Landing a rent-stabilized apartment in New York City can be a lifeline for renters who would otherwise struggle with unpredictable rent increases and the uncertainty of knowing how many years they can remain in place. Unlike market-rate units, annual rent increases for rent-stabilized apartments have a much tighter cap (though NYC’s Good Cause eviction law […]
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The New York City rental market has plenty of pitfalls to trip up a rookie renter. There are scams involving fake listings, con artists who impersonate agents online, and landlords that ignore (or don’t know) the laws that protect renters. Your best bet in a hot rental market is to know how to avoid a […]
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It’s not just the younger set that heeds the siren call of New York City. Empty nesters are finding that downsizing and moving to an apartment in the city fits their lifestyle, one that is less tethered to work and responsibilities and more centered on fun and entertainment, especially if you’re retired or semi-retired. Some […]
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It doesn’t matter where you live in New York City—whether it’s a small, prewar building or a modern luxury tower—you may still have to deal with mold. Jeffrey Gross, a water damage and mold remediator at First Onsite (formerly Maxons Restorations), said his company encounters mold problems in newer buildings more frequently than in older […]
Read MoreWe love working with professionals who are clearly dedicated to their craft, and our clients are loving our new collaboration with Elle Maven Homes and PG Creatives Media. Here’s an example of our most recent collaboration at 2127 Vintage Drive, with staging by Elle Maven and photography by PG Creatives. Do you know a Madison […]
Read MoreWhen you agree to work with a real estate agent, you get to choose your agency relationship in multiple ways. One facet of this decision is whether or not you’d like “designated agency:” if both the buyer and the seller of the transaction are Mad City Dream Homes clients, how should representation be handled? Except in unusual […]
Read MoreNew MLS listings were mixed last month. Here’s a quick look at Dane County listing activity for the month of July, 2025. Dane County single family homes A total of 578 Dane County single family homes were listed for sale in July, down from the 594 listed for sale in July of 2024. Note single family […]
Read MoreWe couldn’t be happier for our clients Sarah and Jonathan, who just moved from Nashville to Waunakee. Sarah grew up in Waunakee and her parents still live there. In fact, Sarah’s sister and kids moved back to Waunakee a few years ago to be near their grandparents. Over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, Sarah and Jonathan toured several homes […]
Read MoreOne nice by-product of improving inventory is more balance in the market, with buyers and sellers negotiating on a more level playing field. For a period of time, when supply was at rock-bottom lows, sellers had an unhealthy advantage in an over-heated market. If a buyer wanted to get their offer accepted, they often had to […]
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