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Rent

Why I moved to NYC from D.C: After growing up outside the city, I wanted to make it my own

By Kelly Kreth |April 3, 2026 - 9:30AM

Rent

Why I moved to NYC from Chicago: My Midwest life felt stable but I craved ‘energy and urgency’

By Kelly Kreth |March 6, 2026 - 9:30AM

Gaia Trocchia in her studio in Hell's Kitchen

New Construction + Condos

From Hudson Yards to Hell’s Kitchen: I wanted to own a place and stop wasting money on rent

By Kelly Kreth |March 7, 2025 - 9:30AM

Buy

Why I moved to NYC from Houston: After a break up, my parents helped me buy a place of my own

… to private school and when I graduated in 2020 I headed to Texas AM Commuting to school was easy just a 10minute drive … or buyer decided to take a chance on NYC My parents loved Texas but while I was away at college they moved to Destin … Real estate is less competitive and more straightforward in Texas There are no hidden listings difficult board approval …

By Kelly Kreth |December 20, 2024 - 9:30AM

The Market

Should I stretch my budget for a one bedroom or save with a studio?

… it can make a lot of sense to opt for a studio over a one bedroom especially when living solo A studio is typically … building where you wouldnt be able to afford a larger apartment Still there are lots of challenges when it comes … experience I met my future husband when I was living in a 416squarefoot studio that I owned It was in a great Manhattan …

By Jennifer White Karp |June 10, 2024 - 12:30PM