The Co-op Board Interview
The Co-op Board Interview
05/2/25
Carlin Wright
Part cocktail hour, part mental-health exam (and a potentially egregious opportunity for violations of New York's fair housing laws) - THEÂ CO-OP BOARD INTERVIEWÂ was designed to be a firewall against potentially troublesome new neighbors. While it may seem like an intimidating process, if you follow this guide and know what to expect, you will be set up to breeze right through.
The Purchase CEMA
The Purchase CEMA
04/29/25
Carlin Wright
A little-known tactic which allows buyers and sellers to reduce, or even avoid, mortgage and state transfer taxes. It's a super easy trick, and yet very few people know to do it!
Don't Plotz Your Pre-Closing Walkthrough
Don't Plotz Your Pre-Closing Walkthrough
04/28/25
Carlin Wright
We all know that moving out can be tough, and you would probably like to just close the door behind you and never look back.
NYC New Development
NYC New Development
04/25/25
Carlin Wright
So, you are considering buying an apartment in one of the new residential buildings that will soon be gracing our skyline.
Translating the "Classics"
Translating the "Classics"
04/21/25
When shopping for a pre-war co-op, you may be presented with a "classic 6 or 7 room apartment", rather than a 2 or 3 bedroom - even though both descriptions are correct. Bewildered? Allow us to translate some New York-specific real estate terminology, and let this be your cheat sheet to these various historical layouts.
We've been getting some work done...
We've been getting some work done...
07/25/24
Carlin Wright
From a historical townhouse on the park in Brooklyn to a full service upper west side co-op, we've had our crews working round the clock, prepping our inventory to the very peak of marketability without an ounce of effort or capital wasted.