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There is no way to lease a rent controlled NYC apartment unless you are a qualifying family member of an existing rent controlled tenant.

What is a Rent Controlled Apartment in NYC Real Estate?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / August 16, 2022

A rent controlled apartment is the holy grail of affordable housing in NYC. If you’ve ever heard about someone who pays just a few hundred dollars a month for a prime NYC apartment, chances are that it’s a rent controlled [...]

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A market value rider increases the amount of your home's title insurance protection up to the fair market value of the property. It can be purchased at closing.

What Is a Market Value Rider in NYC Real Estate?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / August 15, 2022

A Market Value Rider (MVR) increases the amount of title insurance protection on your property in New York and NYC. Without the addition of a market value rider, a traditional title insurance policy will only provide coverage up to your

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List your home on the OneKey MLS for no upfront cost with Hauseit. The OneKey Multiple Listing Service covers Long Island and the Hudson Valley.

How to List on the OneKey MLS for Free

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / August 12, 2022

You can list your home on the OneKey MLS for free with a Hauseit Assisted FSBO Listing. Our DIY listing service at Hauseit is similar to a Flat Fee MLS Listing, with the difference being that you don’t owe any

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A protected buyer list in NYC real estate is a set of names your listing agent remains eligible to earn a commission on after the listing agreement expires. A protected buyer list is also referred to as a protection clause, a safety clause or an extender clause in real estate lingo.

What Is a Protected Buyer List in NYC Real Estate?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / August 11, 2022

A protected buyer list in NYC real estate is a set of names your listing agent remains eligible to earn a commission on within a certain period of time after the original listing agreement expires. A protected buyer list is

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Why do I need an access agreement for adjacent properties when doing facade work? Who needs to sign? Who negotiates? Sample agreement & more.

Access Agreement for Adjoining Property in NYC

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / August 11, 2022

An access agreement is a legal contract between the owners of two or more adjoining properties, that provides terms for accessing each other's properties. This is an agreement that frequently needs to be signed in dense urban areas with adjacent

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Rodents and vermin are an unavoidable reality of living in NYC, but you can reduce the odds of an infestation by picking the right apartment.

How to Avoid Rodents and Vermin when Buying or Renting in NYC

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / August 11, 2022

Rodents and vermin are an unavoidable reality of living in NYC, but you can reduce the odds of an infestation by picking the right apartment in the right type building. We’ll go over several techniques to reduce your odds of

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How much your landlord can raise your rent in NYC depends on what type of apartment you live in. There is no limit on rent increases for unregulated units.

How Much Can Your Landlord Raise Your Rent in NYC?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / August 8, 2022

How much your landlord can raise your rent in NYC depends on what type of apartment you live in. The first thing you should do is figure out whether you live in a free-market (“unregulated”) apartment or a “regulated” apartment,

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Pros and cons of renting out your property furnished vs unfurnished. Wider tenant pool, rent differential, tax benefits, landlord convenience & more.

Should I Rent My House Furnished or Unfurnished?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / June 14, 2022

There are many benefits to renting out your property furnished, including the ability to access a wider pool of prospective tenants, the ability to charge a higher rent, the ability to write-off furniture and furnishings and the convenience of not

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Closing on a house remotely with a power of attorney, an online notary, wet and dry signatures vs a traditional closing & more.

Can You Close On a House Remotely?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / June 13, 2022

Yes, you can close on a house remotely as closing documents can either be digitally signed or notarized via an online notary service. While most documents can be e-signed, some of the most important closing documents such as the deed

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When do I have to give notice via a non-renewal lease letter? Who must give notice? Sample letter to tenant & letter to landlord & more.

The Non-Renewal Lease Letter Explained

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / June 1, 2022

In some states, cities and/or counties, there are housing laws that require a certain notice period to notify the other party in a lease agreement of your intent to not renew the lease. Typically, when such regulations exist, it falls

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