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Quarrel in a mature family. Senior husband and wife are sitting on opposite sides of the sofa in the interior of the apartment. Relationship difficulties stock photo
Negotiating + Financing
After a divorce, how do I remove my ex’s name from our condo’s mortgage?
By Celia Young |May 15, 2024 - 10:00AM
A railroad apartment near a bridge in Queens, New York CIty.
Roommates + Landlords
I pay preferential rent and I'm getting new roommates. How do I avoid a rent hike?
By Celia Young |May 13, 2024 - 3:30PM
Laundry room of an apartment house in the basement with some washers in a row stock photo
Neighbors
How do we stop a non-resident who sneaks into our basement to do their laundry?
By Celia Young |May 6, 2024 - 11:30AM
Renovation concept - room in old building during restoration stock photo
Affordable Housing
My landlord wants to renovate my rent-stabilized apartment. Can I pay for the upgrade to avoid a rent hike?
By Celia Young |May 1, 2024 - 3:30PM
West 106th Street and Hudson River in New York City
Sell
Are NYC sellers paying smaller commissions to buyer’s brokers?
By Jennifer White Karp |April 29, 2024 - 9:45AM
Beautiful NYC walk-ups in a quiet upper west side neighborhood.
Roommates + Landlords
Should I sign my landlord's non-disclosure agreement?
By Celia Young |April 22, 2024 - 12:30PM
Close-up view of New York City style apartment buildings with emergency stairs along Mott Street in Chinatown neighborhood of Manhattan, New York, United States. stock photo
Roommates + Landlords
What rights do squatters have in New York?
By Celia Young |April 8, 2024 - 10:30AM
a row of new york city apartments with trees in front.
Sell
What’s the average flip tax for a condo or co-op in New York City?
By Celia Young |April 1, 2024 - 2:30PM
Businessman signing a mortgage contract of a sale for a new house
New Construction + Condos
Should I ask the seller to buy down my mortgage rate?
By Celia Young |March 25, 2024 - 3:29PM
Brownstone facades & row houses in an iconic neighborhood of Brooklyn Heights in New York City
Sales Market
3 ways to beat all-cash buyers (without beating their price)
By Celia Young |March 18, 2024 - 2:31PM