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 lot of wouldbe New York City buyers sending them fleeing from the market But even buyers who dont need financing are sitting out Kimberly Jay …

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
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?

… making an offer to buy it but would like to know if legally she has to offer to sell to a tenant before taking … say  our experts  The landlord has absolutely no legal obligation to offer the apartment or the building to a … an expert Send us your questions See all  Ask an Expert … Live … Troubleshooting … Buy … Sales Market … Rent … …

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