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Buying Property in New York City as a Foreigner

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

Buying property in New York City as a Foreigner is quite easy as you are treated no differently versus domestic purchasers. With the exception of purchasing a co-op which we’ll discuss below, you’ll face no special taxes or levies in [...]

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Why Do Real Estate Agents Still Exist in NYC?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / August 1, 2017

Very often we'll receive Google search alerts about yet another ambitious new tech start-up promising to completely disrupt real estate brokerage. Usually, it will be a press release self-promoting another bold, young entrepreneur with zero real estate experience promising to

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Buying Property in NYC through a LLC

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / July 28, 2017

What are the pro's and con's of buying property in NYC through a LLC? Here’s what you need to know before you submit an offer. Table of Contents: Why should investors consider buying property in NYC? Is buying property in NYC

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Why is your bank asking for a coop questionnaire to be filled out? What does a sample co-op questionnaire look like? Who pays for it?

Sample Coop Questionnaire in NYC

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / July 26, 2017

A coop questionnaire is a survey that banks and mortgage lenders will request the managing agent of a cooperative apartment building to fill out in order to approve the building for financing. So why is your bank asking for a

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Buying Your Neighbor’s Apartment in NYC

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

Thinking about buying your neighbor’s apartment in NYC? Do you want to combine your apartment with the one next door? Here’s what you need to know before you approach your neighbor. Table of Contents: Can I buy my neighbor’s house

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NYC Mortgage Commitment Letter Sample

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

It's important for home buyers to understand that a mortgage commitment letter in NYC does not guarantee that the bank will fund your loan. As you will see from the NYC mortgage commitment letter sample below, there are many contingencies

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Having a buyer's agent in NYC may harm your chances of successfully purchasing a home. Don't hurt your chances, here's what to watch out for!

Reasons to Avoid Having a Buyer’s Agent in NYC

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / July 3, 2017

While it can be extremely beneficial to have a seasoned buyer’s broker help you navigate past common first time home buyer mistakes, it can also be very detrimental to work with the average buyer’s agent in NYC. Table of Contents:

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Why You Should Avoid a Seller’s Agent in NYC

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / June 29, 2017

Following the crowd can be extremely expensive in New York City. Just ask anyone who’s overpaid for breakfast with other confused souls in the Hamptons on a summer weekend. That’s why you should pause and seriously consider your options before

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What does a condominium budget in NYC look like? What is a condo budget? Check out what a sample condo operating budget looks like!

Condominium Budget – What is a Condo Budget?

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

A condominium budget will determine a condo apartment's monthly common charges. It's critical to analyze a condo budget before signing a purchase contract in NYC. Many first time home buyers rely exclusively on their lawyers to scrutinize the condo budget

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Reasons to Sell For Sale By Owner in the Bronx

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / June 16, 2017

We’ll show you some nontraditional ways and reasons to sell For Sale By Owner in the Bronx in this article. Unfortunately for home sellers in the Bronx, traditional For Sale By Owner (“FSBO”) is as bad an idea as selling with

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