What is discounted cash flow and why is it important
Real estate investors buy properties that they hope in the future will earn them a considerable return.
Banking blueprint for real estate investors: Managing finances can be a messy affair
Investing in real estate can provide great returns, but managing your finances has the potential to be a big headache if not done correctly.
What is the IRR formula and why it matters for real estate investments
When investing in real estate, you’ll want to know if you’re going to make a profit from your holdings.
Six reasons to refinance your rental property in 2020
Refinancing a property is not limited to your primary residence.
10 Best States To Raise A Family In 2020
When you're raising a child, you'll have to make a lot of decisions about what's best for their upbringing. One of the biggest things you and your partner will have to decide is where to raise that child.
Best And Worst Times To Sell NYC Real Estate
Like many industries, real estate has good and bad seasons. While the economy influences whether a “buyer’s” or “seller’s” market, New York City often has its own rules; that affect that best time to put your apartment on the market when it’s most likely to sell.
Buying and Selling Your Apartment at the Same Time
When you decide to sell your apartment, you now need to think about where you’re going to live next. For sellers, it can feel overwhelming to take on selling your current residence and buying a new simultaneously.
Apartment or House? 5 Reasons to Downsize & 5 To Expand
If you're currently a city dweller but your family is expanding soon, you're probably considering if your home size should expand, too. There's a lot of reasons to stay in your apartment and in the city, but expanding has its pros, too.
What to do if your co-op is poorly managed
Living in a co-op can have its perks, such as a 24/7 doorman, state-of-the-art gym, or things even as simple as well-maintained elevators are all managed by your cooperative.
Guide to Tipping Building Staff in New York City
One of the benefits of living in a co-op or condo is you probably have a 24/7 doorman, a handyman and a super on site. But how much should you tip them?
How much money should you really have for a down payment?
With the price of rent continuing to increase, often a monthly mortgage payment can cost less — and that’s for an apartment that is more renovated and is in your name.
What should I do if I can’t sell my apartment?
In the fourth quarter of 2018, the average New York City apartment on the market took 152 days to go into contract. For those antsy to sell, that can feel like a long time.