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Apartment Owners and Buyers:
Buying a NYC co-op or condo apartment is one of the biggest investments you'll every make. This purchase is more than just buying a home, it's investing in a housing corporation. Articles, here, will help you understand what your investment really means, and how to make a safe one.
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Don't Stick a Fork in Billionaires' Row Just Yet
Written by Bill Morris on September 01, 2023
Condo at 432 Park Ave. sells for $92 million, biggest sale of the year.
Co-op and Condo Buyers Are Responsible for Prior Alterations
Written by Paula Chin on August 10, 2023
An “assumption agreement” can avoid conflict over responsibility for prior repairs.
The Pro's and Con's of Buying a Sponsor Unit in a Co-op
July 21, 2023
Buyers avoid vetting by the co-op board, but they usually pay more for the unit.
While sales of co-ops and condos fell, cash buyers hit an all-time high.
New study says New York has the nation's highest median property taxes.
How Hot Is the City's Real Estate Market? Lukewarm.
June 23, 2023
Neither buyers nor sellers are in charge in today's room-temperature market.
Poll Shows Broad Support for Co-op Disclosure Bill
Written by Bill Morris on May 25, 2023
Public believes co-op boards should be required to reveal why they reject buyers.
City's Median Home Price Once Again Tops $1 Million
May 19, 2023
Demand for homes remains high despite high interest rates and low inventory.
Cash Is King for High-End Condo Buyers
April 18, 2023
High-interest rates are pushing some apartment buyers to avoid mortgages by paying cash.
Selling Your Co-op or Condo? A Root Canal Is Less Stressful
March 30, 2023
Survey says selling a home in New York City is a world of stress.
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