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City Reinstates Improperly Withheld Co-op Property Tax Abatement
Written by Bill Morris on September 14, 2022
Management company error could have cost shareholder cherished tax break.
Fannie Mae Predicts Mortgage Rates Will Fall in 2023
September 12, 2022
Even so, co-op and condo buyers are advised not to wait as prices will remain high.
Fannie Mae Shakes Up the Co-op and Condo Lending Game
Written by Paula Chin on September 08, 2022
Florida condo collapse triggers tighter rules on repairs and reserves.
Super on (Co-op) Board? Bad Idea.
September 07, 2022
Conflicts of interest are sure to arise if the super is allowed to serve on the board.
Happy Labor Day!
September 05, 2022
The Habitat Group wishes our readers a safe and fun-filled end of summer.
Five Easy Pieces of Advice for Collecting Condo Arrears
September 02, 2022
Condo boards must follow the bylaws when chasing unpaid common charges.
Co-op and Condo Flip Taxes in Peril as Housing Recession Looms
August 31, 2022
Rising interest rates and cooling sales will pinch a vital source of income.
Under Comptroller's Plan, Basements Could Be the New Lofts
August 30, 2022
Plans calls for making tens of thousands of basement apartments safe and legal.
New York City Has Seventh Fastest Rising Flood Risk in Nation
August 29, 2022
A decade after Hurricane Sandy, spending on coastal protections is lagging.
Three Keys to a Successful Hybrid Annual Meeting
Written by Bill Morris on August 25, 2022
Most co-op boards have gone to virtual meetings, but there are holdouts.
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