Buying plans on hold for now? Here's what you can do to gain an advantage later

… Rising mortgage rates which make buying 55 percent more expensive this year have spooked a … from StreetEasy economist Kenny Lee the percentage of NYC sales contracts falling through reached 17 percentthe … high cost of borrowing The rise in monthly payments for a medianpriced property with a 20 percent down payments was up …

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

… Brooklyns Greenwood Heights are eager to talk to interested buyers but you wont find the place on any of the usual … is quietly shopped around and shown to select prospective buyers Getting your apartment seen by as many potential … Andrew Lieb represents brokerages at his firm  Lieb at Law  and says although theres never been a judicial ruling …

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 … fourbath condo was sold Theres an arcaded passage connecting the villa to the main tower which wraps around …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 16, 2021 - 1:35PM
I want to buy the building from my landlord. Are they obligated to offer me a deal?

… of her buildings Im  … considering making an offer to buy it but would like to know if legally she has to offer to sell to a tenant before taking the … A  … While you have more of a stake in the building than a buyer who just found the place on StreetEasy theres no …

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