Diary of a First-Time Buyer

… On a Thursday about two weeks after Karen my broker delivered my coop board application I … spent a lot of time in this neighborhood with friends who live here and also as a journalist who covers community …

… every week  He refused to ask for an extension I called Karen my broker and delivered the news  She also noted its in your contract I … two While she thought about where I could meet her to deliver the documents I ran down my list of what I still had …

… on hold I proceeded with Chase and three days later delivered a portfolio of neatly labeled document folders to … recently extended Too many credit inquiries Were they not aware that applying for a mortgage was nothing but one credit … irony was lost on the loan officer  Three days later I delivered a full set of documents to Wells Fargo The …

… oversee my case He would take care of me I was happy and relived when he accepted the job He even recommended an … path to home ownership was off to a good start It was shortlived joy When I called my credit union which was so … to buy a NYC apartment My Big Fat Board Interview column What I learned from 150 apartments before I finally bought …

…   Shortly afterward at a friends birthday party I met Karen A real estate agent in Brooklyn she offered to show me … reveals why he took the coop plunge and how he basically lives for free Unraveling NY real estate spinone white lie … of a preconstruction buyer The 7 worst places to live in a building Your next place 9 questions that separate …

… Elle Bee is a lifelong renter currently in the process of buying a Brooklyn apartment recounted in her biweekly column  Diary of a FirstTime Buyer Related posts My Big Fat Board Interview column What I …

… I immediately make an offer of $325000 as another potential buyer had come onto the scene just moments before Hmmm Just … me and I instantly regretted not doing my homework on agentbuyer relationships and not bringing Sidney into it soon … Elle Bee is a lifelong renter currently in the process of buying a Brooklyn apartment recounted in her biweekly …

… search Since songs from the musical In the Heights are running through my head I take that as a divine sign … reveals why he took the coop plunge and how he basically lives for free Unraveling NY real estate spinone white lie … of a preconstruction buyer The 7 worst places to live in a building Your next place 9 questions that separate …

… furnishings a piano Art Deco secretary and some 150 square feet of books How often do you play the piano or read … floors stately pillars and etched details Richard said he lived in the building and that it was comprised of friendly … reveals why he took the coop plunge and how he basically lives for free Unraveling NY real estate spinone white lie …

… nearly two years and one that has me wilting under the glare of 11 members of the coop board where Im applying to buy … to Chris skipped a couple of steps and said Im going to live here  Victoria the agent met us downstairs and gave us … said quickly I looked at the sale sheet $300000 as delivered Before I could ask what THAT meant Victoria answered …