Hochul takes aim at institutional housing investors and rent-fixing software in State of the State

… and how they could impact NYC … Blocking big money from buying … Hochul proposed legislation that would curtail … funds private equity firms and other big investors from buying up single and twofamily houses across New York … 75day waiting period is a step in the right direction but what New York really needs to do is build more housing said …

By Celia Young |January 15, 2025 - 11:15AM
Need a mortgage to buy a NYC co-op? Your rate is not the only thing to consider

… is very different from buying real estate anywhere else The competition you will likely face the amount of money that … NYCs unique housing inventory which consists largely  of  coop buildings and no two are exactly the same So if you are … on how they are structured and make sure your mortgage lender  understands coops as well Lack of coop

By Mimi OConnor |February 17, 2023 - 2:30PM
10 first-time buyer grants, loans, and programs available to New Yorkers

… lending practices during the pandemic and mortgage rates are expected to rise this year All of these factors make it … other assets  A tougher environment for buyers means many are looking for alternative ways to get the money together … of up to 80 percent of the area median income and plan to live in the apartment for at least 10 years you may be …

By Emily Myers |February 28, 2022 - 9:30AM