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New York, NY, USA - December 21, 2015 - Home alone above the former L’ Greta Spa in New York City.

What's a reverse mortgage—and how common are they in NYC?

By Celia Young•April 2, 2024

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First step in buying an apartment: Get your credit score up

By Celia Young•March 26, 2024

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Should I ask the seller to buy down my mortgage rate?

By Celia Young•March 25, 2024

Brownstone facades & row houses in an iconic neighborhood of Brooklyn Heights in New York City

3 ways to beat all-cash buyers (without beating their price)

By Celia Young•March 18, 2024

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NAR restructures broker commissions in $418 million lawsuit settlement

By Celia Young•March 15, 2024

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A summertime interest rate cut won't fix NYC's inventory problem, experts predict

By Celia Young•March 13, 2024

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How I cut my monthly mortgage payment in half so I could keep my Staten Island home

By Celia Young•March 4, 2024

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What does it mean when an apartment has a 'tenant in place,' and why would you buy one?

By Celia Young•February 14, 2024

7 ways to tell if construction is coming to your NYC neighborhood

7 ways to tell if construction is coming to your NYC neighborhood

By Celia Young•February 13, 2024

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Dealing with a scam, deed theft, or foreclosure? NY’s Homeowner Protection Program can help

By Celia Young•February 12, 2024

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If you need financing to buy AND renovate in NYC, here are the types of loans you can get

By Jennifer White Karp•February 9, 2024

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5 reasons why owners and shareholders run for a seat on the board

By Celia Young•February 6, 2024