Category Archives: Tips & Advice

Using Comps To Price Your Manhattan Apartment

Posted on July 2, 2013 by TrueGotham Blog

When you decide to put your Manhattan apartment on the market, it may be confusing trying to determine what the listing price should be.  Home prices have fluctuated so much over the past few years due to the housing market … Continue reading →

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Lower East Side Real Estate Takes Off

Posted on June 23, 2013 by TrueGotham Blog

The Lower East Side real estate market is taking off this year. People will be seeing several new developments in the area, from residential buildings to large scale projects and more. Both investors and residents are indeed looking forward for … Continue reading →

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NYC Condo Buyers Getting More Attention from Brokers

Posted on June 15, 2013 by TrueGotham Blog

  With fewer sellers in the market, New York City residential brokers have — inadvertently — found themselves taking on substantially more buyers as clients. Right now, they are working with extremely eager buyers which would normally be spent handling … Continue reading →

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NYC Apartment Vacancy Rates Drop to Record Lows

Posted on May 5, 2013 by TrueGotham Blog

The apartment vacancy rate across the U.S. reached its lowest point in over 10 years, and a constant stagnant increase of the income for US employees has affected the capacity of proprietors to augment rents. During the last five years, … Continue reading →

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New Yorkers Face New Rental Trends in 2013

Posted on April 1, 2013 by TrueGotham Blog

New York City has witnessed a steady increase in rental prices over the past few years, but there are some indications that the trend has begun to slow.  Average rental prices dropped at the end of 2012, and while year-over-year … Continue reading →

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Rental Rates on the Way Up in NYC

Posted on February 2, 2013 by TrueGotham Blog

It seems that apartment landlords keep imposing hefty rent increases, despite the fact that there are some signs they might lose their leverage with the tenants. According to a recent report, the average monthly rent for an apartment was $1,048 … Continue reading →

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NYC Real Estate: Condos vs. Co-ops

Posted on January 14, 2013 by TrueGotham Blog

Buying property in New York City can be a confusing process.  There are many different types of homes available, so which one is best for you?  Probably the most difficult distinction to make is the difference between owing a condo … Continue reading →

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Working with a Rental Broker in Manhattan

Posted on December 16, 2012 by TrueGotham Blog

Keys to Rental Success Most real estate agents work hard to find their clients the sort of property they seek.  Sadly as in so many things, it is stories of bad agents that are so memorable.  One should be able … Continue reading →

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Condos vs. Co-ops in Manhattan: Explained

Posted on November 14, 2012 by TrueGotham Blog

If you’re in the process or have been contemplating moving to an apartment in Manhattan, choosing what area to live will be dependent on whether you’re interested condos or co-ops. Although co-ops account for most of the apartment listings in … Continue reading →

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Create the Perfect Home Office Nook

Posted on October 30, 2012 by TrueGotham Blog

If you’re like most people, you find it essential to have a designated office space in your home.  Whether you are running your own business, or simply managing your home, having a centralized place to keep paperwork and to work … Continue reading →

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