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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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Are Real Estate Appraisers “Essential” Workers?
March 27, 2020
Gov. Cuomo asked to allow appraisers and inspectors to work during pandemic.
Homebuyers Insisting on "Coronavirus Clause" in Contracts
March 25, 2020
Uncertainty is leading buyers to seek an escape hatch.
When Buying Into a Co-op, Better Do Your Due Diligence
Written by Dale J. Degenshein on March 24, 2020
An ancient alteration comes back to haunt the buyer of a co-op.
Developers Turning Unsold Condos Into Rentals
March 09, 2020
“Rent-to-own” is the new rallying cry in a sluggish sales market.
Bill Would Extend VA Loans to Co-op Buyers
February 26, 2020
New bill before Congress seeks to revive co-op mortgages for veterans.
Should a Shareholder Broker Sales in the Co-op?
February 24, 2020
Care must be taken to avoid conflicts of interest.
Judge Orders Developer to Chop 20 Stories from Condo Tower
February 19, 2020
Controversial Upper West Side luxury tower could undergo a “top chop.”
Billionaire's Condo Taxed at Rate of Laredo, Texas
February 11, 2020
Tax Reform Commission cites $238 million condo's low tax bill.
How to Know When the Price Is Right for a Co-op or Condo
February 04, 2020
In today’s soft market, the pricing sweet spot is a moving target.
R.I.P.: The Decade of the Ultra-Luxury Condo Is Officially Dead
January 27, 2020
Manhattan’s priciest homes have hit lowest level since 2013.
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