Queens’ Investors continue to choose multi family homes, and it is no surprise considering the many benefits that come with them. Everything from their higher income potential to their ease of financing mean that investing in these properties is a smart move. If you are considering purchasing a multifamily property for the first time, you […]
Hi Friends, hope all is well! This month we wanted to share a few cool things specifically relevant to NYC homebuyers. First, an article on how to make a budget that fits your money personality. You can find out your money personality using the quiz in the article. Not everyone is good at budgeting, but […]
NYC Homebuyer Connect Hi Friends 👋, hope you’re doing well! This month we wanted to give you some information about the new conforming loan limits in NYC, plus we wanted to give you some quick money saving tips, and lastly, we wanted to share a 4 account personal banking system that helps with budgeting, spending, […]
Answer provided by Neil B. Garfinkel, REBNY Broker Counsel, Partner-in-charge of real estate and banking practices at Abrams Garfinkel Margolis Bergson, LLP Answer: In many circumstances, a co-op board may reject a prospective purchaser because the price of the co-op apartment is too low. The By-Laws of most co-ops give the co-op board the right to withhold […]
Answers provided by Neil B. Garfinkel, REBNY Broker Counsel, Partner-in-charge of real estate and banking practices at Abrams Garfinkel Margolis Bergson, LLP FAQs: Q: Is a buyer always entitled to be represented in a transaction?A: Yes, the New York State Department of State (“DOS”) has consistently stated that a buyer always has a right to be represented in […]
Answer provided by Neil B. Garfinkel, REBNY Broker Counsel, Partner-in-charge of real estate and banking practices at Abrams Garfinkel Margolis Bergson, LLP Answer: If a co-op building has a Ground Lease (also known as a Land Lease), it means that the co-op corporation does not own the land under the building. Rather, the co-op corporation leases […]
Answer provided by Neil B. Garfinkel REBNY Broker Counsel, Partner-in-charge of real estate and banking practices at Abrams Garfinkel Margolis Bergson, LLP Question: After Submitting a Board Package, is it Legal for a Coop to request that Additional Maintenance be Held in Escrow? Answer: Yes, a cooperative corporation (“co-op”) may request extra maintenance […]
Hi all👋, thanks for visiting our website! In this month’s edition of Homebuyer Connect, we wanted to give you some information that you might find helpful. First, we cover a step by step guide on how to verify property taxes in NYC. If you’re buying a residential home or condo, then you will want to […]
As you can imagine, most of the houses here in Queens are very old, and some of them were built prior to 1938 when certificates of occupancy actually began being issued. In addition to that, it is very common to see 2 family homes converted from 1 family, 3 families converted from 2, etc. It’s […]
A question many homebuyers have when buying a home is who, exactly, is responsible for any repairs, maintenance, and associated costs. Certainly, buyers can request credits in regard to serious repairs, but other issues may come down to negotiations. It’s an important topic for both sides to think about, so here are a few things […]
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