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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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Yes, Remote Closings Are Possible. Here’s How.
Written by Margery N. Weinstein and Jeffrey Lederman on April 28, 2020
Careful planning and attention to detail are crucial to the “escrow closing.”
Federal giants can now buy mortgages in “forbearance” because of coronavirus.
Brooklyn's Priciest Home Sale Ever Closes Virtually
April 16, 2020
$20.3 million riverfront condo closes during citywide shutdown.
Buyer Recounts Virtual Interview With Co-op Board
April 15, 2020
Coronavirus pandemic is forcing boards to adapt to virtual interviews.
Co-op and Condo Apartments Are Still Selling – Virtually
April 10, 2020
Showings, co-op board interviews and closings are moving on-line.
Are Real Estate Appraisers “Essential” Workers?
March 27, 2020
Gov. Cuomo asked to allow appraisers and inspectors to work during pandemic.
Homebuyers Insisting on "Coronavirus Clause" in Contracts
March 25, 2020
Uncertainty is leading buyers to seek an escape hatch.
When Buying Into a Co-op, Better Do Your Due Diligence
Written by Dale J. Degenshein on March 24, 2020
An ancient alteration comes back to haunt the buyer of a co-op.
Developers Turning Unsold Condos Into Rentals
March 09, 2020
“Rent-to-own” is the new rallying cry in a sluggish sales market.
Bill Would Extend VA Loans to Co-op Buyers
February 26, 2020
New bill before Congress seeks to revive co-op mortgages for veterans.
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