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Real Estate Companies' Touchscreen Windows Keep Customers "In Touch" With Listings
Some brokerage firms are using touchscreen technology in their storefronts to allow passersby on the street to easily flip through listings.
6/15/2013 - By: Jill Urban
Legislation Proposes Liability Protection For Architects, Engineers Who Offer Disaster Relief Help
New legislation being pushed by the American Institute of Architects could allow homeowners affected by natural disasters to get the help they need by imdemnifying architects and others who offer help after a disaster.
6/13/2013 - By: Jill Urban
Shipping Containers Become Recycled Material For Brooklyn Couple's Dream Home
Shipping containers are usually used to move things, but one couple in Williamsburg has moved into a home made solely out of shipping containers.
6/9/2013 - By: Jill Urban
Sellers Sending Out Multiple Contracts To Real Estate Purchasers
Some sellers are sending many buyers on a race to the finish line to sign on the dotted line, only to get there and find the property has already been sold.
6/6/2013 - By: Jill Urban
New Zoning Plan Could Bring More Business To Bronx's East Fordham Road
A new rezoning proposal for East Fordham Road in the Bronx aims to bring both businesses and residences to the under-utilized area.
6/2/2013 - By: Jill Urban
Affordable Housing Complex For Seniors Under Construction In The Bronx
Two new affordable housing developments for seniors that are now under construction in the Baychester section of the Bronx, as part of a collaborative effort funded and developed by various city and state agencies, the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty and the developer, Arker Companies.
5/30/2013 - By: Jill Urban
Summer Rentals Shorter Than 30 Days Are A City No-No
New Yorkers who want to rent out their home before fewer than 30 days while heading out of town this summer could be opening the door to legal trouble.
5/26/2013 - By: Jill Urban
Weighing Buying A Condo Against Buying A Coop
This week's NY1 Real Estate report breaks down the bucks when it comes to buying a condo versus buying a coop.
5/23/2013 - By: Jill Urban
Council Bill Tries To Address Discrimination, Delayed Decisions By Co-Op Boards
Applying for a co-op can lead to a lot of scrutiny for the buyer, and now a controversial bill on the floor of the City Council is calling for co-op boards to disclose the details of the decision-making process.
5/18/2013 - By: Jill Urban
Tips To Navigate The Spring Rental Season
The super hot rental market has its own set of challenges this spring, meaning apartment hunters may have to sacrifice more than just a hefty deposit.
5/17/2013 - By: Jill Urban
Tips For Winning An All-Out Bidding War
If you find yourself involved in a bidding war real estate experts say being a step ahead could be the key to victory.
2/15/2013 - By: Jill Urban
New Website Aims To Become An Encyclopedia For Condos, Co-Ops
A new website is hoping to become the Wikipedia of condos, co-ops and apartments.
5/5/2013 - By: Jill Urban
LES Group Fills Empty Storefronts On Community Basis
One organization is helping landlords fill empty storefronts while also making sure business owners get good use out of some under-used spaces.
5/3/2013 - By: Jill Urban
Appraisal Issues Can Be A Big Down In An Up Market
As the real estate market heats up and prices continue to rise, so do problems with appraisals that could bring it all down.
4/28/2013 - By: Jill Urban
Post-Storm Lifts A Pricey, Solid Way To Keep Homes Safe
As the recovery from Hurricane Sandy continues, homeowners in low-lying areas are exploring all of their options including raising their homes above sea level.
4/26/2013 - By: Jill Urban
Storm Vulnerability A Factor In Post-Sandy Building Designs
As the city continues to recover and rebuild from Hurricane Sandy, architects and engineers are busy looking at ways to re-design buildings to protect residents from the next potential storm.
4/22/2013 - By: Jill Urban
Study Finds High Rise In Demand For LIC Homes
Long Island City is a hotbed of real estate activity, and a new study finds inventory prices in the Queens neighborhood have soared the first few months of this year. | View the full report
4/18/2013 - By: Jill Urban
How Buyers Can Seal A Deal In A Hot Real Estate Market
As the weather heats up, so does the real estate market, and there are some tips buyers can follow to beep up a bid and beat out the competition.
4/14/2013 - By: Jill Urban
FEMAappeals.org Makes Sure Users Properly Ask For Storm Aid
Almost six months after Hurricane Sandy, many people are still fighting FEMA for the benefits they feel they deserve, and the new, free website FEMAappeals.org is walking people through the process.
