StreetNoise

Why a dated kitchen won't nix your sale, Brooklyn's the place for roommates, and more

By Leigh Kamping-Carder | April 7, 2014 - 10:59AM

What can you get for $2,890 a month--the median rent in Brooklyn? (NYDN)

Meanwhile, Brooklyn’s the place for roommates: three-bedroom rents have actually dropped (Gothamist)

Why you may not need to renovate that dated kitchen before you sell (NYT)

Renting a place with bitcoins saves on fees for wire transfers and cashier’s checks (Crain’s)

Be careful about buying (and borrowing) at the top of your budget (NYT)

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