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Primer to the Manhattan MLS of NYC. What is the Manhattan Multiple Listing Service in New York City?

A Primer to the Manhattan MLS of NYC

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / March 15, 2018

What is the Manhattan MLS? Where can I do a Manhattan MLS search if I want to buy property in Manhattan? How do I list my home on the MLS in Manhattan? What’s the difference between REBNY vs MLS in [...]

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Best and Final Offer Strategy and Tactics in NYC

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

What are some best and final offer tactics that home buyers can employ in NYC’s heated property market? What best and final offer strategy should home sellers in New York City utilize to maximize their sale price? Learn more in

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First time home sellers looking to save money always seem to think that a For Sale By Owner buyers agent commission is a misnomer. We’ll explain this this article why a buyers Realtor is still relevant today despite the advent of popular property search websites and what you can still do to save on commission.

For Sale By Owner Buyers Agent Commission in NYC

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / March 12, 2018

First time home sellers looking to save money always seem to think that a For Sale By Owner buyers agent commission is a misnomer. We’ll explain this this article why a buyers Realtor is still relevant today despite the advent

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Buying a house in NYC can be daunting. Not only will you be responsible for the condition of an entire building, your lawyer won’t have financials, offering plans or board minutes to rely on for due diligence. Comprehensive overview plus industry secrets and tips that will give you an edge over the competition.

The Complete Guide to Buying a House in NYC

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / March 7, 2018

Buying a house in NYC can be a daunting process. Not only will you be solely responsible for the future condition of an entire building, your lawyer won’t have audited financial statements, an original offering plan or board minutes to

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NYC Coop Board Package Purchase Application

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / March 6, 2018

Preparing a NYC co-op board package purchase application is the most difficult step in buying a New York City co-op (coop) apartment. Co-op board packages in NYC, also know as purchase applications, are notoriously complex and leave little room for

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Is Buying a House Without an Agent in NYC a Good Idea?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / March 5, 2018

You can find any listing online, so why do you need a buyer's agent? Is buying a house without an agent in NYC a good idea? What about in Westchester or Queens or Long Island? What will you miss out

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What are NYC real estate taxes like? How will tax reform affect NY home owners? What taxes will you owe New York for buying and selling property in New York City? Read our overview of NYC real estate taxes tailored for buyers, sellers and owners. Updated for The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2018!

NYC Real Estate Taxes Overview and Guide for Beginners

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

An overview of the NYC real estate taxes you'll have to face when buying, selling or simply maintaining a property in New York City. Read this guide before buying, whether it's your first or your tenth home purchase! Updated for

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Buying a foreclosure, a short sale or a REO (real estate owned) is one of the most misunderstood topics in real estate. We’ll teach you how to buy a foreclosure in NYC and what happens to a property from pre-foreclosure all the way to a property becoming a REO.

Buying a Foreclosure | How to Buy a Foreclosure in NYC

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

Buying a foreclosure, a short sale or a REO (real estate owned) is one of the most misunderstood topics in real estate. We’ll teach you how to buy a foreclosure in NY and what happens to a property from pre-foreclosure

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Looking to clean out, declutter or simply organize your NYC apartment? Do you need to tidy up your home before your list your apartment for sale? Decluttering your apartment doesn’t need to be stressful. Check out these 7 apartment decluttering secrets for 2018 New York City!

7 Apartment Decluttering Secrets for 2019

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / February 24, 2018

Papers here, boxes there...at some point, we all need to take the time to clean our apartment. But where do you begin? This does not have to be a long, drawn-out process. It can seem overwhelming at times, but it

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Questions to Ask When Viewing an Apartment to Buy in NYC

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / February 21, 2018

Before you wander into the next open house, make sure you know what are the relevant questions to ask when viewing an apartment to buy in NYC. This way, you’ll save having to come back for a second viewing just

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