Renderings demystified: Why NYC developers pack their ads with "ghost" residents

… by why are all the people in these pictures seethrough Images of attractive translucent fauxresidents are a staple … They want to be sure scale is represented in their images but they may not have the timeor inclinationto …

By Virginia K. Smith |September 12, 2014 - 8:59AM
How do I get a mortgage for a condo that's not built yet?

… Q I want to buy a condo in a new development but I know that often you … situation how do I get a mortgage Is it any different from buying an apartment thats already built … A Getting your … on a condo thats still a hole in the ground varies from buying an existing apartment in most waysand thats true of …

By Leigh Kamping-Carder |May 27, 2014 - 2:30PM
How to break your lease, where to find a cheap(er) luxury condo, and more

…  New York Times Boards Read this before installing a backup generator  Habitat  previously … Buy … New …

By Sara Alessi |December 16, 2013 - 8:59AM