first-time buyer

Overhead view of a large, sunny house with a water view behind it

Escape

7 reasons to relocate to Orlando and Daytona Beach in Florida

Sponsored By Southern Realty |March 25, 2026 - 2:50PM

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

… for a down payment a SONYMA loan could be the answer … What are the available down payments … According to Patrick … be signed by the seller prior to the application Lucia said What to know about SONYMA loans Who qualifies You are … down payment which is allowed keep a copy of the check … What determines whether you qualify … When obtaining …

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

… be in another Park Avenue coop The same is true if you are applying to a storied coop on the Upper West Side If you are …

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

… More New Yorkersthough not manywill soon be able to snag up to $100000 in a forgivable … in funding would be added to the citys down payment assistance program HomeFirst which will provide roughly 1000 … of the AMIabout $130450 for an individualcan apply … What else do I need to know before applying … To be eligible …