What’s Up With Down Payment?
Originally posted on Unreal Estate:
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%?”…
Happy Thanksgiving from Eirik and Unreal Estate!
Happy Thankgiving! I am extremely thankful for the opportunity to write this blog, and I appreciate every read, email, comment and subscription. I wish you a wonderful day filled with food, friends, family and fun!…and naps. With Gratitude, Eirik
Decoding Real Estate Ads: A Helpful Glossary of Terms
Originally posted on Unreal Estate:
Every once in a while we need to poke a little fun at ourselves and our industry. This is especially true in stressful world of New York City real estate. Agents often act as Copywriter, Editor, and Designer for their own advertisements, resulting in extremely creative descriptions and interesting new…
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 […]
With Gratitude on Memorial Day
It is difficult to express my level of gratitude to generations of fallen soldiers (and their loved ones) who have provided me the opportunity to dream, succeed, thrive and exist. I feel truly lucky to live in a country of heroes – both past and present – who fight for us and die for us. It is […]
Let’s Make A Deal: The Psychology of Decision Making
As a real estate salesperson I find the psychology of decision-making fascinating. On a somewhat unrelated note, I am also a sucker for old game shows from the ’70s and ’80s. As a young child I dreamed of engaging in witty banter with Peter Tomarken and avoiding “Whammies” on Press Your Luck, longed for the opportunity […]
Happy Mother’s Day from Eirik and Unreal Estate!
Happy Mother’s Day to all of the wonderful, patient, kind and generous mothers out their; epecially my wife and my mommy. Eirik
Chag Sameach From Unreal Estate
Chag Sameach from Eirik Gislason and Unreal Estate.
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