Starting over: A divorced dad's honest take on finding a new neighborhood and buying a condo in NYC

… Looking for an apartment to buy in New York City is a formidable process When youre … respect all requests for anonymity … Why did you decide to buy vs rent … Ive been an owner since 2006 so Ive seen the … to day trade This is the only way I know to invest money … What were you looking for … In the beginning I had no idea I …

By Anonymous |August 29, 2024 - 3:45PM
After a divorce, how do I remove my ex’s name from our condo’s mortgage?

… FYI If the parties cannot agree the judge will decide what happens to the apartment in the divorce decree he said … and I are getting divorced and I want to keep our condo What will happen to our mortgage which is in both of our names What steps do I need to take to transfer it … Buy … New Construction + Condos … Negotiating + Financing … …

By Celia Young |May 15, 2024 - 10:00AM
I wanted to buy a studio by myself, but my co-op wouldn’t let me unless it was in my husband’s name too

… When I was still married I tried to buy a studio apartment for $155000 in the same coop building … Drop us an email We respect all requests for anonymity … What its like getting divorced in NY when you own real … York City But it was enough for me to go into contract to buy the studio for $155000 I couldnt finance the purchase …

By Anonymous |June 13, 2022 - 9:30AM
Why I moved to NYC from NJ: After my divorce, I wanted to be near theater, restaurants, and baseball games

… firstperson accounts about why a renter or buyer decided to take a chance on NYC and live here now Have … look back  Ray tried to explain the differences between buying in NY and buying in NJ a number of times but honestly … is acceptable and even enhances my quality of life What can I say about Chelsea life Its not the East Village …

By Kelly Kreth |April 22, 2022 - 9:30AM
10 signs your apartment is telling you to move

… … Smoked out … NYC buildings are required to have a smoking policy and many have gone smokefree as a result but some buildings do little to enforce the policy For others the problem is cannabis New Yorkers can …

By Kelly Kreth |January 14, 2022 - 12:30PM
From Cliffside Park, NJ, to the UES: After a rebound relationship with NYC, I’m ready to move on

… could also be considered a bit snooty since we lived on what is considered The Gold Coast I didnt feel particularly … hotter months I also save about $160 a month not having to buy a NJ transit monthly bus pass and I buy my monthly MetroCard pretax I saw a bunch of apartments …

By Kelly Kreth |February 12, 2020 - 1:00PM