Buying for the first time in NYC? Be sure to prep your finances first

… especially daunting  If youre planning on taking the leap to ownership youll want answers to critical questions about … a coop or condo makes better financial sense for you and how to budget for closing costs and monthly maintenance or common …

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 14, 2026 - 11:30AM
The home loan that lets first-time buyers put as little as 3 percent down

… In New York City banks often require you to put at least 20 percent of an … for many However some programs allow qualified  firsttime buyers to put down far lessas little as 3 percent  For … loan up to $15000 that can be used toward the down payment buying down the rate or buying out the purchase mortgage …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 22, 2025 - 10:30AM
10 steps for creating a stellar co-op or condo board application

… If youre considering buying an apartment in New York City be prepared to overcome … even better if you know someone whos a board member in a NYC coop or already lives in the building   Indeed if you

By Evelyn Battaglia |February 12, 2025 - 12:30PM
What are the differences between jumbo and conforming loans?

… If youre apartment shopping in New York City and plan on getting a mortgage youve probably come across … to thousands of banks to finance housing Fannie and Freddie buy mortgages from lenders and either hold them or package … Buy … Negotiating + Financing … Bricktionary … brownstone … buying … Co-ops … condos … first-time buyer … house … jumbo …

By Brick Underground |December 4, 2024 - 2:30PM