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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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City’s New “Open Door” to Finance Affordable Co-ops and Condos
December 15, 2017
But home ownership in this golden city is becoming a dream for the fortunate few.
In Another Golden Manhattan Year, Trump Properties Slump
December 13, 2017
Borough’s co-op and condo sales prices levelled off in 2017.
GOP Tax Bill Could Slash New York Home Prices
December 06, 2017
A 10 percent drop is likely if Senate tax bill becomes law.
A Better Way for Boards to Vet Dogs
December 05, 2017
American Kennel Club certification promises a peaceable pooch.
Condos to Top Hotel Rooms at Revamped Waldorf Astoria
November 20, 2017
Developer announces plans to eliminate 1,000 hotel rooms.
Luxury Condos in Brooklyn Are “Gentrification at Its Worst”
November 16, 2017
Crown Heights activists fight city plan for Bedford Union Armory.
Big Bump in Baby Boomers Who Opt to Rent Instead of Buy
November 14, 2017
The implications for New York co-ops and condos are significant.
Wake Up and Smell the Mothballs
November 01, 2017
Co-op and condo buyers need to heed the obvious warning signs.
State Cracks Down on Phony Fees for Title Insurance
Written by Ron Egatz on October 26, 2017
New regulations seek to end long-standing system of payola.
The Russians Keep Coming
October 25, 2017
Mayor dismayed by influx of “dirty” foreign money in city’s real estate.
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