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

… youll ever make and New York Citys complicated real estate market makes the task especially daunting  If youre planning … to ownership youll want answers to critical questions about what you can afford whether a coop or condo makes better … to mortgage and real estate brokers to learn how to prepare financially for one of lifes biggest decisions  Editors …

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

… just over $1 millioncan feel like an impossible goal for many However some programs allow qualified  firsttime buyers to … with the program it doesnt work well for a lot of properties The Achieving the Dream program caps annual …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 22, 2025 - 10:30AM
How first-time buyers can apply for up to $100,000 in down payment assistance

… in a forgivable loan towards their first purchase of a condo coop or one to fourfamily house in New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on Thursday that $41 million …

By Celia Young |February 3, 2025 - 3:00PM