Diary of a First-Time Buyer

… Oct 2 1987 when I quit smoking Dec 16 1997 the day I met a boy I was crazy about for about 10 years and Dec 15 … was to take place at a law firm serving as the transfer office and I was to bring photo ID the remainder of the down … the time both real estate agents and the attorneys for the coop and the seller arrived we had nearly a full table The …

… access to more flexible loan products than what commercial banks can offer  I was assigned by phone to Peter a loan … had already filed for extensions as was my usual custom My accountant wouldnt have me on his schedule for filing on … things your lawyer should tell you when you buy a condo or coop in NYC  sponsored A single guy reveals why he took the …

… alcove where I could place a piano or bookshelveseven a home office The goodsized living room led to the eatin … my furniture in the 650 square feet envisioned where a home office might fit talked about how much stuff Id have to … interview 5 good reasons to visit prospective buyers at home  sponsored Moving to NYC Heres a crash course in …

… cheap So feeling a little like the abused dog that comes home anyway because he cant get a good meal elsewhere I … the phone under my ear and parted the kitchen curtains My neighbors across the way were halfclad in their kitchen … interview 5 good reasons to visit prospective buyers at home  sponsored My Big Fat Board Interview What I learned …