Relocation

I’m a California-based high school student, and want to move to New York to work at a real estate firm after I graduate. What should I do in the mean time?

Posted on May 11 by Dottie Herman, Leave a comment

Q: Hi. I am a sophomore at Galileo high school in San Francisco, California. I’ve decided to become a real estate broker and plan on attending college in California. But I would like to work in New York, so what are some ways or options I have once I finish school to move from San Francisco to New York and get a job at a real estate firm? Read More.

My partner and I are looking to move to New York City with our 3 dogs. What resources should we review prior to working with a broker?

Posted on April 26 by Dottie Herman, Leave a comment

Q: My partner, along with 3 dogs (2 small and 1 medium sized) and myself are likely to be relocating to NYC. We have visited but never lived in the city and have very cursory knowledge of the various neighborhoods. What resources do you suggest I review prior to working with an agent? I don’t want to waste the agent’s time and money, nor mine. Best Regards. Read More.

I’m from Vancouver, BC and I want to move to New York. How do I go about buying real estate in the U.S.?

Posted on April 26 by Dottie Herman, Leave a comment

Q: I am currently living in Vancouver BC, looking for a home in Manhattan. I am wondering if you have a guide to buying real estate in the U.S, as I am unfamiliar with the buying process there. Read More.

I want to use my current home as an income-producing property, but am having trouble getting a loan. Can you help?

Posted on April 20 by Jan Scheck, Leave a comment

Q: I own a three-family home in Holyoke, Massachusetts, and would like to use it as a rental/income property and purchase a home in a more rural area. Can you help me find a lender who doesn’t see in only black and white? I spoke with a lender who said that they would not consider the rents from all three apartments because it wasn’t on my taxes as such. I tried to explain that I am living in one apartment and my mother in another, so the two apartments weren’t rented out. I have all three apartments rented out–$700, $700, and $850 per month covers ALL the mortgage, taxes and insurance, and leaves me with $950 income at the end of the month. I am so frusterated and any help on such a lender or your professional suggestions would be … Read More.

What store is Elliman opening at 774 Broadway?

Posted on April 3 by Team Elliman, Leave a comment

Q: What store is opening on the corner of Broadway and Wanamaker Place? Read More.

What types of relocation services do you offer?

Posted on February 17 by Team Elliman, Leave a comment

Q: I was wondering what you offered in terms of relocation services. Read More.

Are the posted rental prices per month or per week?

Posted on January 23 by Jonathan Miller, Leave a comment

Q: Hello. Pardon my extreme lack of knowledge regarding NYC rental prices, but are the posted rental prices per month or per week? Many thanks! Read More.

How can I prevent my daughter from wasting money on a new car and go forth purchasing as co-owners on an income property?

Posted on January 18 by Team Elliman, Leave a comment

Q:  My daughter is scheduled to finish college this spring. I have $40,000.00 saved that we didn’t use on her tuition. I suggested that we purchase as co-owners an income-producing property. She clearly does not want to either live in and/or assist me in managing the property. However, she does not object to this notion. Question: When she is given the money, how can I avoid her wasting it on a new car and go forth with the co-ownership plan? What’s your advice? Read More.

Our son rents and is now ready to buy. Assuming there’s money for a co-op or condo purchase, which is advisable?

Posted on January 5 by Dottie Herman, Leave a comment

Q: Our son rents in Manhattan and is now ready to buy. Assuming there is money for a co-op purchase or a condo purchase, which is advisable? He is looking at co-ops in the neighborhood he wants to live in. We live in NJ, own our own home and are not in the mindset of sharing in a corporation and have no experience with NY real estate. And yes, we are learning that condos are more expensive. We want to learn about co-op vs. condo so we can help him. Thank you for your professional advice. Read More.

How does a co-op work? Are appliances included? How soon should I start working with an agent?

Posted on December 6 by Team Elliman, Leave a comment

Q:  I will be relocating to NYC within a few years for work and have started casually looking around for housing options.  I had a few questions. How exactly does a co-op work? Are appliances generally included? How soon ahead of moving should I start working with a real estate agent? Read More.