taxes

Investing

What owners and would-be buyers should know about the increased SALT deduction cap

By Jennifer White Karp |July 21, 2025 - 4:30PM

Houses and apartment buildings in Queens, NYC

Troubleshooting

Mayor Adams is bringing the tax lien sale back. Here’s how to get your property off the list

By Jennifer White Karp |May 16, 2025 - 9:30AM

View from the High Line Park to the Buildings of 10th Ave Manhattan

Buy

Mansion or not, you can't escape the so-called mansion tax

By Jennifer White Karp |April 14, 2025 - 10:00AM

Negotiating + Financing

What is a CEMA loan, and how can it reduce my mortgage recording tax?

… their mortgage In some unique cases it is also available to buyers Why do owners and buyers use a CEMA This maneuver … would pay a tax of $1800 instead of $3600 We do it every time we can said Melissa Cohn regional vice president at … for reassigning the loan However if you switch banks your first lender has to approve assigning your mortgage to the …

By Evelyn Battaglia |March 25, 2025 - 9:30AM

Negotiating + Financing

What is a mortgage recording tax? Are there ways to reduce it?

By Brick Underground |February 18, 2025 - 12:30PM

Getting Ready

How to reduce your capital gains tax when selling your NYC co-op, condo, or brownstone

By Brick Underground |February 10, 2025 - 1:30PM

Traffic on 2nd Ave in Midtown Manhattan, NYC

Co-ops

Is my co-op maintenance tax deductible? How does this work?

By Brick Underground |February 7, 2025 - 12:30PM

Negotiations + Closings

The buyer's and seller's guide to NYC closing costs

… Whether youre buying or selling real estate in New York City you face hefty taxes and fees at the closing tableincluding some that you may expect and others … attorney at The Stone Law Firm Read on for an overview of what youll pay in closing coststhe actual sum will vary …