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Is Buying a Coop a Good Investment in NYC?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / October 31, 2017

You’ve finally saved up the money for a down payment on an apartment in NYC and you want to ask, is buying a coop a good investment in NYC? This is a question that has perplexed New Yorkers ever since [...]

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What is the difference between a mortgage broker and bank in NYC? Do I pay more by working with a mortgage broker versus a mortgage banker?

Difference Between Mortgage Broker and Bank in NYC

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / October 25, 2017

The difference between a mortgage broker and bank is that a mortgage broker is not directly lending any money for a mortgage and is simply originating and brokering a loan. In other words, a mortgage broker is a middleman that

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Should I Renovate Before Selling in NYC?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / October 23, 2017

Whether to renovate before selling is a common question posed by home owners in New York City. So should you sell a home as is? Or is it worth it to renovate before selling in NYC? Table of Contents: Should

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What is the Dutchess County MLS? Which real estate broker database is relevant for Dutchess County NY? Can I sell my home through a flat fee MLS listing?

Dutchess County MLS: What is the Dutchess County NY MLS?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / October 20, 2017

What is the Dutchess County MLS? Which real estate broker database is relevant for Dutchess County NY? Can I sell my home through a Flat Fee MLS listing? Dutchess County, NY is covered by the Hudson Gateway MLS, which is

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What is the Ulster County MLS? How do I list my home For Sale By Owner on the Ulster County NY MLS? Does the Ulster County MLS accept flat fee listings?

Ulster County MLS – What is the Ulster County NY MLS?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / October 19, 2017

What is the Ulster County MLS? How do I sell my home For Sale By Owner in Ulster County NY? Does the Ulster County NY MLS accept flat fee listings? The Ulster County MLS today is for all intents and

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What is the New York Putnam County MLS? How do I sell my home For Sale By Owner in Putnam County, NY? How do I list my property on the MLS for a flat fee?

Putnam County MLS – What is the Putnam County, NY MLS?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / October 17, 2017

What is the New York Putnam County MLS? How do I sell my home For Sale By Owner in Putnam County, NY? How do I list my property on the MLS for a flat fee so I don't have to

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Do Real Estate Agents Split Commission?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / October 12, 2017

Are listing brokers legally required to co-broke with buyers' agents? Do real estate agents split commission with each other in New York State and NYC? Contrary to popular belief, listing brokers are not legally required to share commission with buyers'

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Exclusive Right To Represent Buyer Agreement NY

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / October 11, 2017

Do home buyers normally sign an Exclusive Right to Represent Buyer Agreement in NY? Is it required or just the norm? What about buyers in New York City? Home buyers in New York City are typically free agents and are

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How should you go about preparing for the co op board interview? Read our time tested tips and advice from industry insiders who have seen it all.

Preparing for the Co op Board Interview in NYC

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / October 4, 2017

Congratulations for being in contract to buy a coveted New York City cooperative apartment! As the next step, you'll need to submit a purchase application and pass the infamous co op board interview in order to complete your purchase. There's

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Local Law 11 (FISP), also known as the Facade Inspection & Safety Program, mandates the periodic inspection of building exteriors in NYC.

FISP Local Law 11 NYC

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / September 25, 2017

The NYC Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP), formerly known as Local Law 11, requires NYC buildings taller than six stories to have their facades inspected and repaired every five years. In this article, we discuss the history of FISP and

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