Selling in winter? Here's how to stage your outdoor space

… When preparing your New York City apartment for sale brokers and designers advise that an … its appeal even in winter Read That means staging it along with the interior  I would say any outdoor space has become … but charcoal ones are typically allowed depending on the building Relatedly Kaufman said decorative lighting conveys …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 23, 2025 - 9:30AM
How to reduce your capital gains tax when selling your NYC co-op, condo, or brownstone

… If you plan on selling your apartment or brownstone in New York City youll want to consider ways to reduce … … One way of offsetting capital gains is through capital improvementsso if youve made substantial renovations to your … out theres a mechanism called a charitable remainder trust where tax is avoided through a commitment to give a …

By Brick Underground |February 10, 2025 - 1:30PM
Want to make your NYC vacation rental a 'scroll-stopping' listing? Consider hiring a staging company

Renting out part of your New York City apartment or … Plus in NYC you have to stay on the right side of shortterm rental laws by being onsite for stays of less than 30 days … rental Dont Let a theme overwhelm your place Much of the guidance is conflicting especially about taking design risks …

By Evelyn Battaglia |June 23, 2023 - 12:30PM
How much does it cost to stage your NYC apartment or brownstone?

… They also offer slidingscale fees that fit these different scenarios and budgets  Whats more a 2023 study by the … of any sales transaction Read on to learn about the different costs and services available when you hire a pro to … Z which allows us to adjust whenever necessaryeven in the bestplanned projects sometimes the furniture ends up not …

By Evelyn Battaglia |May 18, 2023 - 2:30PM
How are sellers getting deals done in a market that favors no one?

… For others it can mean switching a sales listing to the currently redhot rental market And because sellers are under enormous … messages But just because sales data is readily available doesnt mean buyers get the whole picture If you have clients …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 13, 2022 - 3:00PM