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

Buying a house or apartment is likely the most serious … than for conventional fixedrate loans  According to Cohn a buyer should have a credit score above 740 to secure the … price Check out Bricks guide to closing costs for buyers in NYC In rare cases buyers may need to set aside an additional …

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 14, 2026 - 11:30AM
The buyer's and seller's guide to NYC closing costs

… Bump that to 3 to 4 percent if the apartment is over $1 million or youre buying a condo If its a brandnew condo … of the supers apartment which can amount to thousands of dollars and the buildings insurance costs for the first year … the credit check or UCC filing fee which can save $50 or $100 here and there Whitman says Of course its still probably …

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 6, 2025 - 10:00AM