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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 Homeownership Rates Among Lowest in U.S.
August 18, 2016
Report says nearly one-third of Brooklyn homeowners are “severely cost burdened.”
Bad News and Good News from the High Line
August 11, 2016
Real estate values soar near the green ribbon on the West Side.
Another Mitchell-Lama Co-op Considers Leaving the Program
August 09, 2016
Village View is considering cashing in on high real estate prices.
Can Co-op Buyers Order Inspections?
August 04, 2016
It’s all a question of who’s responsible for what.
Re-financing Rebounds
August 02, 2016
The Brexit vote – and the ensuing decline in interest rates – are fueling a boom in mortgage refinancing.
U.S. Homeownership Hits Half-Century Low
July 29, 2016
High prices and limited supply are keeping renters from becoming buyers.
Caveat Emptor
July 27, 2016
Apartment buyers – not co-op boards – must police the accuracy of apartment listings.
A Luxury Condo That Reveals the Way We Live Now
July 22, 2016
Chelsea project responds to “softening” market with $17 million apartments.
Co-op and Condo Prices Jumped 10 Percent in Past Year
July 19, 2016
Middle market joins high end in boosting prices across the city.
If a FOR SALE Sign Gets Rusty in This Market, Something's Wrong
Written by Stuart Saft on July 15, 2016
Boards need to be aware of forces that can stymie apartment sales or lower prices.
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Habitat Week by Week
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Professionals in some of the key fields of co-op and condo board governance and building management answer common questions in their areas of expertise
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