'Tis the season: What to consider if you’re selling your apartment or house in winter

… sell your New York City apartment The longaccepted guidance is to wait to list until spring when its brighter and warmer to coax buyers out of their hibernations But what if you need or want to sell right away There can be … wall sconces adding dimmers to adjust brightness levels as needed If the apartment has radiant heated floors showcase …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 12, 2025 - 9:00AM
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 tan color decorated … tub reglazing which gives you a new look for a fraction of what it costs to replace the tub and can be used to cover …

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 … to find out their triedandtrue white hues for selling apartments in New York City Heres what they had to say … The creamy white craze … If you find …

By Evelyn Battaglia |October 28, 2025 - 10:30AM
Private listings: What NYC sellers and buyers need to know about the off-market controversy

… Redfin Homescom etc While buyers in an exclusive network can make bids without the pressure of competing against … how they were blocked from viewing a private listing The house hunter who requested anonymity recently heard about a … to come  … Questions to ask about private listings … How do you know if a private listing makes sense for your property …

By Jennifer White Karp |April 28, 2025 - 3:15PM
The buyer's and seller's guide to NYC closing costs

… one apartment over another So its crucial to understand the big picture before you begin your search The responsibility … broker a fee that is too low In this case youll have to budget an additional 1 to 3 percent of the purchase price for … a $1 million condo with an $800000 mortgage thats $15400 … Transfer taxes sponsor coop and new condo buyers only … If …

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 6, 2025 - 10:00AM
2025 NYC real estate forecast: Buyers and sellers tango, renters hold their breath

… In 2024 mortgage rates were stubbornly high despite three … are likely to bounce around the six percent range But more NYC sales are in the cards for 2025 thanks in part to … rate will spend most of the year in the sixes with a shortlived spike above 7 percent but never getting below 6 …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 2, 2025 - 12:30PM