named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Buyer's Guide
Offers guidance to homebuyers on navigating cooperative and condominium purchases in New York City, including ownership structures, financial eligibility, and market nuances.
Lease Guarantor Assistance
Advises applicants on securing lease guarantors when income or credit history does not meet landlord requirements, including documentation and financial verification processes.
Renter's Guide
Provides comprehensive educational resources on renting in New York City, including explanations of rental buildings, co-ops, and condominiums, lease types, approval processes, and financial requirements.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Real Estate Professional Association 4 activities
- Facilitates professional networking and career advancement in the Chinese American real estate communitySupports professional connections, knowledge sharing, and career advancement opportunities within the Chinese American real estate industry through organized networking and capacity-building initiatives.
- Hosts educational events and seminars for real estate professionalsOrganizes events and educational seminars for real estate professionals in the Asian community of the New York area, including co-hosted events with other nonprofit organizations to support the industry.
- Promotes a network of local realtorsSupports and promotes a network of local real estate professionals, enhancing collaboration and visibility within the industry.
- Supports real estate transactions through listing, marketing, and brokerage servicesFacilitates exclusive listing agreements, implements co-brokering arrangements, distributes listings through major real estate platforms (On-Line Residential, REBNY, Manhattan MLS), and markets properties using professional photography, virtual tours, floor plans, and promotional materials, including organizing broker open houses.
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First-Time Homebuyer Support Services 2 activities
- Provides guidance on U.S. real estate transactions for foreign buyersOffers educational support and resources to foreign buyers navigating U.S. real estate transactions, including reference to data on international investment trends.
- Provides real estate education and guidance for buyers and renters in New York CityOffers educational resources on property types (rentals, co-ops, condos), mortgage financing options, the homebuying process, and financial planning for renters and homebuyers in New York City, including personalized decision-making support and income eligibility guidance.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Offers relocation and moving assistance for individuals moving to New York CityProvides guidance on selecting reputable moving companies and offers a checklist to help individuals organize and evaluate moving services when relocating to New York City.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$22K
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expenses
Total expenses$31K
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Grants paid out$2K
balance sheet
Total assets$495
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Net assets$495
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -29.0%
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- BUILT by Backspace Partner — Design and technology partner for CAREA USA's website.
- Feeding America Partner — Partner agency distributing food
- National Association of Realtors Partner — Cited as a source for data on international real estate investment in the U.S.
- Nextspace Partner — Collaborates on interior design projects, with shared client engagement and design processes.
- Real Estate Board of New York Network — Shares property listings through the REBNY Listing System to connect with the broader real estate brokerage community.
- other non-profit organizations Partner — Co-organizes events with other nonprofit organizations.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Buyer Education Through Normalization and Financial Literacymethodology: buyer_education_through_normalizationBy educating buyers—especially foreign and first-time buyers—on U.S. real estate practices and financial processes, the organization reduces apprehension and loan rejection risk, because framing cooperative ownership as standard and explaining mortgage criteria builds confidence and preparedness.
- Collaborative Partnerships to Expand Reachmethodology: collaborative_partnershipsBy collaborating with other nonprofit organizations on joint events and initiatives, the organization advances industry development, because strategic partnerships amplify impact and broaden engagement within the real estate community.
- Market-Driven Pricing and Brokerage Outreachmethodology: comparative_market_analysisBy using comparative market analysis and targeting the broader brokerage community in marketing, the organization maximizes buyer interest and sale outcomes, because accurate, data-informed pricing and agent-to-agent networks drive competitive engagement in NYC’s real estate market.
- Professional Network Building for Industry Advancementmethodology: professional_networking_and_developmentBy connecting Chinese American real estate professionals, the organization fosters community, advances industry knowledge, and creates career opportunities, because peer networks enhance professional growth and collective industry development.