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How do you find a great buyer's agent in NYC? What are the most important criteria for evaluating a buyer's broker? Will your broker offer you a rebate?

How to Find a Great Buyer’s Agent in NYC

By Hauseit / November 11, 2019 November 11, 2019

Finding a buyer’s agent in NYC is the easiest part of your home search. You’ll be bombarded with requests from buyer's brokers the moment you start your search online and begin attending open houses. However, finding an experienced buyer's agent …

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The Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 restricts apartment deregulation in NYC and strengthens tenant protections for rent-stabilized and market rentals.

Changes to NYC Rent Laws for 2019

By Hauseit / September 3, 2019 September 25, 2019

A number of new rent laws and regulations recently took effect in NYC following the passage of the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 by the New York State Legislature. Changes were made to rent stabilization laws, real …

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What is the financing contingency in NYC real estate? What does a financing contingency clause look like? Financing and funding contingencies, explained.

The Financing Contingency Explained

By Hauseit / August 29, 2019 August 29, 2019

The financing contingency is often misunderstood when it comes to NYC real estate deals. The financing contingency is actually a rather broad term for a contract contingency that can include many negotiable parts, such as an appraisal contingency or minimum …

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Low rental yields, new rent regulations and difficult tenants are just some of the reasons why buying a multi family home in NYC is a bad investment.

Why Buying a Multi Family Home in NYC Is a Bad Investment

By Hauseit / July 23, 2019 August 29, 2019

Buying a multi family home in NYC is a bad investment because rental yields are extremely low, opportunity costs are high, dealing with bad tenants is mind-numbing, evictions are impossible, local rent laws are stifling and labor and maintenance costs …

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Does the Pocket Listing Exist in NYC?

By Hauseit / June 20, 2019 November 13, 2019

Yes, pocket listings do exist in NYC although they are far less prevalent than on the West Coast, where the real estate market is overly heated and has been for a very long time. In NYC, the overwhelming majority of …

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Buying an apartment in a mixed used building comes with many special risks such as unequal sharing of common charges, assessments, utilities and more.

Buying an Apartment in a Mixed Use Building

By Hauseit / June 19, 2019 November 13, 2019

Buyers should be careful when buying an apartment in a mixed use building where the commercial units are separately owned because the offering plan can give unfair advantages to the commercial unit owner. Buyers should be especially wary if the …

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Getting a buyer agent commission rebate in NYC is as simple as signing-up to work with a buyer’s agent who has agreed to credit you back a portion of the buyer broker commission paid by the seller.

How Do I Get a Buyer Agent Rebate in NYC?

By Hauseit / June 14, 2019 October 21, 2019

Congratulations on getting this far. Most home buyers in NYC are not even aware that they can save money and reduce their buyer closing costs by legally receiving a buyer agent commission rebate. Getting a buyer agent commission rebate in NYC …

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A buyer agent commission rebate can cover your closing costs and more; however, there are significant drawbacks to be aware of.

Getting a Buyer Agent Commission Rebate Explained

By Hauseit / October 18, 2018 October 24, 2019

A buyer agent commission rebate can cover your closing costs and more; however, there are significant drawbacks to be aware of. If not done right, a rebate can jeopardize your transaction and antagonize the seller, listing agent or both. You’ll …

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Home Purchase Rebate - Commission Rebate Match Program for NYC

Home Purchase Rebate – Best Rebate Guarantee

By Hauseit / February 14, 2018 November 13, 2019

Shopping around? Hauseit's brand name partner brokers will match the best deal you find online. Save up to 2% on your next NYC property with a discreet home purchase rebate from one of our experienced, traditional partner brokers! Save Money …

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Waiving the Mortgage Contingency Clause When Buying a Property in NYC

By Hauseit / April 8, 2017 October 7, 2019

Waiving the mortgage contingency clause when buying a property in NYC can sometimes be the only way to compete with all-cash or non-contingent buyers. In this article, we define and explain the concept of a mortgage contingency clause as well …

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