Negotiations + Closings
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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Negotiating + Financing Extra costs sting NYC buyers waiting to close
By Jennifer White Karp   |   June 15, 2021 - 9:30AM
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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: The 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
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
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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... ]
 
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
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With the real estate market (somewhat) slowing down, buyers and sellers eye contingencies
By Lucy Cohen Blatter   |   September 29, 2016 - 8:59AM
The NYC real estate market isn't all about all-cash offers and zero contingencies anymore. [ Read More... ]
 
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
Improve What is the Certificate of Occupancy, and why is it such a big deal?
By Emily Myers   |   November 3, 2020 - 9:30AM
Live If you are self-employed and want to refinance—here's what you need to know
By Emily Myers   |   November 2, 2020 - 12:30PM
Sell What is a real estate referral fee?
By Jennifer White Karp   |   October 5, 2020 - 9:30AM
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Mortgage rates continue to fall—what does this mean for you?
By Lucy Cohen Blatter   |   March 4, 2016 - 12:59PM
Yes, it's true. Mortgage rates have fallen again. [ Read More... ]
 
Negotiating + Financing Mortgages that don’t break Islamic laws on paying interest
By Emily Myers   |   September 21, 2020 - 9:30AM
Negotiating + Financing What the Fed’s interest rate move means for NYC buyers
By Emily Myers   |   September 17, 2020 - 4:00PM
Negotiating + Financing Buying in a building where you already own? You can't skimp on the board package
By Emily Myers   |   July 30, 2020 - 9:30AM
Getting Ready How to work around a moving ban if you're buying or selling in NYC
By Emily Myers   |   May 18, 2020 - 1:00PM
Negotiating + Financing Tips for getting a mortgage now that banks are tightening lending restrictions
By Emily Myers   |   April 20, 2020 - 9:30AM