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The Smoke-Free Air Act, Local Law 147 & other NYC smoking laws for apartments explained. What do apartment and building owners need to do to comply?

Understanding NYC Smoking Laws for Apartments

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / January 28, 2020

NYC smoking laws for apartments are quite strict. The Smoke-Free Air Act of 2002 prohibited smoking or e-cigarette use in indoor common areas, while Local Law 147 which went into effect in 2018 required buildings to create, share and post [...]

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REBNY Financial Statement Template

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / January 24, 2020

The REBNY Financial Statement is almost always required when submitting an offer on a co-op apartment in NYC. The REBNY Financial Statement is a high-level summary of your assets, liabilities, income and projected expenses. Submitting a REBNY Financial Statement along

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What is the FSBO success rate in NYC for home owners selling without the help of a traditional real estate agent? You'll be surprised at the statistics!

What’s the FSBO Success Rate in NYC?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / January 22, 2020

So you’re thinking about selling your home without an agent and want to know what the FSBO success rate in NYC is. Well, the FSBO success rate in NYC actually varies quite dramatically depending on how a seller approaches the

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How does the NYC FSBO closing process work for home owners selling without the assistance of a traditional listing agent? Read our step by step guide now!

How the NYC FSBO Closing Process Works for Home Sellers

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / January 22, 2020

The NYC FSBO Closing Process is surprisingly easy as long as you have accepted an offer from a qualified home buyer. Assuming that you have elected to sell via a Hauseit Assisted FSBO, you have already cleared the toughest hurdle to

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Why You Need a Real Estate Agent in NYC

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / January 22, 2020

With consumer real estate search websites like StreetEasy more popular than ever, why do you still need a real estate agent in NYC? Here’s why you need a real estate agent in NYC if you’re selling your home: Professional, realistic

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Should You Use a Broker in NYC to Sell Your Home?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / January 22, 2020

One of the most frequently asked questions we receive is should you use a broker in NYC. The answer depends greatly on whether you’re looking to rent, buy or sell in New York City. So should you use a broker

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What Is a Co-op Special Assessment in NYC?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / January 22, 2020

What is a co-op special assessment in NYC? Are assessments tax-deductible? Is the buyer or seller responsible for paying current assessments? Are assessments negotiable? We explain everything you need to know about co-op special assessments in NYC in this article.

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Buying a coop in NYC can be a daunting process. What are the pros and cons of buying a coop apartment? When should you start working on the board package? What's the board interview really like? We take you step by step through the co-op buying process, from finding the perfect apartment to guidance for closing day.

The Complete Guide to Buying a Coop in NYC

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / January 22, 2020

Buying a coop in NYC takes around 3 months from the time you sign a purchase contract on an apartment. Co-op buyer closing costs are between 1% to 2%, which are much lower than the typical ~4% for condo apartments.

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Selling FSBO? Learn how to stop agents from hijacking your unrepresented buyers and charging you a buyers' agent commission. Save 6% when selling FSBO.

How to Avoid Buyer’s Agents and Paying Commissions when Selling FSBO

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / January 21, 2020

Selling FSBO gives you the certainty of saving a minimum of 3% in brokers fees and the opportunity to save up to 6% in agent commissions. In order to save the full 6%, a FSBO seller must sell his or

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Real Estate Buyer Agent Fees in NYC

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / January 21, 2020

What are real estate buyer agent fees in NYC? Whether your are buying or selling, it’s important to know how much commission real estate buyer’s agents earn in NYC. The good news is that the services of buyers’ agents are

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