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What is a sponsor unit? What are the advantages to buying a sponsor apartment in New York City? What are the negatives to buying a sponsor unit co op? What are some nuances to calculating transfer taxes owed for a sponsor sale coop? We'll teach you everything you need to know about buying a sponsor unit in NYC.

Buying a Sponsor Unit in NYC

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

There are many advantages as well as considerations to buying a sponsor unit in NYC. If your buyer's agent hasn't already explained to you the differences in closing costs associated with buying a sponsor unit in NYC, then you should [...]

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What's the difference between condo common charges vs co op maintenance fees for NYC apartments? What do condo fees cover? What is the average maintenance cost for an apartment in New York City? Can you have a condo with no maintenance fee? Learn everything about apartment maintenance and monthly maintenance fees here.

Condo Common Charges vs Co op Maintenance Fee in NYC

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

What's the difference between condo common charges vs co op maintenance fees? Why do some NYC apartments for sale list maintenance while others list common charges? We'll go over everything you need to know about condo fees and co op

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What is Floor Area Ratio or FAR? We'll explain what this important zoning metric really means and when it will matter for NYC home buyers. We'll demonstrate a sample FAR calculation on a multi family townhouse in Brooklyn so you can see how valuable extra buildable square footage can be.

Floor Area Ratio and FAR calculation in NYC

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

The only time you’ll need to worry about floor area ratio is if you’re buying a house in NYC. Only then will the FAR calculation even matter to home buyers. That’s because even if a co op or condo building

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Junior 4 apartments in NYC are highly controversial. A Junior Four apartment in NYC is a one bedroom apartment with extra alcove space that can be used as a second bedroom, sleeping area, office or dining room. Learn the difference between Junior 4 and 2 bedroom apartments in NYC.

What Is a Junior 4 Apartment in NYC?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / March 23, 2018

The topic of ‘Junior 4’ apartments in NYC is a highly contentious subject matter among buyers, sellers and brokers. Junior Four apartments are controversial because there is no single, authoritative definition of what constitutes a Junior 4 apartment in NYC.

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Template REBNY Co-op Purchase Application for New York City

Template REBNY Coop Purchase Application for NYC

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / March 22, 2018

When buying a coop in NYC, you’ll typically be provided a coop purchase application that the coop’s managing agent will want you to use. Coop purchase applications will usually be different and customized for the specific coop building you are

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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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