Diary of a First-Time Buyer

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A home visit from a private investigator, board interview bombshells, and other signs I'm in trouble
By Elle Bee |January 28, 2013 - 10:31AM
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How (not) to prepare a co-op board package
By Elle Bee |January 14, 2013 - 9:56AM
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What does it take to get a mortgage in this town?

… but arriving along with offers for weight loss supplements discounted luxury watches and sex life enhancements the whole … for the best interest rate I was sort of desperate to get what I could Chad started out with a 425 rate which would … costs plus extend additional benefits available through relationship banking since I was already such a good …

By Elle Bee |December 31, 2012 - 1:22PM
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The art (and horror) of the deal
By Elle Bee |December 17, 2012 - 10:20AM
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I find my "dream" apartment...in Ft. Greene
By Elle Bee |December 3, 2012 - 2:43PM
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Updating my wish list
By Elle Bee |November 12, 2012 - 2:19PM
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Navigating the (rocky) relationship between broker and buyer
By Elle Bee |October 31, 2012 - 10:44AM
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My whirlwind affair with Hamilton Heights
By Elle Bee |October 15, 2012 - 10:38AM
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Open house time (a.k.a. the sound of my heart breaking)
By Elle Bee |September 24, 2012 - 10:29AM
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Diary of a First-time Buyer: "How did I get here and how do I get out??"

… in NYC a path Ive been on for nearly two years and one that has me wilting under the glare of 11 members of the coop board where Im applying to buy a 750squarefoot onebedroom apartment in the building above this basement  Im at … My Big Fat Board Interview column What I learned from 150 apartments before I finally bought one Here are 7 things …

By Elle Bee |September 10, 2012 - 11:32AM