Diary of a First-Time Buyer: 13 lessons learned after 60+ apartments

… its good to understand the lingo Understand what you can live with and what you cant For me living in a neighborhood … to your liking either have a cometoJesus meeting or get a new broker  My advice on open houses Unless you enjoy blood … are in serious looking mode get the financial precommitment letter and if you are considering a coop start building your …

By Elle Bee |August 5, 2013 - 9:57AM
Another co-op board package, and a commitment letter countdown

… Like any girl with a new beau after my  second date with my new lender  I decided … of responsibility independence and good citizenship The letter of introduction was a fuller version of about me … and paid forwaiting in Home Depots warehouse for June delivery  Other than canceling that order I didnt have a Plan …

By Elle Bee |May 29, 2013 - 8:58AM
Hell is applying for a mortgage...as a self-employed writer

… the list of materials she required I set to work assembling new bank statements the IRS income verification forms letters explaining credit inquiries and copies of paychecks … reveals why he took the coop plunge and how he basically lives for free Unraveling NY real estate spinone white lie …

By Elle Bee |April 22, 2013 - 11:41AM
Elle makes a deal
By Elle Bee |April 8, 2013 - 2:10PM
With Brooklyn behind me, I head toward Hudson Heights

… Hudson Heights Elle Bee is a lifelong renter determined to buy an apartment in NYC  She is documenting her experience for this column  Diary of a FirstTime Buyer   Related posts How to Buy a NYC apartment What I … interview read this first 16 things I wish I knew before buying this place The 7 worst places to live in a building …

By Elle Bee |March 25, 2013 - 10:42AM