Decisions, Decisions, Decisions. Some people are very decisive. Black and white. I love it. I hate it. They know what they want. Others, well, can’t decide if their life depended on it. Well, what if their housing depended on it? …
Imagine this. You come to NYC maybe 7 or 8 times a year due to work, and you start loving it here. Or maybe during college, you spent some time here, and even though you don’t live here now, you …
Happy New Year! We can’t believe it’s another year. Time flies, as you know, and before we know it, we will be in the Spring market. We thought it would be a good time to talk about getting your home …
Imagine this…you live in NYC. You love living here (obviously), so much so that you shout it from the rooftops metaphorically. But then sometimes all of this love causes your friends/family/acquaintances to give you the good news that they are...
‘Tis the season to be jolly and also plentiful with cash. Sharon and I always advise and answer questions from our buyers, sellers, and tenants about all sorts of questions regarding real estate. One question always comes up regarding tips …
Imagine this…you’ve decided you want to buy an apartment and are ready to pull the trigger. Your broker searches for you and comes up with many fantastic options. You excitedly go from one property to the next, and each one …
Today we want you to think back. Think back to the good old days of college when you were living with your friends and how much fun you had. The world was your oyster. Now fast forward that to today, …
Imagine this… you have been studying the market during the best market for sellers anyone has ever seen in the history of the world. At least, that’s your interpretation due to all the prices you see in terms of closings …
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and I hope there are things we are all grateful for. One thing we hope you are grateful for is your broker. This might seem rather gratuitous, but as two hard-working brokers, we think that when you …
NYC is an amazing town. We think it’s the best and there is no place else we would rather live. Many people choose to live here as their primary residence. Some buy as a second home here, and then some …
The date has been set, and you have been revolving everything around it. Your movers, packing, and your life. The closing is finally here and ready to go. But there is a problem. The toilet exploded at the walkthrough, the …
There are so many shows about real estate out there, and I have to be honest, I don’t watch any of them. A long time ago, before I was in real estate, I watched a few, and I remember two …
We have all walked through a haunted house at some point in life, but what about while trying to sell a house or an apartment in NYC? Open houses have always been an excellent way for a seller's agent to …
Have you ever bought something on Amazon, read the reviews, and then realized this wasn’t what you thought it would be when you received it? Well, so have I. Well, imagine buying an apartment, spending months getting a mortgage and …
You have gone through the process of searching and finding a co-op you love. You have handed in the dreaded board package and have interviewed with the board. The only thing left to do is close, but not so fast …
Imagine this…you’re a broker in NYC, and you get a call. It’s a client you’ve known for a few years, and you love them. They are lovely and have decided to sell the stunning loft you helped them purchase a …
Whenever I tell people that buying in NYC is different than anywhere else, I can literally hear them rolling their eyes. I get it, New Yorkers; we think we’re special. Ha! But whenever I tell people that buying is different …
You had your property on the market for 6 months and it was shown often but no offers. You really liked your broker or maybe you’re not sure if you liked your broker because they didn’t sell your property. You …
There is nothing like buying a new home. Whether it’s new development or a resale and it’s new to you sometimes change can be just what you need for a fresh start. But what happens when change is happening in …
You decided to list your property because you’ve already moved out and it's now ready to hit the market. Things are going great and there are many inquiries about it. You are lucky enough to get an offer on it …
You’ve been looking at properties for the last six months and now you have found the ideal home. You are so excited as you receive an accepted offer and you’re already figuring out what to get rid of and what …
The Broads needed a break so we are re-releasing an oldie but a goodie about what a board interview entails. We will be back next week with new content and more great information. New York City is a unique place …
There are many choices to make when buying. You want to consider location, size, a building with amenities vs one without and renovations. Thinking about if you want to renovate or not is a big decision as it will determine …
We all know change is inevitable and we would say that change is not always a bad thing. Right now no matter where you live change in the real estate market is happening and the one thing that has always …