5 quick and inexpensive renovation projects if you're selling your apartment or house

… The tub and tile in my sisters bath in her Westchester house were bugging her to distraction The tilea pale mottled … a fraction of what it costs to replace the tub and can be used to cover tile as well My sister Amy White was eager to save money on sprucing up her bathroom She contacted Westchester Refinishing which quoted her a price …

By Jennifer White Karp |November 24, 2025 - 2:00PM
What's the best shade of white to paint your NYC apartment if you're trying to sell?

… At first blush the idea of painting a room or two in your apartment might sound fun or exciting However as anyone who … feel color in each space said Jennifer Morris founder of interior design company  JMorris Design  For example poor … door Claudia Allegra Roth founder and principal designer of NYCbased design firm Claudia Allegra Interiors echoed that …

By Evelyn Battaglia |October 28, 2025 - 10:30AM
How much should you renovate your NYC apartment or house before selling?

… Its one thing to renovate your apartment or brownstone when you will be enjoying the … other listings Thats the milliondollar question How much should you renovate before you sell  The answer depends on several factors For starters you need to consider the type of …

By Evelyn Battaglia |March 14, 2025 - 9:30AM
The buyer's and seller's guide to NYC closing costs

… expect and others unique to New York  For sellers closing costs take a serious bite out of the proceeds For buyers … purchasing power and may affect your decision to choose one apartment over another So its crucial to understand the big … apartment which can amount to thousands of dollars and the buildings insurance costs for the first year In a slow …

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 6, 2025 - 10:00AM