Tag Archives: Manhattan real estate

Will charge offs on my credit affect my ability to take out a personal loan?

Posted March 8 by Tracy Becker (Credit Expert), Leave a comment

Q: In the past couple years, I have had 3 charge offs on my credit (one is a cable bill and the others are credit cards). If I pay them off, how much will they affect my credit and my ability to get a personal loan? Read More.

I’m planning to move to Manhattan in August. How far in advance do I need to start looking for rental apartments?

Posted March 8 by Dottie Herman, Leave a comment

Q: I’m planning to move to Manhattan in August. How long ahead of time should I start looking for rental apartments? I don’t want to start too early and fall in love with something and have it be rented out by the time I need to move. Read More.

If I close an old credit card that I never use, will it hurt my credit?

Posted January 11 by Tracy Becker (Credit Expert), Leave a comment

Q: I am thinking of closing an old credit card that I never use will this hurt my credit? I am planning on buying a property and don’t want my score to drop.  Read More.

How can I tell if a credit repair company is legitimate?

Posted November 30 by Tracy Becker (Credit Expert), Leave a comment

Q: I am thinking of purchasing a property within the next year and I need to fix my credit. How can I tell if a credit repair company is legitimate? Read More.

How does a co-op board interoperate debt-to-income ratio?

Posted September 4 by Dottie Herman, Leave a comment

Q: When buying a co-op in Manhattan on Park or 5th Avenue, how does the board interoperate debt-to-income ratio? Is debt considered just the maintenance? Read More.

Does your average price per square foot refer to gross feet, and do you have maintenance/sf data?

Posted August 13 by Jonathan Miller, Leave a comment

Q: Does your “average price per square foot” refer to gross feet, which sometimes includes a percentage of public spaces, such as elevator shafts, or “carpetable” feet? Do you have data on maintenance and real estate taxes per square feet? If not, can you get it? Read More.

Is Elliman the biggest real estate company?

Posted June 1 by Team Elliman, Leave a comment

Q: Is Elliman the biggest real estate company? Read More.

I just moved to NYC from outside of the United States, so I don’t have American credit. How can I build my credit so that I can buy a co-op or condo in NYC within the next two years?

Posted May 15 by Tracy Becker (Credit Expert), Leave a comment

Q: I just moved to NYC/the U.S. and it seems I have pretty much no American credit.  I am planning on buying a co-op or condo in NYC within the next two years. How can I build credit with a purchase in mind? 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 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.

Do you have properties where the owner pays your service fee?

Posted March 22 by Dottie Herman, Leave a comment

Q: Do you have properties where the owner pays your service fee? Read More.