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Explore resources and insights tailored for home buyers, sellers, owners, and landlords navigating the New York City real estate market. From essential real estate topics to practical guides and market insights designed to help you make informed decisions at every stage. I hope you enjoy these resources as much as I enjoy sharing them. Reach out — let’s start the conversation.
What to Ask at Open Houses: How NYC Buyers Evaluate Listings Across the Buying Process
A process-driven look at how NYC buyers evaluate listings before, during, and after open houses — moving beyond first impressions to understand value, risk, and context.
How Sales and Rental Comparables Function Across the NYC Ownership Lifecycle
An exploration of how buyers, sellers, and owners evaluate the dynamics of pricing, positioning, and real-world market demand across the NYC ownership lifecycle.
Understanding NYC Closing Costs for Homebuyers
A practical overview of NYC closing costs for homebuyers, covering attorney fees, mortgage costs, transfer taxes, building fees, and how condo, co-op, and new development purchases differ.
How to Evaluate a NYC Condo’s Long-Term Financial Performance Using Key Investment Metrics
An overview of key financial metrics—NOI, cap rate, cash-on-cash return, GRM, and DSCR—and how they’re used to assess long-term NYC condo performance.
What Attorney Due Diligence Really Means in NYC (And Why It Matters More Than Most Buyers Expect)
Attorney due diligence is one of the most important steps in NYC co-op and condo purchases. Understand what’s reviewed, when it happens, and why it matters.
Special Assessments: Key Insights For NYC Co-ops and Condos
Learn how special assessments in NYC co-ops and condos affect ownership, pricing, and buyer perception—and how they factor into real estate decisions.
Navigating NYC Co-op Rules: How Buying Requirements, Subletting, and Lifestyle Policies Shape Your Options
Explore essential NYC co-op rules, including gifting, co-purchasing, pied-à-terres, subleasing limits, and pet policies—and how these rules impact buying decisions, ownership flexibility, and daily living.
How to Evaluate a Condo’s Long-Term Potential as an Investment in NYC
A practical framework for evaluating NYC condo investments—covering appreciation, rental flexibility, liquidity, carrying costs, and long-term resale value.
Co-op vs. Condo Subletting in NYC: Flexibility, Value, and Long-Term Use
Understand how inventory, costs, and subletting rules shape the co-op vs. condo decision for NYC buyers planning long-term ownership.
Post-Closing Liquidity in NYC Co-ops: What It Is and How to Calculate It
Learn how NYC co-ops evaluate post-closing liquidity, what counts as liquid assets, how reserves are calculated, and how to prepare a strong financial profile.
Understanding Dual Agency: What NYC Real Estate Buyers Need to Know
Learn how dual agency works in NYC real estate and why clear buyer representation matters. Understand agency relationships, conflicts, and how buyers protect their interests.
When NYC Inventory Falls Short: Finding the Right Property When Listings Miss the Mark
When NYC inventory falls short, the right strategy—and the right agent—make all the difference. Learn how buyers can stay competitive and find the right property
Flip Taxes in NYC Real Estate: A Buyer’s Guide to Understanding Resale Costs
Learn how NYC flip taxes impact co-op resales. This guide explains costs, calculations, and tips for buyers navigating NYC real estate.
NYC Buyer’s Guide to Building Financials: How to Evaluate a Co-op or Condo’s Health
Learn how to evaluate a NYC co-op or condo’s financial health. Understand reserves, expenses, arrears, and key due-diligence findings that impact long-term stability.
Buying in an HDFC Co-op: What to Know About Income-Restricted NYC Housing
Buying an HDFC co-op in NYC can offer affordability, but comes with income limits and resale rules. Learn how HDFCs work and whether they’re the right fit.
Navigating Multiple Offers as a Buyer in NYC’s Real Estate Market
Learn what sellers consider in multiple-offer situations and how to present a clear, confident offer when competition is high.
Buying in a Building with Major Capital Projects: What NYC Buyers Should Know and Ask
Buying in a building with upcoming renovations? Learn how to evaluate capital projects, assessments, and reserve funds before purchasing in a NYC co-op or condo.
NYC Condos vs. Co-ops: Key Differences Every Buyer Should Know
Understand the key differences between NYC condos and co-ops — ownership, board approval, carrying costs, subletting, and resale considerations.
Buying vs. Renting in NYC: A Financial Perspective
Deciding whether to buy or rent in NYC depends on costs, timeline, lifestyle, and long-term goals. Here’s how to compare upfront expenses, equity, and flexibility.
Best Time to Buy in NYC: How Seasonality Affects Inventory and Negotiation
Learn how timing affects inventory, competition, and pricing in the NYC real estate market. Discover the best seasons to buy and how preparation beats timing alone.