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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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Due Diligence Can't Predict All Problems in Co-op and Condo Buildings
September 17, 2021
Co-op and condo buyers must realize that due diligence has its limits.
Bill Seeks to End Criminal Background Checks on Co-op Buyers
Written by Bill Morris on September 16, 2021
Proposal would rob co-op boards of a vital tool when vetting purchasers.
It's Not Easy to Prove That a Co-op Board Discriminated
September 07, 2021
New York City boards still wield vast power when considering purchase applications.
Flip Taxes Rebound as Apartment Sales Regain Pre-Pandemic Glow
September 03, 2021
And that's good news for co-ops and condos that rely on a flip tax.
Nearly Half of the Pricey Condos on Billionaires' Row Sit Empty
August 09, 2021
A new study reveals high vacancy rates in seven supertall condo towers.
After last year's exodus to the suburbs, buyers are returning to the city.
How to Dodge the Dangers of the Co-op Board Interview
August 02, 2021
Knowing what not to ask can keep a board out of legal trouble.
Below-market sale goes through when Chelsea condo board is slow to act.
For Co-op and Condo Buyers, Due Diligence Matters More Than Ever
Written by Bill Morris on July 22, 2021
Florida condo collapse highlights the need to dig before buying.
Low Rents Driving Investors Away From Condos
Written by Bill Morris on July 16, 2021
Rising sales of rental units boost owner occupancy.
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