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 … could be a big shake up come June when the FARE Act the new broker fee law takes effectif it survives a legal challenge …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 2, 2025 - 12:30PM
Selling this spring? 5 budget-friendly staging tips that make a difference

… Spring is here and both apartment brokers and sellers are turning to staging to help thaw out New York … But if youre a Marie Kondo fan youll probably feel right at home tidying up Everything needs to look neat and tidy says … glare of overhead lighting typically doesnt help your home look its best Gundell says  Its all about lamps soft …

By Celia Young |March 8, 2024 - 1:00PM
What is a cash-out refinance? Are these done in NYC?

… equity of your place one option is to arrange for a cashout refinance This is where you renegotiate the terms of your mortgage in order to access the money tied up in your … right for … A cashout refinance is open to owners of condos coops townhouses or one to fourfamily buildings New Yorkers …

By Emily Myers |September 18, 2023 - 3:00PM
How to sell faster in a slow NYC sales market

… be even more expensive as the calendar pages turn Slower sales are an unfortunate hallmark of the current market As a result of … To find out what buyers are willing to pay for your coop condo or brownstone consider discreetly premarketing it New …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 12, 2023 - 4:30PM