Buying for the first time in NYC? Be sure to prep your finances first

… to critical questions about what you can afford whether a coop or condo makes better financial sense for you and how … We are presenting it again with new information for January 2026   … 1 Boost your credit score  … Good credit is the key … with confidence Earlier versions of this article contained reporting and writing by Alanna Schubach … You Might Also …

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 14, 2026 - 11:30AM
The buyer's and seller's guide to NYC closing costs

… a seller offers your broker a fee that is too low In this case youll have to budget an additional 1 to 3 percent of … which could impact the sales price on other units In these cases they may offer to refund the buyer a sum at closing  …

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 6, 2025 - 10:00AM
Should I ask the seller to buy down my mortgage rate?

… … Buying down your mortgage rate is a way to lower your … cash at closing and sometimes a seller will cover a rate buy down through a closing credit according to our experts … an apartment you can buy mortgage points also known as buying down the rate Through an upfront cash payment you can …

By Celia Young |March 25, 2024 - 3:29PM