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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
Prepare To Divulge When Buying A New York City Condo, Co-Op
Buying a house or apartment in New York City is a complicated process and unique from the way it's done in other parts of the country.
7/26/2012 - By: Jill Urban
Furnished Apartments Can Fill Unique Housing Gap Needs
Moving into a furnished apartment may be a good option for those who are trying to sell and buy at the same time and can't quite line it up.
9/10/2012 - By: Monica Brown
Many Residents In City Evacuation Zone A Want To Move To Higher Ground
Many Lower Manhattan residents say they are heading to higher ground after Hurricane Sandy rolled through.
12/23/2012 - By: Bree Driscoll
Mortgage Interest Deduction Could Be At Risk In Fiscal Cliff Talks
As the nation heads toward the so-called fiscal cliff, the potential elimination of the mortgage interest deduction could give homeowners and potential homebuyers big challenges.
12/20/2012 - By: Monica Brown
Free Program To Return SIers To Damaged Homes Reaches Second Phase
The second phase of a free program aimed to get Staten Island Hurricane Sandy victims back in their home is starting up.
12/8/2012 - By: Bree Driscoll
How To Prepare For A Visit From Your Insurance Company's Adjuster
Preparing for that visit from your insurance company's adjuster? An expert weighs in on what you should do.
12/7/2012 - By: Monica Brown
Closings May Be Delayed Due To Backlog Of Re-Appraisals
If you're buying or selling right now, Hurricane Sandy might have another punch in store for you -- it could hold up your closing.
11/29/2012 - By: Monica Brown
SI Officials Try To Aid Hurricane-Devastated Homeowners
Elected officials on Staten Island are trying to come up with a program that helps hurricane-devastated homeowners get fair market value for their property.
11/23/2012 - By: Monica Brown
S.I. Board Of Realtors Opens Up Its Online Housing Listings To Storm Victims
In the aftermath of Sandy, there is not much housing to go around, so the Staten Island Board of Realtors is teaming up with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and city and state agencies to make it easier to find on the Internet.
11/12/2012 - By: Monica Brown