Realty Bites

Your thorniest, wildest, most intriguing questions about buying, selling, renting and living in NYC....answered.

Troubleshooting
May 23, 2017 - 8:59AM

It's nearly mosquito season: Are NYC landlords required to provide screens for your windows?

By Virginia K. Smith
Rent
April 20, 2017 - 8:59AM

From abroad and studying in NYC? How to land a rental

By Virginia K. Smith
Rent
March 27, 2017 - 2:59PM

If I act as someone's guarantor, can they see all the financial information I'm giving the landlord?

By Virginia K. Smith
Troubleshooting
March 22, 2017 - 3:59PM

What happens if your movers cancel at the last minute?

By Virginia K. Smith
Buy
March 14, 2017 - 12:30PM

I've got money in the bank, but no steady income. Can I still rent an apartment?

By Virginia K. Smith
Buy
December 21, 2016 - 8:59AM

When moving in with a partner who owns their apartment, should you pay toward the mortgage like you'd pay rent?

By Virginia K. Smith
Troubleshooting
October 20, 2016 - 3:59PM

Noisy construction vehicles are parking on my block and making my life miserable. What can I do?

By Virginia K. Smith
Rent
October 20, 2016 - 8:59AM

If I see the same rental listing on multiple websites, is that a sign of a scam?

By Virginia K. Smith
Buy
August 11, 2016 - 9:59AM

What happens when you inherit a property that still has a mortgage on it?

By Virginia K. Smith
Rent
May 26, 2016 - 8:59AM

How can you make sure your roommates are actually paying their bills?

By Virginia K. Smith

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