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How Much Home Can I Afford in NYC?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / August 17, 2018

The biggest question first time home buyers have when deciding between buying vs renting is how much home can I afford? We’ll answer this question in detail in this article, from how much cash you need to have saved to [...]

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What’s the benefit of buying a walk up apartment vs elevator building apartment? What are some considerations to buying a walkup unit?

Walk Up Apartment vs Elevator Building in NYC

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / August 16, 2018

What’s the benefit of buying a walk up apartment vs elevator building apartment? We'll explain everything that you need to know including some considerations to buying a walk up unit. Table of Contents: What is a Walk Up Apartment? What

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Is physical home staging worth the cost? Will virtual staging be enough? We'll discuss why staging a home for sale in NYC is generally a bad idea.

Why Staging a Home for Sale in NYC is a Bad Idea

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / August 14, 2018

One of the first questions most prospective home sellers have is whether it makes sense to pay for home staging. Does it make sense to pay the equivalent of a small broker fee just to rent some fancy furniture? We’ll

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Negotiating after home inspection is a common tactic used by buyers in NYC. Everything you need to know about home inspections, from how to ask for one to how to negotiate a credit in lieu of repairs.

Negotiating After Home Inspection in NYC

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / August 14, 2018

Negotiating after home inspection is a very clever and common tactic used by buyers and their agents in NYC. We’ll explain everything you need to know about home inspections in this article, from how to ask for one to how

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When does it make sense to rent vs sell your home? Pros and cons of renting vs selling your house or apartment in NYC. Tax considerations, costs and more.

Rent vs Sell – Should I Sell My House or Rent It out in NYC?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / August 13, 2018

This is a question almost every home owner encounters at some point, whether it’s one year from when you purchased your dream home or twenty years down the road. We all have to move at some point whether we expect

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Are there real estate counter offer etiquette or rules in NYC? What's the best real estate counter offer strategy for buyers and sellers? Samples and more.

How to Counter Offer Real Estate Deals in NYC

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

Is there a proper real estate counter offer etiquette that buyers and sellers should follow? How do experienced real estate brokers counter offer real estate deals in NYC? We’ll teach you everything there is to know about how to counter

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What's the difference between mortgage pre-qualification and mortgage pre-approval? When should I start the process? Sample preapproval letters and more.

Getting Mortgage Pre-Approval in NYC

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

What's the difference between mortgage pre-qualification and mortgage pre-approval in NYC? When and how can I get a pre-approved for a mortgage? We'll explain everything you need to know about getting mortgage pre-approval in New York City and even show

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Everything you need to know about a commercial lease agreement in NYC. Comprehensive guide of important terms & sections. Tips for landlords and tenants.

The NYC Commercial Lease Agreement Explained

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

First time commercial tenants almost always underestimate the sheer complexity of your typical NYC commercial lease agreement. Instead of 6 pages for a residential lease, you might be looking at a document that's 65 pages in length. Don't worry, we'll

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What is a Letter of Intent? Is a Letter of Intent (LOI) binding? What terms are discussed? Overview of the commercial real estate LOI in NYC and more.

The Commercial Real Estate Letter of Intent Explained

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / July 31, 2018

What is a Letter of Intent in commercial real estate sales and leasing? Is a Letter of Intent binding? What terms and conditions are discussed? We'll explain everything you need to know about Letters of Intent and how they work

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How should buyers and sellers approach a real estate bidding war in NYC? Bidding war tips for home buyers and best practices for best and final auctions.

How to Win a Real Estate Bidding War in NYC

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / July 30, 2018

How should buyers and sellers approach a real estate bidding war in NYC? We'll explain everything you need to know about real estate bidding wars in NYC and best practices and tips for both buyers and sellers. Table of Contents:

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