Open House Etiquette for Buyers, From the Front Door to the Follow-Up
A few good habits make an open house more useful for you and more pleasant for everyone else. Here is what to do at the door, inside the rooms and after you leave.
Buyer Tips
Practical buying guidance — inspections, contracts, contingencies, offer strategy
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The Parts of a Strong Offer Letter, One Clause at a Time
A strong offer is more than a number. Walk through price, financing, contingencies, timing and the personal touches that make an offer easy for a seller to say yes to.
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Is a Home Warranty Worth the Premium? A Balanced Look
A home warranty is a service contract, not insurance. Weigh what it covers, what it excludes, what you pay in fees and when it makes sense for a buyer or a seller.
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Rejected on TikTok: What a Babe Ruth Co-op Denial Shows About the NYC Co-op Board Interview
A viral co-op rejection put board interviews in the headlines. Here is how to prepare, and what NYC’s new 45-day rule changes for buyers.
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Walking a Home Inspection: What to Watch and What to Ask
Attending your inspection pays off. Here is how to follow the inspector through the house, which questions to ask, and how to read the report once it lands.
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Co-op, Condo, or House: Choosing a Structure on Long Island
Ownership structure shapes monthly costs, approval steps, control and resale. Compare co-ops, condos and single-family houses before you decide which fits your plans.
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How to Read Your Closing Disclosure in New York, Page by Page
A page-by-page guide to reading your Closing Disclosure in New York: the 3-business-day rule, fee limits, Suffolk mortgage tax, and what to check.
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How to Apply for the STAR Property Tax Exemption in New York
Step-by-step guide to registering for NY’s STAR credit or exemption: who qualifies, what to gather, where to apply, and the mistakes that delay a benefit.
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How to Estimate Closing Costs on a New York Home Purchase
A step-by-step method for estimating New York closing costs: mortgage recording tax, title, prepaids, the mansion tax, and how to check a Loan Estimate.
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Reading a New York Title Report Before Closing, One Schedule at a Time
A step-by-step guide to reading a New York title report: Schedule A, the exceptions, what to ask before closing, and the deed alerts to set up after.
