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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.
[Schedule a Private Consultation](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#afc6c1c9c0efddcacec382cadcdbcedbca82ddcacdcedbca81ccc0c2)[Explore Buyer Advantage →](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buyer-advantage)


## 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 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 / 02
### 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)[Position / 03
### Condo vs Co-op in NYC: The Complete 2026 Guide
A definitive comparison of New York City's two primary residential ownership structures. cooperative shares versus condominium deeds covering approvals, costs, and lifestyle implications.June 14, 2026](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/guides/condo-vs-coop-nyc)


## Latest Insights and Market Notes

Recent buyer guidance and practical notes from the market.

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BUILDINGSAugust 1, 2026

### 845 United Nations Plaza Buyer’s Guide: Prices, Views, Amenities and Resale Considerations

A buyer-focused guide to 845 United Nations Plaza, covering current prices, views, layouts, amenities, carrying costs and resale considerations.
[Read Featured Insight→](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/guides/845-united-nations-plaza-buyers-guide)

NYC SECOND-HOME TAXJuly 30, 2026

### NYC Second-Home Tax 2026: Rates, Exemptions and Calculator

A practical guide to NYC's second-home tax, including 2026 rates, DOF market value, public-roll notices, exemptions, deadlines, appeals and a calculator.

[Read Insight→](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/guides/nyc-second-home-tax)

PROPERTY TYPESJuly 29, 2026

### Inside a $6.5 Million Hell’s Kitchen Townhouse With a Private Garden and Rooftop Terrace

Explore 445 West 44th Street, a renovated Hell's Kitchen townhouse with five bedrooms, private garden space, and a 725-square-foot rooftop terrace.

[Read Insight→](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/guides/445-west-44th-street-hells-kitchen-townhouse-65-million)


## Have Questions Before You Buy?

Get private guidance before you search, negotiate, or sign and understand whether the Buyer Advantage may apply to your purchase.
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