Virginia K. Smith
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"Exposed brick," "Whole Foods" and more: Ranking the buzzwords that reel in buyers
February 3, 2015 - 09:59 AM
Anyone who's ever tried to sell a New York apartment knows how to spin the negatives, with code words like "cozy" (claustrophobic), "fixer-upper" (falling apart), and "optional half-bedroom" (closet). But what about the stuff that'll make a place fly off the market?
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Get your head in the game: Psychological tricks to price your apartment right
February 3, 2015 - 08:59 AM
Pricing Your NYC Apartment | Asking Prices NYC
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Apps to manage apartment life, a Con Ed price hike, and more
February 2, 2015 - 10:59 AM
Apps to help track your grocery list, cleaning to-dos, and more (Apartment Therapy)
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What happens to a rent-stabilized tenant when the landlord dies? Read More
January 30, 2015 - 11:59 AM
Hanging onto a precious rent-stabilized apartment can feel tenuous enough as is, and if the landlord kicks the bucket while you're living there? Well, we'd understand why a tenant would get nervous.
When living alone drives you insane, fancy bathtubs are en vogue, and more Read More
January 30, 2015 - 10:59 AM
Even if you can afford to live solo, it might make you nuts (NYMag)
Looking for on-trend decor in 2015? Opt for opulent tubs and nature themes (NYP)
Proof that there's no apartment too tiny to justify bad decorating (Apartment Therapy)
Why you probably can't turn your co-op into a condo (and what to do instead)
January 30, 2015 - 08:59 AM
Co Op To Condo Conversion | Price Difference Between Co Ops Condos
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