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

… youll ever make and New York Citys complicated real estate market makes the task especially daunting  If youre planning … to ownership youll want answers to critical questions about what you can afford whether a coop or condo makes better … to mortgage and real estate brokers to learn how to prepare financially for one of lifes biggest decisions  Editors …

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 14, 2026 - 11:30AM
Should I ask the seller to buy down my mortgage rate?

… evaluating if this tactic is the right move for you Heres what actually happens when you buy down your mortgage rate … temporary and permanent rate buydowns paid for by sellers are fairly rare in New York City because its such a competitive market says Debra Shultz vice president of lending at …

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