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Negotiating + Financing What is a mortgage assumption? How does it differ from a mortgage assignment?
By Emily Myers   |   March 31, 2022 - 9:30AM
Negotiating + Financing What is a cash-out refinance? Are these done in NYC?
By Emily Myers   |   April 27, 2022 - 1:30PM
Negotiating + Financing What is a CEMA loan, and when does it make sense to get one?
By Alanna Schubach   |   March 15, 2022 - 9:30AM
Negotiating + Financing How do I calculate the risks of waiving a financing or appraisal contingency?
By Alanna Schubach   |   February 28, 2022 - 12:30PM
Negotiating + Financing Buying for the first time in NYC? Be sure to prep your finances first
By Alanna Schubach   |   January 24, 2022 - 12:30PM
Renovation If you need financing to buy AND renovate in NYC, here are the types of loans you can get
By Emily Myers   |   December 29, 2021 - 12:30PM
Negotiating + Financing 6 ways to compete with an all-cash offer
By Jennifer White Karp   |   December 28, 2021 - 12:30PM
Negotiating + Financing Can I get a reverse mortgage for a NYC co-op?
By Emily Myers   |   December 8, 2021 - 9:30AM
Negotiating + Financing NYC buyers can tap lower-cost mortgages with new Freddie and Fannie $1 million loan limit in 2022
By Jennifer White Karp   |   November 19, 2021 - 2:30PM
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 is 'clearance to close' and how does it impact a purchase?
By Emily Myers   |   July 27, 2021 - 9:30AM
Negotiating + Financing What are mortgage points and how do they lower your interest rate?
By Jennifer White Karp   |   July 15, 2021 - 4:00PM
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
Negotiating + Financing What is an escalation clause and what are the risks?
By Donna M. Airoldi   |   April 26, 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 adult child? Here are 7 things to keep in mind
By Jennifer White Karp   |   April 7, 2021 - 3:00PM