Brick UndergroundByNew York City brokers are bracing for an “absolutely dead” sales market this summer but that could be good news for buyers who are unscathed by current economic conditions. https://www.brickunderground.com/buy/how-buyers-can-take-advantage-slow-summer-sales-negotiate-discount-pricing-condo-co-op-nyc
Apartment TherapyByAs workers and college students return to the city over summer, rental prices have shot up https://www.marketwatch.com/story/its-nuts-realtors-describe-chaos-in-new-york-citys-hot-rental-market-11656353078
Apartment TherapyByHome sales get put on hold for any number of reasons. Maybe there’s been a medical emergency and the seller can’t continue showing at that point in time. Or maybe the seller no longer has a place to move and needs to stay in the home longer. It could even be that the seller just doesn’t like their listing company anymore and wants to switch to a new one. ...
Brick UndergroundByIt may be your dream to own a New York City brownstone, but in addition to paying a record price when you buy, you are likely to face lots of extra costs that come up unexpectedly. That’s because when you buy a brownstone, you are solely responsible for the maintenance of the building, including the roof, facade, and sidewalk, as well as all taxes and utilities —th ...
The BalanceByYou’ve put together a homebuying budget, researched properties for sale in your area, and found what appears to be your dream home. Making an offer on a house is the next step in the process, and the more prepared you are, the better. https://www.thebalance.com/5-tips-for-making-an-offer-on-a-house-5270465
The Real DealByNew York’s doormen are poised to strike Thursday if they can’t reach a collective bargaining agreement with building owners when their current one ends Wednesday. For brokers, a work stoppage would be bad for business. https://therealdeal.com/2022/04/19/doormen-strike-could-bring-showings-to-a-halt/
Apartment TherapyByThe past two years have seen countless clever closet hacks. From offices (and more offices… and more offices) to nurseries to music studios to mudrooms, the multi-use closet is having a moment. If you’re lucky enough to have an abundance of closet space, these brilliant reinventions are a great way to make the most of every square foot in your home. https:/ ...
21 OakByTaking on a home remodeling project is always exciting, but not every home “improvement” is actually an improvement. Many renovations don’t translate to increased home value and instead wind up costing more time and money. And while customizing your home to suit your needs isn’t always a bad idea, it could come back to haunt you when it’s time to sell. ...
ForbesByGerard Splendore, Cecilia Serrano, Mihal Gartenberg and Jeremy Kamm featured https://www.forbes.com/sites/amandalauren/2022/01/04/10-ways-to-add-value-to-your-home-in-2022/?sh=4884be0d3e43
BobVila.comByMihal Gartenberg comments https://www.bobvila.com/articles/virtual-staging/
Real SimpleByChristopher Totaro and Mihal Gartenberg featured https://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/home-improvement/projects-to-tacklebefore-sell-house
Brick UndergroundByMihal Gartenberg and Kate Wollman-Mahan comment. https://www.brickunderground.com/buy/advice-buyers-low-carrying-costs-nyc-apartment-condo-co-op-monthlies-maintenance-common-charges-tax-abatement
GoBankingRates.comByMihal Gartenberg comments https://www.gobankingrates.com/investing/real-estate/when-is-best-time-buy-home-2021/?utm_campaign=1147933&utm_source=yahoo.com&utm_content=11&utm_medium=rss
Apartment TherapyByRachel Lustbader, Mihal Gartenberg, Steve Gottlieb, Jeremy Kamm, and Hala Lawrence comment. https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/make-bathroom-look-more-expensive-36983416
Brick UndergroundByMihal Gartenberg and Sarah Minton comment. https://www.brickunderground.com/rent/realty-bites-documents-for-guarantors-applications-landlords-renters-fees-nyc
Gardening Etc.ByGerard Splendore and Mihal Gartenberg comment. https://www.gardeningetc.com/us/advice/landscaping-mistakes
StreetEasyBy93 Madison St. Apt. 5B by Mihal Gartenberg featured. https://streeteasy.com/blog/lower-east-side-rentals/
Brick UndergroundByMihal Gartenberg comments. https://www.brickunderground.com/buy/buyers-renters-pause-plans-concerns-covid-delta-variant-opportunities-nyc
Real Simple MagazineByJune Gottlieb, Mihal Gartenberg, Bonnie Lindenbaum and Christopher Totaro comment. https://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/home-improvement/home-upgrades-that-never-pay-off
Real HomesByMihal Gartenberg and Rachel Lustbader comment. https://www.realhomes.com/news/the-biggest-mistakes-home-buyers-make-in-a-sellers-market
