Buying in NYC

Learn about buyer and seller closing costs in NYC with our guide and calculator. Whether you're buying or selling a condo, co-op, or townhouse, we'll cover it all from taxes, bank fees, and legal fees to who pays for what to how to calculate your estimated closing costs.

When searching for an apartment in New York City and subsequently, when you are ready to make an offer, you will often be asked by your real estate broker to submit a REBNY financial statement with your offer and application. This form is, in essence, a personal balance sheet that will illustrate your net worth, and is expected when making an offer to purchase in a NYC co-op building.

Our NYC condo vs. co-op guide will explore the differences between the most common types of real estate for sale in New York City. Learn about the differences in ownership structure, purchase requirements, and building governance while exploring the pros and cons of condos and co-ops.

The ultimate guide on how to buy a NYC apartment. From performing a rent vs. buy analysis to the pros and cons of condo and co-op ownership to board approval and how to hire a New York City real estate broker, we cover it all.

We're excited to announce that we've partnered with some of New York City's best real estate brokers to offer PropertyClub users buyer commission rebates. Buyers will now be able to earn up to a 2% cash-back rebate on property they purchase through our partner brokers.

Buying a home in NYC can be taxing, on both your wallet and sanity. The sub 1.5MM market is extremely competitive, even when market conditions favor buyers- and is simply insane when they favor sellers. To help save you time and money we’ve put together some tips on how to score significant savings when buying in New York City.

Have you ever thought about purchasing an investment property in New York City? In this guide, we'll cover everything you need to know about buying an investment property in the greatest city in the world.

As we all know, New York City has one of the heaviest tax burdens in the nation, in part thanks to the mortgage record tax. CEMA loans, which stands for Consolidation, Extension, and Modification Agreement, are a type of loan available only to New Yorkers that is typically used to reduce your tax burden when refinancing a mortgage.