What do I need for my first apartment checklist? When you go apartment viewing, you are looking at your home for the future. It pays to really observe and take it all in every nook and cranny. Aim to balance your emotions with rationality. Picture how it’s like to live there. Is it the [...]
There's a lot more to a neighborhood than its aesthetic. That’s why when choosing the right neighborhood to move into in New York City, it’s best to do your research. Don’t choose a neighborhood on the basis of having visited it once and liked it. You need to conduct not only online research but on [...]
Are you finally moving to New York City? Out of all the boroughs, Manhattan is still the best, hands-down. If you live in Manhattan, you are in the center of it all, and everything is within easy reach. Now, you’re probably wondering about the best neighborhoods in Manhattan. There are 50 neighborhoods in Manhattan, and [...]
You’ve heard of horror stories about moving to New York City -- hidden fees, terror landlords, bogus listings, and losing out to another renter in a New York minute. The New York City housing market is confusing even for long-time renters. Here are some tips to help minimize your stress levels during your New York [...]
New York property prices are much higher than just about any other market. As per Bloomberg Business, the median price for a two bedroom in Manhattan is more than 1.3 million dollars. You can double that per additional room. In other housing markets, the median price for a home is in the $200,000 range. In [...]