Category: down payment

Written by Eirik Davey-Gislason

GOOD FAITH DEPOSITS: A PART OF THE PROCESS OR A DESPICABLE SCAM?

I am often asked by clients about “good faith deposits” and whether they should be skeptical about providing a deposit when submitting an application for an apartment. The answer is, it depends. If the deposit is going to the landlord, that is likely above board. However, if the deposit is being paid to the broker, your skepticism is well founded and you should be prepared to ask MANY questions. I will prepare you for both scenarios…

Written by Eirik Davey-Gislason

Purchasing an Apartment in New York City, Part 7: The Package has been Delivered, The Baby’s in the Crib, The Eagle has Landed, The Fox is in the Henhouse – Management & Board Review

Welcome to Part 7 of my ongoing blog series, “Purchasing an Apartment in New York City”. In Part 6 of the series – “The Bank” – I focused on the role your lending institution plays in the purchase process, assuming you are financing a portion of purchase. In Part 7, I will attempt to mentally prepare […]

Written by Eirik Davey-Gislason

NYC RESIDENTIAL HOMEBUYER Q & A – Thursday, May 4th @ 6PM

On Saturday, April 1st at 2PM Eirik Gislason of Halstead Property and Unreal Estate will host the NYC Residential Homebuyer Q & A in his Union Square office at 831 Broadway. This complimentary round table event is invaluable and suitable for buyers of all stripes and experience levels. Whether you are a first time homebuyer in need of a strategy to successfully close on a primary residence, or a seasoned purchaser looking for a pied-a-terre or your next investment property, Eirik will address your questions and offer sound, expert advice.

Written by Eirik Davey-Gislason

What’s Up With Down Payment?

I am often asked by buyers, “Why does the seller care about my down payment amount? As long as I am satisfying the building’s down payment requirement, and the bank has approved the loan, aren’t they getting their money at the closing table whether I ‘put down’ 20%, 50% or 100%?” It is a very reasonable […]