Rookie Buyer: Should we use a broker, or go it alone?

… like StreetEasy and Trulia was easy enough We were also told sellers pay the buyers agents commission and not having an agent may mean theyd be more willing to lower the asking price since theyd side step that … to be true from its description Sure enough the listing was rented by the time we got there but Michael promised he had …

By Michelle Castillo |June 12, 2017 - 8:59AM
Co-op vs condo vs house? A first-time buyer sorts through her options

… If youre thinking of buying a place in New York youll have to decide between three main types of properties houses … were familiar with houses and condos but coops were a different beast They seemed cheaper overall but had relatively expensive monthly fees And as we got deeper into our search we realized the differences were stark So we …

By Michelle Castillo |May 31, 2017 - 8:59AM
A 'rental rookie' turns into a buyer: Join her journey and learn from her (mis)adventures

… back And yes Im still surviving in New York First allow me to reintroduce myself My name is Michelle You may have read  my Rental Rookie column which ran back in 2011 and followed my … years now I love our location from the numerous choices to eat to the friendly bodega owners Were a little trek from …

By Michelle Castillo |April 5, 2017 - 8:59AM