NYC buyers waiting to close
By Jennifer White Karp   |   June 15, 2021 - 9:30AM
Getting Ready Pulling off a bidding war: A seller's 8-step guide
By Emily Myers   |   June 9, 2021 - 4:00PM
Negotiating + Financing Buying without a broker to gain an edge and risks of working with a dual agent
By Jennifer White Karp   |   June 3, 2021 - 1:30PM
Negotiating + Financing What is a cash-out refinance? Are these done in NYC?
By Emily Myers   |   May 6, 2021 - 12:30PM
Negotiating + Financing Is my money safe in an escrow account?
By Alanna Schubach   |   April 26, 2021 - 1:30PM
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How will rising interest rates affect New York City buyers? What you need to know
By Lucy Cohen Blatter   |   January 17, 2017 - 8:59AM
Interest rates are likely to rise, and they have already. So what does that mean for you? [ Read More... ]
 
Negotiating + Financing What is an escalation clause and what are the risks?
By Donna M. Airoldi   |   April 26, 2021 - 12:30PM
Negotiating + Financing Buying for the first time in NYC? Be sure to prep your finances first
By Alanna Schubach   |   April 20, 2021 - 2:30PM
Negotiating + Financing What is a CEMA loan, and when does it make sense to get one?
By Alanna Schubach   |   April 20, 2021 - 12:30PM
Live What are the pros and cons of a HELOC vs. refinancing?
By Emily Myers   |   April 15, 2021 - 12:30PM
Negotiating + Financing What is a mortgage rate lock?
By Emily Myers   |   April 13, 2021 - 12:30PM
Negotiating + Financing Using a gift from your parents to buy in NYC? Here's what you should know
By Jennifer White Karp   |   April 13, 2021 - 9:30AM
Kids + Pets Buying an apartment for your (grown) kid? Here are 7 things to keep in mind
By Brick Underground   |   April 7, 2021 - 3:00PM
Negotiating + Financing Can I get a reverse mortgage for a NYC co-op?
By Emily Myers   |   April 6, 2021 - 9:30AM
Negotiating + Financing I'm in contract on a NYC apartment. What kind of access can I get before I close?
By Alanna Schubach   |   March 29, 2021 - 9:30AM