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 … in a moment and it was fastmaking it a quick upgrade for a NYC apartment or house on the market Need some other fast or relatively …

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?

… make one color cold or too darkor too stark Where windows are facing the time of year or  even the hour and the … white hues for selling apartments in New York City Heres what they had to say … The creamy white craze … If you find … about the finish … Once youve selected the shade you still need to decide on the finish In general flat or matte paints …

By Evelyn Battaglia |October 28, 2025 - 10:30AM
What is a post-closing possession agreement and what are the risks for buyers and sellers?

… City a good strategy for beating the competition is to find out what the seller wants and be the buyer who meets their … remain in the apartment beyond the closing date  This kind of agreement usually happens when a seller needs to qualify … and cons carefully … Being adaptable around closing and moving schedules could result in a winning offer if it comes …

By Brick Underground |July 16, 2025 - 12:30PM
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 results But what about when the renovation is solely to make your … price and stand out from other listings Thats the milliondollar question How much should you renovate before you …

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

… a $1 million condo with an $800000 mortgage thats $15400 … Transfer taxes sponsor coop and new condo buyers only … If … which can amount to thousands of dollars and the buildings insurance costs for the first year In a slow market … the smartest move to choose a mortgage based on the best interest rate For more details check out Whats the …

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

… happened in the second half of 2024 Median rents for new leases declined as a slip in mortgage rates encouraged some … exemptions for example tenants renting in condo and coop buildings rentregulated apartments and living in units built … market share is expected to remain elevated due to large equity drawdowns enabled by stronger financial markets A …

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