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Is it better to rent or buy in NYC?

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to the age-old question

How much to tip your building staff this holiday season

‘Tis the season New Yorkers unfurl their wallets in the spirit of giving—be it to donate or buy gifts for their loved ones—and while they may be sure-footed in that spending, they stumble when it comes to how much to tip the building staff.

5 NYC real estate takeaways from broker Robert Khederian

Co-ops vs. condos, using social media to sell real estate, and more intel from a real estate agent

Open thread: What advice would you give to a NYC newcomer?

Sound off in the comments!

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