Have you landed a coveted position in NYC and need a place to stay ASAP? Is your new company reluctant to pay for your moving expenses? Are you lacking the thousands of dollars often required to setup in a new city? If this is you, you’re not alone: Thousands of people move to New York… Continue reading Finding the Right Price for Short-Term Housing in NYC
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Should You Live Outside NYC?
While New York City is one of the greatest cities in the world, it can’t get away from the fact that it is a city, and thus is cramped, noisy, sometimes dirty, and a difficult place to raise a family. Many New Yorkers will remember the buzz raised in 2011 when it was revealed that… Continue reading Should You Live Outside NYC?
An International’s Guide to Buying in NYC
While many choose to rent for their first few years in the city, there are many internationals who prefer to settle down and buy a home right away or invest in property in the city. There are pros and cons to buying vs. renting but whichever you choose, the way can be eased by going… Continue reading An International’s Guide to Buying in NYC
An International’s Guide to Renting in NYC
Finding and securing a rental apartment in New York City can be a challenging process. Being prepared and familiarizing yourself with New York City’s unique rental process will give you the best chance of getting an apartment. Preparing The first step is to make sure you know what documents will be required. You should begin… Continue reading An International’s Guide to Renting in NYC
How Livable is New York City?
No one is going to tell you that New York is an easy city to make it in. The cost of living is considerably higher than other places in the world, the job market is among the most competitive in the country, and the city itself is massive. The Municipal Arts Society of New York… Continue reading How Livable is New York City?
Finding a House Before you Have a Home
For those lucky enough to be moving to New York City from abroad, congratulations! Living and working in NYC is a constantly exciting and challenging experience, and having one of the world’s greatest cities as your playground is a great privilege.Still, moving is hard, and moving internationally is even harder. With everything to sort out… Continue reading Finding a House Before you Have a Home
How to Find the Perfect Apartment in 5 Steps
If you’re feeling the frustration of the apartment hunt, you’re definitely not alone. The New York City real estate market is unlike any in the world. Average rent is $1,086 across all types of floor plans. That’s more than other cities’ median mortgage payments.And for internationals the apartment search is even more difficult. You’ll need to… Continue reading How to Find the Perfect Apartment in 5 Steps