Open house checklist: How to size up a co-op or condo at a glance

Buying a coop or condo in New York City is never a simple … can see at a showing or open house where other interested buyers are chomping at the bit  The volume and activity … at 10 to 15 percent below ask That in turn is bringing in more buyers from the sidelines Compass broker Vickey Barron …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 1, 2021 - 9:30AM
What you need to know about buying a 'junior four' in NYC

… not as inexpensive as a true one bedroom In this weeks Buy Curious Allison Deutsch of BOND New York Tania Isacoff … or two How are they priced … The reality … When you buy a junior four you get the functionality of a twobedroom … Just remember that a junior four will usually cost a little more than a regular one bedroom so dont be surprised when …

By Leah Hochbaum Rosner |January 30, 2020 - 9:00AM
Are postwar buildings from the 1950s and '60s constructed better than ones built later?

… It is a fact that postwar buildings were built with more substantial building materials in the 1950s and 60s … youre interested in … We have a 999 success rate of getting buyers boardapproved Get in touch with us > > … There is … vents How can I evaluate that without living there … Buy … Ask an Expert … buying … construction … noise … …

By Alanna Schubach |November 11, 2019 - 10:00AM
Tricks to sell a retro apartment—for $1,000 or less

… a broker with Coldwell Banker Bellmarc Group concurs I tell buyers not to do a renovation unless the situation is so … apartment from aging to aging gracefully The key is to make buyers feel like they could move in today and tackle … floors repaint and add some staging you get so much more money compared to comps within the building …

By Virginia K. Smith |December 9, 2014 - 8:59AM