November 18th, 2019 | Posted in NYC Guide
Looking for tips on how to find a cheap apartment in NYC? We understand. As the official titleholder of the most expensive city to live in the United States, finding an affordable place in New York City can be a blood sport. This especially goes for the borough of Manhattan, which emerged tops in a […]
November 11th, 2019 | Posted in NYC Guide
The dynamic nature of the New York real estate market has made it a breeding ground for con artists looking to take advantage of unsuspecting renters. In this article, we share some golden nuggets on how to avoid rental scams in New York City. With demand for affordable apartments outweighing supply, many renters are likely […]
November 4th, 2019 | Posted in NYC Guide
There are many reasons you might need a guarantor to rent an apartment in NYC. But first things first – Who is a guarantor? This is simply someone who, um, guarantees payment on a lease if, for one reason or another, you are unable to meet your rental payments. A lease guarantor can be a […]
October 28th, 2019 | Posted in NYC Guide
The New York rental market can be a treacherous landscape to navigate, more so the entry-level market. If you are renting an apartment in NYC for the first time, you are bound to have a rude awakening as the dollar doesn’t stretch that much in the Big Apple as it does in most other parts […]
October 21st, 2019 | Posted in NYC Guide
Renting an apartment in New York City can be a nightmare. Finding the perfect place in a neighborhood you prefer is work on its own, especially if you are working within a budget. There are literally thousands and thousands of active online listings to comb through. And because a lot is asked of the would-be […]
October 14th, 2019 | Posted in NYC Guide
Wondering what the pros and cons of using a broker to find an apartment in New York City are? We know, in a fast-paced real estate market like NYC, enlisting all the help you can get when searching for your ideal apartment cannot be overemphasized. This is especially so if you find yourself in a […]
October 7th, 2019 | Posted in NYC Guide
With New York City topping the list of most expensive US cities for renters, finding a roommate to cost-share with doesn’t sound like a bad idea at all. Thankfully, with the New York Roommate Law – or what’s known in legal speak as Unlawful Restrictions on Occupancy Law – you can take on roommates even […]
September 30th, 2019 | Posted in NYC Guide
Looking for tips for finding no broker fee apartments in NYC? The Big Apple is not short of options when it comes to the availability of rental options, never mind neighborhoods. However, a large majority of apartments are secured through real estate brokers who take home a fee in the region of 8-15% of the […]
September 23rd, 2019 | Posted in NYC Guide
Anyone who has ever hunted an apartment in New York will admit it’s not as easy as walking your dog in Central Park. It’s a very competitive market and the steep costs don’t help either. If you’re looking to get an apartment with bad credit in NYC, the odds are stacked even more against you. […]
September 16th, 2019 | Posted in NYC Guide
In a city marked as the priciest to live in the United States, it goes without saying that finding a nice place to put down roots in New York City is not an easy sport. In addition to costing a fortune, choosing the best neighborhoods to live in New York City is a complicated business […]