For buyers
What a condo buyer should understand beyond the monthly fee
8 min read
Reserves, special assessments, building condition, rules and documents: the questions that decide whether a waterfront condo is a good purchase.
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For sellers
What should you fix before listing, and what can you leave alone?
7 min read
A decision framework for repairs, cosmetic updates, decluttering and staging, so every dollar you spend before listing has a reason behind it.
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Asking price versus likely net proceeds: how to think about both
8 min read
The number on the listing is not the number you keep. Here is how pricing, carrying costs, timing, concessions and offer terms fit together.
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Should you sell first or find your next home first?
7 min read
Timing, financing, temporary housing and carrying costs: how to decide which risk you are most comfortable managing.
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Selling a property when you no longer live nearby
7 min read
How to organize access, preparation, vendors, showings, documents and communication when you are out of state or overseas.
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Choosing between waterfront living and a Bergen County house
7 min read
Space, commute, maintenance, schools and long-term flexibility: a practical way to compare a Hudson condo with a house in towns like Tenafly or Closter.
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