first-time buyer

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

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 … assembling your application package and putting your best foot forward to seal the deal … 1 Start prepping early … agent to find out exactly how the board wants the package delivered eg via email or secure online platform what software …

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

Negotiating + Financing

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

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 21, 2025 - 1:30PM

Negotiations + Closings

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

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

Negotiating + Financing

What are the differences between jumbo and conforming loans?

… If youre apartment shopping in New York City and plan on getting a mortgage youve … agencies that provide funds to thousands of banks to finance housing Fannie and Freddie buy mortgages … them into mortgagebacked securities As with any financial product factors that affect the risk also affect the rate …