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Perspectivas del Mercado

Experiencia inmobiliaria de NYC por Carlos Castelan

NYC Co-op Boards Are Finally on a Clock

Since July 28, 2026, most NYC co-op boards must acknowledge a purchase application within 15 days and decide within 45. Here is what actually changes for sellers and buyers — including the summer loophole nobody is talking about.

September 2026 6 min read

Buyer Guide

The International Buyer's Guide to New York Real Estate

Foreign nationals can buy in New York without restriction. The real obstacles are co-op boards, 30–50% down payments, and the 15% FIRPTA withholding that hits your sale price rather than your profit.

September 2026 7 min

Market Update

Why Four Websites Give You Four Different Westchester Home Values

Public estimates for Westchester range from $739,000 to $1,240,000 right now. They are measuring four different things — here is which number applies to your house, and why the county median is useless.

September 2026 6 min

Seller Guide

What It Actually Costs to Sell an Apartment in NYC

Expect 8% to 10% of the sale price. Here is the full breakdown — commission, the double transfer tax, your building's flip tax — and how to calculate what you actually walk away with.

September 2026 4 min