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title: "Insights & Guides"
description: "Expert perspective on buying in New York and New Jersey — from closing costs and mansion tax to new developments, co-ops, condos, townhouses, and cash-back Buyer Advantage opportunities."
url: "https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/guides"
source: "Real Estate Rebate Team"
---

Real Estate Rebate Team


Licensed Broker NY & NJ · License: 10491211335


# Guidance for a More Informed Purchase.

Expert perspective on buying in New York and New Jersey from closing costs and mansion tax to new developments, co-ops, condos, townhouses, and cash-back Buyer Advantage opportunities.
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## Insights

Browse buyer strategy, closing-cost guidance, property-type education, and market guides.


### Buyer Strategy


### Costs & Financial Clarity


### Property Types


### Market Guides


## Featured Advisory Guides

Start with the guides buyers most often need before touring, negotiating, or signing.

[Position / 01
### NYC Pied-à-Terre Tax: The New September 18 Deadline, and the Threshold Most Coverage Got Wrong
NYC extended the pied-à-terre tax exemption deadline to September 18, 2026. What the extension changes, why condo and co-op units are caught at $1 million rather than $5 million, and the appeal route that quietly closes the DOF door.August 3, 2026](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/guides/nyc-pied-a-terre-tax-september-18-deadline)[Position / 02
### NYC Luxury Real Estate in June 2026: Where Buyers Have Leverage
June 2026 data shows four different luxury markets inside NYC. Compare price per square foot, inventory, contracts and market time for resale condos, sponsor condos, co-ops and townhouses.July 17, 2026](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/guides/nyc-luxury-real-estate-june-2026-buyer-leverage)[Position / 03
### NYC Real Estate Market Report Q2 2026: Manhattan, Brooklyn & Queens
See how prices and sales activity changed across Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens in Q2 2026, with practical takeaways for buyers and a look at future supply.July 14, 2026](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/guides/nyc-real-estate-market-report-q2-2026)


## Latest Insights and Market Notes

Recent buyer guidance and practical notes from the market.

[View All Guides→](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/guides/all)

NYC PIED-À-TERRE TAXAugust 3, 2026

### NYC Pied-à-Terre Tax: The New September 18 Deadline, and the Threshold Most Coverage Got Wrong

NYC extended the pied-à-terre tax exemption deadline to September 18, 2026. What the extension changes, why condo and co-op units are caught at $1 million rather than $5 million, and the appeal route that quietly closes the DOF door.
[Read Featured Insight→](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/guides/nyc-pied-a-terre-tax-september-18-deadline)

LUXURY LISTINGSAugust 3, 2026

### Inside 220 Central Park South #62: What $79.9 Million Buys on Billionaires’ Row

Residence 62 at 220 Central Park South asks $79.9 million for 5,935 square feet, four exposures and extraordinary Central Park frontage. This buyer analysis examines the price, provenance, carrying costs and negotiation case.

[Read Insight→](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/guides/220-central-park-south-residence-62-buyer-analysis)

LUXURY LISTINGSAugust 3, 2026

### Bobby Axelrod’s Billions Penthouse at 145 Hudson Street: A $59.5M Buyer Analysis

The $59.5 million Sky Lofts penthouse at 145 Hudson Street appeared as Bobby Axelrod’s home in Billions. This luxury buyer analysis examines the architecture, terrace, renovation, costs and pricing history.

[Read Insight→](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/guides/145-hudson-street-tribeca-penthouse-buyer-analysis)


## Have Questions Before You Buy?

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