Buying for the first time in NYC? Be sure to prep your finances first

… to critical questions about what you can afford whether a coop or condo makes better financial sense for you and how … of credit which you pay off regularly including credit cards student loans and car loans Its best to have at least … $80000 in cash after closing to cover those monthly costs A gift to cover these expenses is an option if youre fortunate …

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 14, 2026 - 11:30AM
Mansion or not, you can't escape the so-called mansion tax

… make the argument that a $1 million property is a luxury home but here it may buy you an alcove studio or a one …

By Jennifer White Karp |April 14, 2025 - 10:00AM
Re-trading: Why some buyers renegotiate an agreed upon sales price and how sellers can cope

… about expecting too much of a discount A $750000 onebedroom home would likely have a very small discount while a $12 …

By Jennifer White Karp |August 9, 2024 - 9:30AM
How to attract an all-cash offer for your NYC property

… also be international buyers looking for a second or third home parents looking to purchase a unit for their adult …

By Celia Young |May 24, 2024 - 12:30PM
Should I ask the seller to buy down my mortgage rate?

… buy down offers on new developments Cohen says Trouble at home Get your NYC apartmentdweller questions answered by an …

By Celia Young |March 25, 2024 - 3:29PM