A renter wonders: Can I afford to ditch the roomies and get a one bedroom?

… She also wants to be able to visit family on Staten Island without too long of a journey I think that eliminates most of the … other such farflung locations she says I also dont want to live  on  Staten Island because of the lack of public …

By Alanna Schubach |October 20, 2017 - 1:00PM
What can I afford? Empty-nesters discover their options on the Lower East Side

… Rather than moving to the traditional locales for older adultssay Florida or Arizonatheyve been heading to cities … are one such example Emptynesters they followed their adult children to New York City and since 2015 have been … of thumb is that someone earning an income of $210000 can qualify for a mortgage of four to five times that amount She …

By Alanna Schubach |April 18, 2017 - 8:59AM
What can I afford? A couple with two children explores their options for moving back to NYC

… Lena and Dave a couple in their 30s lived in New York City for many … vice president and regional manager at Citizens Bank and Caroline Bass a real estate broker with Citi … … $507000 … Student Loans … $15000 … The analysis … One option for Lena and Dave is to keep their Long Island home …

By Alanna Schubach |October 26, 2016 - 2:59PM