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Buying a co-op in NYC in your 20s might be a good idea. However, there are many financial and lifestyle factors to consider before you buy a co-op apartment.

Should You Buy a Co-op Apartment in Your 20s in NYC?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / February 1, 2021 February 3, 2021

Buying a co-op in NYC in your 20s can make a great deal of sense under certain circumstances. However, there are many financial and lifestyle factors to consider before you pull the trigger on a New York City co-op. We …

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Waiving the Mortgage Contingency Clause When Buying a Property in NYC

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / January 25, 2021 January 31, 2021

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. We define the concept of a mortgage contingency clause in NYC and explain the risks of …

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The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in permanent changes to the co-op board approval process in NYC including digital application submission and virtual interviews.

How Has COVID-19 Changed the NYC Co-op Board Approval Process?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / January 12, 2021 January 16, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic of 2020-2021 resulted in permanent (and mostly positive) changes to the co-op board approval process in NYC. The biggest change ushered in by the pandemic was the digitization of the co-op board package submission process itself. Other …

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A lot line window in NYC shares a boundary with a neighboring lot. Light, air and views from lot-line windows are not protected and can be lost at any time.

What Are Lot Line Windows in NYC Real Estate?

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / January 4, 2021 January 5, 2021

A lot line window in NYC is a window that is located on the side of a building which shares a boundary with a neighboring lot. In other words, lot line windows are located directly on the edge of a …

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Consumers can file real estate agent complaints with the NY Dept of State, REBNY, HUD or the Justice Dept Antitrust Division. Only do this as a last resort.

Real Estate Agent Complaints and How to Protect Yourself

By Sonja Gosine, Spokesperson at Hauseit® / December 9, 2020 December 10, 2020

Do you have a grievance with your real estate agent? There are many avenues for consumers to file real estate agent complaints, including the New York Department of State, the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY), the U.S. Department …

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