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Buying a NYC co-op or condo apartment is one of the biggest investments you'll every make. This purchase is more than just buying a home, it's investing in a housing corporation. Articles, here, will help you understand what your investment really means, and how to make a safe one.
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Exodus to the Suburbs Reaching “Insane” Levels
September 04, 2020
Co-ops and condos face long-term fallout from pandemic-inspired departures.
Co-op and Condo Contracts Showing Signs of Life
July 24, 2020
After steep decline, signed contracts picking up as city reopens.
The Myth of the “COVID Discount” on Home Prices
July 21, 2020
Drop in Manhattan sales is seen as a “statistical anomaly,” not a trend.
Tax revenue from real-estate transactions has begun to rebound.
Rent-to-own programs gaining popularity as the city battles the pandemic.
Manhattan Apartment Sales Take Biggest Dive in 30 Years
July 03, 2020
With in-person showings returning and listings up, market begins to stir.
Are Virtual Apartment Showings Here to Stay?
June 25, 2020
Even as Phase Two reopens real estate, in-person tours present problems.
New Safety Protocols for Selling Co-ops and Condos
June 23, 2020
Personal interactions can resume under Phase Two of the reopening.
A Ray of Hope for the City’s Co-op and Condo Market
June 16, 2020
Number of sales and median price rose in the first week of June.
Apartment Listings Are Rising. Sales Are Not.
June 11, 2020
If you’re thinking about selling your apartment, get in line.
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