Jennifer White Karp
Managing Editor
Jennifer steers Brick Underground’s editorial coverage of New York City residential real estate and writes articles on market trends and strategies for buyers, sellers, and renters. Jennifer’s 15-year career in New York City real estate journalism includes stints as a writer and editor at The Real Deal and its spinoff publication, Luxury Listings NYC. A longtime Brooklynite who has sworn off basement apartments, she graduated from Wesleyan University and has an MFA in nonfiction writing from the New School.
Posts by Jennifer White Karp:
Summer in the city: How to make NYC apartment living more bearable
July 10, 2024 - 09:30 AM
A compilation of Brick’s best summertime advice for NYC apartment living including how to stay cool and deal with noise, smoke, blackouts, and more.
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How to slay a zombie second mortgage and protect yourself from foreclosure
July 9, 2024 - 09:30 AM
Here's what to do if you’re an owner faced with a zombie second mortgage: 1) Don’t ignore debt collection notices. 2) Don’t assume it’s a scam. 3) Be wary of unsolicited offers to help. 4) Force the debt buyer to show their hand.
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What do first-time NYC buyers need to know about open houses?
July 8, 2024 - 09:30 AM
Many NYC open houses are by appointment only, a shift that occurred during the pandemic and remains in place because traffic to open houses is lower now.
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Manhattan co-op and condo deals increase for the first time in two years
July 2, 2024 - 09:30 AM
In the second quarter of 2024, Manhattan co-op and condo sales rebounded annually for the first time in two year, according to the Elliman Report.
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Want to buy an investment apartment to rent out? Here's what you need to know
July 1, 2024 - 13:30 PM
If you're looking to buy a NYC condo as an investment property, here's what you need to know about the rental market, what kind of return you'll get on your investment, and what responsibilities you'll face as a landlord.
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7 reasons why ground-floor apartments are desirable—instead of dealbreakers
June 28, 2024 - 10:30 AM
Here are 7 reasons to consider living in a ground-floor apartment: 1. Lower prices on average, 2. No downstairs neighbors, 3. No elevators or stairs, 4. Fewer missing packages, 5. Cheaper moving costs, 6. Outdoor space (maybe), 7. Extra space and storage.
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