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

… Its one thing to renovate your apartment or brownstone when you will enjoy the results But what about when the renovation is solely to make your … this era of instant gratification some people just want to bring their furniture and toothbrush and move in Even with …

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 7, 2026 - 10:30AM
'Tis the season: What to consider if you’re selling your apartment or house in winter

The winter months arent typically the prime time to 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 …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 12, 2025 - 9:00AM
5 quick and inexpensive renovation projects if you're selling your apartment or house

… Underground Writer Mimi OConner warned readers about how smelly it is The toxic fumes released during the process not … vacation I set up my office in my nieces pink bedroom near the bathroom so I would have to meet deadlines while … their budget and its not recommended for moderately priced apartments like a $500000 studio But if you have a higherend …

By Jennifer White Karp |November 24, 2025 - 2:00PM
Private listings: What NYC sellers and buyers need to know about the off-market controversy

… highnet worth sellers Major real estate firms are leaning into this option with new platforms designed to work with aand competing claims about private listings Read on for what New York City sellers and buyers need to know about the … available to a segment of the market  … A final thought Bring your attorney on board earlier … Most NYC buyers …

By Jennifer White Karp |April 28, 2025 - 3:15PM
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 … high or an apartment is difficult to sell a seller or developer may be willing to cover some costs to seal a deal … are so desirable that there are bidding wars And for others purchasers have more bargaining power says Adam Stone a real …

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