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.
Buyer Tips
Practical buying guidance — inspections, contracts, contingencies, offer strategy
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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.
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Winning a Bidding War on a Long Island Home Without Overpaying
Nassau County sold 51.6% of May homes above asking. How a Long Island offer works, what sellers weigh, and what overbidding costs at 7.40%.
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Check the License Before Signing: How to Vet a Long Island Real Estate Agent With State Records
A state-records checklist for vetting a Long Island real estate agent: license lookup, the DOS-1736-f and DOS-2156 forms, and where to file a complaint.
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How to Handle the Contract Deposit When You Buy a Home in New York
In a New York home purchase the deposit usually goes to the seller’s attorney after the contract is signed, held in escrow. Here is how that works, what puts it at risk, and how to protect it.
