How Long Island got so segregated, why wealthy renters nab affordable housing units, and more of the week's most popular stories

This week on Brick Underground our readers learned about whether or not they should use a broker to buy a home, the history of Long Island's segregation (and what can be done to fix it) and much more. Below, the top five posts of the week.

1. Ask Sam: I just found out my apartment is illegal. What should I do? [sponsored]

2. How did Long Island become so segregated—and what can be done about it?

3. Here's why wealthy renters end up in coveted spots in affordable housing meant for low-income New Yorkers

4. Rookie Buyer: Facing the age-old question, to broker or not to broker?

5. The top 5 things you're doing to drive your mortgage loan officer crazy (according to a real-life one)