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What is an Estoppel Certificate? 

If you’ve just checked your mail and received an estoppel certificate, it may seem convoluted and confusing. It can be tempting to recycle the certificate or simply sign it without knowing the full conditions of the agreement. Yet estoppel...

What is Corporate Housing

When traveling many people look for a “home away from home.” A hotel may be perfect for a short trip, but lacking when it comes to long-term stays. Corporate housing offers long-term travelers the ability to stay in a...

What is a Townhouse? Things to Know

When choosing a home, it can be easy to get lost in real estate jargon. Townhouses, single-family homes, condominiums, and co-ops can all seem similar but have key differences. Townhouses combine the best features of condos and single-family homes,...

What is Normal Wear and Tear?

Gradual wear and tear of the home you live in is inevitable. Moving an incredible new couch across the floor might leave a small scratch, and putting up family photos leaves nail holes in the wall.. Damages to the...

What is an Efficiency Apartment? A Full Guide + Examples

“New York City apartments are tiny and overpriced.” - Every out-of-city person in existence. They’re not wrong. New York City boasts plenty of glamorous apartments with modern luxuries or pre-war charms, but many renters do not sign leases for...

What is A Duplex?

In New York City, most apartments have one thing in common - they’re small! Even the most luxurious, spacious apartments in New York can often look tiny compared to their suburban counterparts. A two-story apartment unit in the NYC...