From Brooklyn 'creep' to dog-friendly digs, a real person's guide to housing in 2015

… Last January we predicted real estate in 2014 would have  less … developers backing away from the poor door Here what the experts predict for the year ahead … BUYERS Prices inch up … owners would be wise to keep their expectationsand asking pricesdown to earth Manhattan condo prices are set to …

By Virginia K. Smith |January 5, 2015 - 8:59AM
Confessions of a first-time seller

… For Rebecca and Michael living in a twobedroom coop with a toddler and a … could face in New York What did they learn Read on … A high asking price wont get you top dollar … In February when … had the feeling she was overpricing it but we said Shes the expert Michael says Adds Rebecca We wanted to go along with …

By Leigh Kamping-Carder |December 10, 2014 - 11:59AM
Tricks to sell a retro apartment—for $1,000 or less

… Dilapidated bargains and trickedout new developments may dominate headlines … doesnt mean a full overhaul is necessary Phew In fact some experts recommend skipping a renovation … plastic to brushed metalthe place sold for $599000 its full asking price When you refinish floors repaint and add some …

By Virginia K. Smith |December 9, 2014 - 8:59AM