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Made an Offer on a House No Response

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / October 3, 2018

So you made an offer on a house and all you’ve received in return is silence. What this usually means is that your offer was too low or otherwise offensive in some way. Your offer email could also have been [...]

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Buying a house with cash is faster and simpler than purchasing a home with a mortgage. All cash buyers won’t have to deal with the loan approval process and can often close in under 30 days vs 60 to 90 days if financing.

How to Buy a House with Cash in NYC

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / October 2, 2018

Buying a house with cash is faster and simpler than purchasing a home with a mortgage. All cash buyers won’t have to deal with the loan approval process and can often close in under 30 days vs 60 to 90

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The benefits of accepting a cash offer on a house vs an offer that is reliant on securing a mortgage are speed and certainty of execution. All cash offers are much quicker to close, and you won’t have to worry about the financing falling through.

Benefits of Accepting a Cash Offer on House in NYC

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / October 1, 2018

The benefits of accepting a cash offer on a house vs an offer that is reliant on securing a mortgage are speed and certainty of execution. All cash offers are much quicker to close, and you won’t have to worry

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Whether you can afford to buy an apartment in NYC depends on your annual income, how much you’ve saved and the estimated carrying costs of your condo or co-op apartment.

Can I Afford to Buy an Apartment in NYC?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / October 1, 2018

The easiest way to determine whether or not you can afford to buy an apartment in NYC is to use Hauseit’s Home Affordability Calculator. How much apartment you can afford depends on your annual income, how much you’ve saved and

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It’s far easier to sell an apartment in NYC without a broker than most New York City real estate agents and brokers will care to admit.

Can I Sell an Apartment in NYC Without a Broker?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / September 28, 2018

It’s far easier to sell an apartment in NYC without a broker than most real estate agents will care to admit. With that said, before listing your home FSBO on the internet it’s important to understand why brokers are relevant

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What is the earnest money check for a NYC home purchase? The earnest money check is a personal check worth 10% of the purchase price, made out by the buyer and delivered to the seller’s attorney along with a signed contract.

The Earnest Money Check for a NYC Home Purchase Explained

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / September 28, 2018

The earnest money check is a personal check worth 10% of the purchase price, made out by the buyer and delivered to the seller’s attorney along with a signed contract. The earnest money check is deposited after the seller has

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An open house is public event hosted by a home seller or listing agent where everyone and anyone is welcome to stop by to view the property for sale. An open house typically lasts for one to three hours and is advertised on the MLS, various property search websites and even local newspapers.

What Is an Open House?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / September 27, 2018

An open house is public event hosted by a home seller or listing agent where everyone and anyone is welcome to stop by to view the property for sale. An open house typically lasts for one to three hours and

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Most renters in NYC end up working with a broker out of necessity rather than by choice. What do we mean by this? Since most rental apartments have a listing broker representing the landlord, it’s impossible to avoid working with that agent and paying the broker fee if you want to rent the apartment.

Do You Need a Broker to Rent an Apartment in NYC?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / September 27, 2018

Most renters in NYC end up working with a broker out of necessity rather than by choice. What do we mean by this? Since most rental apartments have a listing broker representing the landlord, it’s impossible to avoid working with

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Generally speaking, offers should not be less than 10% of the asking price for a reasonably priced listing. The answer will vary based on how reasonable the listing price is.

What Is a Reasonable Offer on a House in NYC?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / September 26, 2018

What is a reasonable offer on a house? Generally speaking, offers should not be less than 10% of the asking price for a reasonably priced listing. The answer will vary based on how reasonable the listing price is. If there’s

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Rental broker fees in NYC are usually paid by tenants instead of landlords. A rental can be no fee if the landlord is paying the broker commission or if no agent is involved.

Who Pays the Broker Fee When Renting in NYC?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / September 25, 2018

Rental broker fees in NYC are usually paid by tenants instead of landlords. This is the opposite of what happens in the rest of the country, whereby landlords normally pay rental broker commissions. With that said, not all rentals in

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