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Apartment Owners and Buyers:
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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The Co-op/Condo Owner's Manual
New York Times obituary makes it official: the ultra-luxury frenzy is over.
The New BQE: Brooklyn, Queens Expensive
July 11, 2016
Apartment prices in outer boroughs also hitting new highs.
When the Buyer Is a Liar
Written by Dale J. Degenshein on July 08, 2016
A condo board successfully sues a dishonest purchaser.
Co-op and median prices set records, yet again, in the second quarter.
Iconic hotel may turn 1,000 rooms into new condos.
A New Co-op – Yes, a Co-op! – Is Born in Queens
June 15, 2016
The Art Deco Washington Plaza echoes conversion stories from the 1980s.
When Weed Smoke Is a Buzz Kill
June 13, 2016
Apartment sellers should clear the air before closing on a sale.
The Fight to Save Affordable Co-ops
Written by Frank Lovece on May 24, 2016
Soaring sale prices threaten the future of HDFCs.
Hint: It’s not New York. Not even close.
The Little Co-op That Could (Remain Affordable)
Written by Bill Morris on May 17, 2016
An HDFC co-op resists the trend to cash in on soaring apartment prices.
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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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