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 … the milliondollar question How much should you renovate before you sell  The answer depends on several factors For

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 … can be some upsides to selling nownamely your home will be one of the few on the market and there will always be …

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

… for a working vacation I set up my office in my nieces pink bedroom near the bathroom so I would have to meet deadlines … drying time And about the smell Not so bad I can report I retreated one floor down to the dining room and positioned a … off a single condenser According to Home Depot it can cost $1000 to $2000 for the equipment to heat and cool 800 to 1200 …

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?

… When you are buying in New York City a good strategy for beating the … competition is to find out what the seller wants and be the buyer who meets their needs If a seller needs to close on … of the debt of the first place and netting the profit to buy another place or just netting the profit of the first …

By Brick Underground |July 16, 2025 - 12:30PM
Private listings: What NYC sellers and buyers need to know about the off-market controversy

… Testing the market with a private listing is no longer just for celebrity and highnet worth … how they were blocked from viewing a private listing The house hunter who requested anonymity recently heard about a … move was in response to the  National Association of Realtors  decision to leave in place a longstanding policy …

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

… purchasing power and may affect your decision to choose one apartment over another So its crucial to understand the big … 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