How much should you renovate your NYC apartment or house before selling?

… Its one thing to renovate your apartment or brownstone when you … to transform their empty units into fully furnished turnkey apartments Then they rent them out using a vetted … a thorough declutter … Think twice before adding another bedroom … If youre thinking of doing a reno to squeeze …

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 7, 2026 - 10:30AM
Fewer buyers, steeper rents, and costlier renovations: How tariffs could impact NYC real estate

… real estate sales market  Wouldbe buyers who decide to rent instead could in turn send already skyhigh rents even higher in the summer months We could see a few … your bathroom renovation or the price you pay to buy or rent an apartment … Renovation roulette  … You might want to …

By Celia Young |April 17, 2025 - 11:30AM
What sellers need to know about all-cash vs. mortgage-contingent offers in NYC

… banking uncertainty says Lindsay Barton Barrett a broker at Douglas Elliman  So why bother considering an offer thats … to a recent deal where a townhouse seller was going to accept an allcash offer for $3 million over an offer for $33 … get approved in one day and be eligible for a $250 closing credit if they provide the required documentation within …

By Evelyn Battaglia |May 25, 2023 - 2:45PM
How much does it cost to stage your NYC apartment or brownstone?

… a fortune The brokers and stagers Brick spoke to handle the full gamut from tiny studios to glam penthouses and spacious … Whats more a 2023 study by the National Association of Realtors shows that staging bumps the price point and … transaction Read on to learn about the different costs and services available when you hire a pro to stage your NYC …

By Evelyn Battaglia |May 18, 2023 - 2:30PM