Taylor Swift slept here: A peek inside the world of buying and selling celebrity real estate in NYC

… Many highprofile celebrities own apartments in New York Cityand when it comes time to sell they have to find buyers for them just like anyone else … 5400squarefoot property has four bedrooms two with private terraces five full baths and two half baths Three of the

By Marjorie Cohen |July 19, 2023 - 4:30PM
Buying plans on hold for now? Here's what you can do to gain an advantage later

… on the high cost of borrowing The rise in monthly payments for a medianpriced property with a 20 percent down payments … way she says youll understand the finishes price points apartment size and neighborhood available to you They when … want to pull those too early But last years tax returns W2 letters of reference and employer letter are documents …

By Jennifer White Karp |October 25, 2022 - 9:30AM
What is a whisper or pocket listing? And does it break any rules?

… would someone want to whisper rather than shout about the sale of their place Turns out there are lots of reasons both … and professional But there are concerns whether whisper listings are fair if only certain buyers end up getting access  … Whisper listings increase during the pandemic … Anecdotally Saghir …

By Emily Myers |February 22, 2022 - 9:35AM
NYC's top ultra-luxury sales for 2021 reflect a wild comeback

… standstill in 2020 during the height of the pandemic The sales surge came with some record and nearrecord deals as reflected in the top NYC closed sales of the year compiled by real estate analytics firm … they are a reflection not just of the surge in luxury sales this year but the overall tastes and preferences of …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 16, 2021 - 1:35PM
Not using Instagram to sell your apartment? #youprobablyshouldbe

… permission with the goal of reaching as many potential buyers as possible Its a different story for firsttime buyers and sellers read younger Its incredibly important to … considering areas like Bushwick Clinton Hill and Fort Greene use the platform as part of their apartment search …

By Mimi OConnor |October 9, 2018 - 12:00PM
More and more homes are being sold before they ever go on the market

… Ever wonder why you cant find an apartment to buybesides the nigh impossible task of coming up with the … around and sold before even officially being on sale Offmarket listings also known as whisper or pocket listings are … might get on the open market as it stands in 2015 And for buyers it means less likelihood of a bruising bidding warif …

By Virginia K. Smith |September 30, 2015 - 1:59PM
Who says you need to list an apartment to sell it?

… seedy but its actually perfectly legal Sellers like whisper listings because they rarely have to host open houses Buyers … having to keep the place pristine all the time An offmarket sale might work better for you   … Keep it out of the press … For more check out our threepart series exploring offmarket listings Buy and Sell Like a NYC Insider Your Guide to …

By Leah Hochbaum Rosner |June 2, 2015 - 2:59PM
I want to buy the building from my landlord. Are they obligated to offer me a deal?

… in a sixfamily building that seems to be neglected by the landlord in favor of another of her buildings Im  … … Sam Himmelstein a lawyer who represents residential and commercial tenants and tenant associations Unless your lease …

By Virginia K. Smith |March 23, 2015 - 11:59AM