Selling your home but don’t have the money to hire a professional stager? Never fear. These five tips will have you on the way to quick sale without breaking the bank. Pack away your personal items. Potential buyers need to be able to picture themselves living in a new home; that’s pretty tough to do […]
When purchasing a property in New York City (or anywhere, for that matter), buyers need to account for more than just the purchase price of their new home. On both the purchase and sale side, taxes, mortgage fees, and other closing costs can add up to significant amounts. However, there are ways to save a […]
The floors are polished, the personal knick-knacks are put away and the walls are sporting a fresh coat of neutral-colored paint; you’re ready to put your home on the market. But how should you price it? Pricing correctly from the outset is of the upmost importance when selling a home. Statistics show that if a […]
If you’re thinking of buying or selling a co-op or condo in New York, chances are you’ve heard talk of the building’s offering plan. So, just what is an offering plan, anyway, and why do attorneys care so much about what’s in it (and, for that matter, why should you care)? Top NYC real estate attorney Sandy Schwartz, Partner at […]
If you’ve checked out any co-op listings in NYC, you’ve most-likely seen a note in the listing information something to the effect of “% tax deductible.” Ever wondered what that means or how it’s figured out? It’s actually fairly simple. When you purchase property, your real estate taxes and any interest you pay on your mortgage are tax […]