Co-op vs condo vs house? A first-time buyer sorts through her options

… and mortgage Usually coops ask for two years worth of funds Boards can easily deny a potential buyer so knowing someone … ratio in case that is a huge factor for you Most condo boards have right of first refusal meaning owners must offer …

By Michelle Castillo |May 31, 2017 - 8:59AM
Location, location, location: Deciding where to buy was the first stumper for our first-time buyer columnist

… I learned two peoples opinion of where they want to live could vary greatly The question of where to live hadnt come … of  questions wed asked ourselves before we began this buying journey  when we were deciding whether to continue … to be more than oneandahalf hours My office is in northern New Jersey so it is more difficult than it sounds We didnt …

By Michelle Castillo |April 26, 2017 - 8:59AM