Tag Archives: New York real estate

Is there a cheaper type of appraisal that sellers can use as a guide when pricing their homes?

Posted February 1 by Jonathan Miller, Leave a comment

Q: Dottie talks about appraisals on her radio show, but she never mentions summary or restricted use appraisals, which are supposedly cheaper than regular appraisals and can be used as a guide for sellers when pricing their homes. Is this true? Read More.

I’m a real estate agent in Australia looking to break into the New York City market–any advice?

Posted July 16 by Dottie Herman, Leave a comment

Q: I’m from Australia and have just started out in real estate. My main goal is to be in NYC, and to break into the real estate market there hopefully by December/January. Any advice? Do I need more than 6 months’ experience to be noticed in New York? 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.

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.

I want to break my lease early–is there a minimum notice standard in NYC?

Posted March 9 by Jerry Feeney, Leave a comment

Q: I want to break my lease with a shoddy landlord. Is there a minimum notice standard in New York City by law? If so, what is it? Read More.

If I live in Australia, can I purchase an NYC apartment to use when I’m in town and rent out the rest of the time?

Posted March 9 by Dottie Herman, Leave a comment

Q: I live in Australia and want to purchase an apartment in NYC that my family can use when visiting, and that will then become part of a rental pool. What net return can I expect and, being an Australian citizen, can I borrow in the US? Read More.

If I’m thinking about moving from Canada to New York City, what preliminary steps should I take?

Posted March 6 by Dottie Herman, Leave a comment

Q: I am Canadian living in Canada and one day I would like to buy a small apartment in NYC. Besides the down payment, which I am assuming is 20%, what do I need to have to make this happen? Thanks. Read More.

Do co-op charges include real estate property taxes in their quoted rates?

Posted February 14 by Jonathan Miller, Leave a comment

Q: Do co-op charges include real estate property taxes in their quoted rates? And if not, how much should I estimate taxes to be on a $170K 2 bedroom condo? Read More.

Can you help me sell my co-op apartment in Elmhurst/Rego Park?

Posted January 23 by Dottie Herman, Leave a comment

Q: I want to sell my co-op apartment in Elmhurst/Rego Park. Do you cover that area? If so, please let an agent contact me. Thanks. Read More.

What is the right credit score to order before buying real estate?

Posted January 14 by Tracy Becker (Credit Expert), Leave a comment

Q: What is the right credit score to order before buying real estate? Read More.

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