What does it take to get a mortgage in this town?

… form within the next few days  Because of my freelancer status I didnt feel like I could shop around for the best … of required documents two years of tax returns paycheck stubs or in my case W9s all bank and other financial … money check and a coop questionnaire which confirmed the status of the building its ownership and financials When the …

By Elle Bee |December 31, 2012 - 1:22PM
The art (and horror) of the deal

… the job He even recommended an engineer  the path to home ownership was off to a good start It was shortlived joy … a Brooklyn apartment recounted in her biweekly column  Diary of a FirstTime Buyer Related posts How to buy a NYC … coop board interview read this first 16 things I wish I knew before buying this place A NYC real estate lawyer …

By Elle Bee |December 17, 2012 - 10:20AM
Updating my wish list

… listand corresponding pricepointswent something like this … Home run … Nice lobby light top or high floor neat interior … I reluctantly walked away My first dealbreaker included a new construction on 147 West 142nd St which was spacious 733 … a Brooklyn apartment recounted in her biweekly column  Diary of a FirstTime Buyer Related posts My Big Fat Board …

By Elle Bee |November 12, 2012 - 2:19PM
Navigating the (rocky) relationship between broker and buyer

… Week 4 of the apartment search Sidney the first realtor I contacted about four weeks ago offered to show me around … see a 900squarefoot unit whose floor plan allowed for a home office The layout on Apartment 1K $284000 was generous … activity even on Broadway Retail there consisted of some homey Spanish diners we scored a delicious plate of chicken …

By Elle Bee |October 31, 2012 - 10:44AM