Teri Karush Rogers

Founder & Publisher

Founder and publisher Teri Karush Rogers launched Brick Underground in 2009. As a freelance journalist, she covered New York City real estate for the The New York Times. Teri has been featured as an expert on New York City residential real estate by The New York Times, New York Daily News, amNew York, NBC Nightly News, The Real Deal, Business Insider, the Huffington Post, and NY1 News, among others. Teri holds a BA in journalism and a law degree from New York University. 

Posts by Teri Karush Rogers:

How can you tell if a seller is willing to negotiate?
By Teri Karush Rogers
December 12, 2022 - 12:30PM
Some sellers tell you in the listing language that they are extremely motivated to sell and willing to negotiate. More often, they leave clues they may be unaware of. Here's what to look for.
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My new landlord will pay the broker's fee, but says I have to repay him if I break the lease. Is this legit?
By Teri Karush Rogers
November 28, 2022 - 12:30PM
While there’s currently no law stopping your landlord from clawing back the broker’s fee if you break your lease, it’s not a common practice—and it’s probably not what state lawmakers had in mind when they passed the new rent laws in 2019, our experts say. 
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How much does title insurance cost in New York City?
By Teri Karush Rogers
November 14, 2022 - 1:30PM
On a $1 million New York property with a mortgage, you can expect title insurance to cost around .6 percent, or about $6,000, our experts say.
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Can I transfer my existing mortgage if I sell my place and buy somewhere else?
By Teri Karush Rogers
November 7, 2022 - 12:40PM
You can’t take your mortgage with you when you move, our experts say. The only type of mortgage assumption a buyer can take advantage of is a purchase CEMA on a condo or single-family home to avoid paying the mortgage recording tax.
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A landlord wants to see six month's rent in my savings account. Is this normal?
By Teri Karush Rogers
October 31, 2022 - 9:30AM
NYC landlords can require you to have a certain amount of money in your bank account, but it's rare unless there are red flags in your application.
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Is my landlord responsible for cleaning up a storm-related sewer backup?
By Teri Karush Rogers
October 24, 2022 - 12:30PM
Your landlord is responsible for returning your NYC apartment to livable condition after a storm-related sewer backup and that includes cleanup, detoxification, and mold remediation, if necessary.
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