10 steps for creating a stellar co-op or condo board application

… If youre considering buying an apartment in New York City be prepared … statements and personal and professional recommendations It can all feel downright excessive  However all that scrutiny … recommendations to include details like She helped me when my kids were sick  he explains  Two high school teachers who …

By Evelyn Battaglia |February 12, 2025 - 12:30PM
The pros and cons of renting in a NYC condo or co-op building

… a condo or coop is a greater sense of community Many rental buildings have a revolving door and youre not afforded the opportunity to get to know your neighbors Rental buildings are trying to change this by building huge lounge … than a rental building with the exception of luxury rental buildings said Matthew Hughes a broker at  Brown Harris …

By Jennifer White Karp |February 5, 2025 - 12:30PM
How first-time buyers can apply for up to $100,000 in down payment assistance

… program HomeFirst which will provide roughly 1000 firsttime buyers with loans over the next five years The move doubles … of the AMIabout $130450 for an individualcan apply … What else do I need to know before applying … To be eligible … to cover an $850  application processing fee as well Before buying New Yorkers must complete a homebuyer education …

By Celia Young |February 3, 2025 - 3:00PM
How to rejection-proof your NYC co-op or condo application package

… Most New York City coop and condo  buildings require buyers to submit voluminous  application … and so much preparation involved you would think that coop boards would explain to buyers why they may have turned them … down rejection is very rare but it does happen However coop boards can reject buyers for any reason as long as it doesnt …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 7, 2025 - 12:30PM