first-time buyer

Negotiating + Financing

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

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 14, 2026 - 11:30AM

Negotiating + Financing

The home loan that lets first-time buyers put as little as 3 percent down

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 22, 2025 - 10:30AM

Tenants of 438 and 440 West 45th Street gathered on the stoop of the apartment building at 438.

Non-Traditional Buyers

Hell’s Kitchen tenants rally for a chance to buy their distressed buildings

… Tenants of two Hells Kitchen buildings say theyd do a better job of running the … and tenants gathered outside 438 West 45th St on Saturday to support the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act TOPAa bill … Island last year for failing to make repairs at two different Washington Heights properties The Hells Kitchen tenants …

By Celia Young |April 1, 2025 - 12:30PM

Co-ops

10 steps for creating a stellar co-op or condo board application

… board approval process an essential prerequisite for purchasing in a coop or condo building That process begins with the board package designed to show … details on how responsible you are a letter from your current management company confirming that you pay rent or …

By Evelyn Battaglia |February 12, 2025 - 12:30PM

Co-ops

How first-time buyers can apply for up to $100,000 in down payment assistance

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

Negotiations + Closings

The buyer's and seller's guide to NYC closing costs

… Whether youre buying or selling real estate in New York City you face hefty taxes … and may affect your decision to choose one apartment over another So its crucial to understand the big picture before … attorney at The Stone Law Firm Read on for an overview of what youll pay in closing coststhe actual sum will vary …