4/11/2013 - By: Jill Urban
As Real Estate Season Kicks Into Gear, Watch Out For Fake Brokers
As spring kicks into gear, so does real estate season in New York, and that means the real estate scams begin as well -- especially fake brokers who claim to have a license.
4/7/2013 - By: Jill Urban
Entire Upper Manhattan Neighborhood To Hold Open House
An open house this weekend isn't just showing off one property, it's showing off an entire neighborhood.
4/4/2013 - By: Jill Urban
Brooklyn Couple Lives In Home Made Out Of Shipping Containers
Shipping containers are usually used to move things, but a Brooklyn couple has moved into a home made solely out of shipping containers.
3/30/2013 - By: Jill Urban
Rules For FHA Loans Set To Change
There are a few changes in Federal Housing Administration loans that are going into effect next week.
3/28/2013 - By: Jill Urban
Study Finds Upper West Side Is A Magnet For Real Estate Investors
More than any other neighborhood in Manhattan, the Upper West Side is attracting real estate investors at a breakneck pace, according to a new report by Eastern Consolidated.
3/24/2013 - By: Jill Urban
Sponsor Unit Is Rare Opportunity To Get Co-Op Unit Without Board Approval
When buyers who are searching for a co-op apartment come across a "sponsor unit," such a listing has some benefits and disadvantages not seen in a usual co-op space.
3/21/2013 - By: Jill Urban
Digital Plan Reviews By DOB Make Building Permits Easier To Acquire
Filing for a permit with the city's Department of Buildings is easier than ever, thanks to an online service that not many New Yorkers know about.
3/16/2013 - By: Jill Urban
Questions To Ask Before Buying Properties Damaged By Sandy
The NY1 Real Estate report has some tips on what questions to ask if you're looking to buy a property that suffered damage during Hurricane Sandy.
2/7/2013 - By: Jill Urban
Experts Say Demand For Hamptons Summer Rental Market Is Back
While it may still be winter, some realtors say now is the time to start thinking about summer if you're planning on renting a house in the Hamptons.
3/9/2013 - By: Jill Urban
Hip Meatpacking District Realtors Are Looking "Fashion Forward"
There is a new trend of fashion designers looking to set up shop in the Meatpacking District of Manhattan.
1/20/2013 - By: Jill Urban
Double-Check Renderings' Details Before Buying Pre-Construction
Buyers of real estate should read between the lines when it comes to apartment and building renderings, as there's often more, or less, than meets the eye.
3/2/2013 - By: Jill Urban
What Coop, Condo Owners Can Expect From Albany's New Tax Abatement Law
The recently passed tax abatement law is both good and bad news for co-op and condo owners.
2/28/2013 - By: Jill Urban
Apartment Buyers Combat Low Inventory By Combining Units
Some buyers who are unable to find the exact apartment they want are instead purchasing two apartments and combining them into the home of their dreams.
2/23/2013 - By: Jill Urban
Some Environmentally-Friendly Home Improvements May Save Money
The NY1 Real Estate report has details on how some simple home improvements to go green may actually help you earn some green.
2/21/2013 - By: Jill Urban
Preservation Groups Concerned With Plan To Rezone Part Of Midtown
A plan to rezone part of Midtown Manhattan has some preservation groups concerned about the changes to neighborhood's character.
2/16/2013 - By: Jill Urban
New Yorkers' Green Helps Wind Power Supply More Of The Power Grid
More and more local businesses are turning to wind power as an alternative fuel source and the practice may become more than just a trend.
2/10/2013 - By: Jill Urban
Certain Behaviors Can Jeopardize Insurance Coverage
Many people don't realize that no matter how much insurance you have, certain behaviors can jeopardize your coverage.
2/2/2013 - By: Jill Urban
Ways To Make Sure Sandy Victims Get Accurate Tax Evaluations
Homeowners affected by Hurricane Sandy may be in for a shock when they get their property tax assessments this month, but there are ways to make sure they can get accurate evaluations.
1/17/2013 - By: Jill Urban
City Real Estate Market May Slow Down In 2013
Real estate experts are offering predictions on what to expect when it comes to buying, selling and renting in 2013.
1/14/2013 - By: Jill Urban
New Report Finds Manhattan Rental Market Could Be Stabilizing
A new report suggests the Manhattan rental market may be stabilizing following a rocky year.
1/10/2013 - By: Jill Urban
South Bronx Stretch Undergoes Commercial Renaissance
A neighborhood in the South Bronx has been attracting new businesses, and turning the area into a more vibrant place to live and work.
1/4/2013 - By: Monica Brown