An Agent for You the Buyer? Yes You Can!
When you meet an agent holding an open house, that agent is working for the seller of that house, obviously, not for you. Nothing wrong with that. But if you confide in that agent, did you know that...
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View ArticleHow Much Extra Should You Ask to Allow Buyers to Negotiate for Your Property?
Once you decide to sell your apartment, house or building, the next big decision is to figure out how much to ask for it. New Yorkers are famous for "I can get it for you wholesale!" Everybody...
View ArticleCan I Find a Manhattan Agent Who Will do an Exclusive Listing for 3%?
Sure, this is New York, baby, you can find anything! You can also buy day-old bread, find a used car that's been in a flood, get an unlicensed plumber to redo your bathroom, hire an accountant who...
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The Insider's Guide to "No Fee" Apartments in New York City
Here in Manhattan and Brooklyn, it's common for tenants to pay a broker to help them find an apartment. The fee is usually thousands of dollars, sometimes many thousands of dollars. You'll also find...
View Article"Looking to Rent? Good Luck" Says The Times. Here's How to Better the Odds
Did you see the article in today's New York Times? The title in the print edition is "Looking to Rent? Good Luck," and the title in the online edition is "The Lease is Up, and Now, So Is the Rent."...
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View ArticleGetting That New Construction Condo Inspected
Are you buying a nice new shiny condo? Fantastic! But in the recent struggling economy, many builders have struggled, and as a result some have cut corners in their work to save money. Before you...
View ArticleBeware the Sources of Your Financial Advice!
On this pleasant Sunday morning I'm catching up on my financial reading, and I came across two articles that offer a study on how to think about our finances--and our financial advice, offered so...
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To Renovate Or Not To Renovate? That Is The Question!
Recently a reader asked, "Is it better to buy an apartment that is fully renovated, or is it better to buy an apartment that needs renovation?" and, "Isn't it especially difficult to renovate in a...
View ArticleAre "Pre-Approval" Letters Worth Anything At All?
Several agents and brokers have told me over the years that a pre-approval letter from a bank, mortgage broker or lender of any kind "is not worth the paper it's written on." I happen to disagree....
View ArticleEager Investor Asks: "Where Should I Buy to Make a Big Fortune in Real...
Let's start by taking a deep breath and taking the long view. I trust you understand that what you're doing entails real risk, including the risk that the value of the property you purchase now could...
View ArticleWhat is the best month to list my property for sale? Glad you asked!
A study was recently reported that provides some answers to this question, and the findings are consistent with my experience, as a real estate licensee and as an investor. The link to one article...
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View ArticleResearching Fire and Loss History in Your House (or Maybe One You Want to Buy)
Homeowners can access a database to learn about the fire history and loss history of a particular property. If the current owner agrees to cooperate, you can also do this for a prospective purchase....
View ArticleRenting in New York City? The City Government Has Advice for You!
I found a great article today about how to find an apartment anywhere in New York City. It's written by the city itself, and it's worth sharing with you if you're looking! Enjoy!...
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