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

… bath that would feel brighter and fresher   I told her about tub reglazing which gives you a new look for a … by Brick Underground Writer Mimi OConner warned readers about how smelly it is The toxic fumes released during the … cost thousands to install It took Westchester Refinishing about three hours from start to finishincluding extensive …

By Jennifer White Karp |November 24, 2025 - 2:00PM
What is a post-closing possession agreement and what are the risks for buyers and sellers?

… than financed sales and cash buyers dont have to worry about purchasing before their mortgage rate lock expires I …

By Brick Underground |July 16, 2025 - 12:30PM
Fewer buyers, steeper rents, and costlier renovations: How tariffs could impact NYC real estate

… Samuel All told tariffs are making New Yorkers nervous about the citys real estate market So if youre hesitating … with on construction projects across the US are warning him about coming price hikes This is a tax on the consumer … rents even higher this summer Miller said If uncertainty about tariffs doesnt improve and sales dont rise as much as …

By Celia Young |April 17, 2025 - 11:30AM
How much should you renovate your NYC apartment or house before selling?

… brownstone when you will be enjoying the results But what about when the renovation is solely to make your property … for you doing the sprucingup  Indeed If you are smart about the renovation that might be enough to convince buyers … you can easily recoup  … As a seller you have to think about how much you can add to the sales price by renovating …

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

… you face hefty taxes and fees at the closing tableincluding some that you may expect and others unique to New York  For … who say they can do it for $1500 or dont specialize in NYC real estate closings  … Mansion tax … The mansion tax … a bit more than a similar apartment thats only slightly lived in  A lot of people come in wanting new construction …

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

… and a lack of inventory kept a lot of wouldbe buyers in rentals and this raised competition for apartmentsa … are likely to bounce around the six percent range But more NYC sales are in the cards for 2025 thanks in part to … rents started to climb again and so did bidding wars Manhattan median rent jumped 5 percent to $4200 in November …

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