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

… banks often require you to put at least 20 percent of an apartments purchase price towards the down payment Financing a deal like thatwhen the median price for Manhattan coops and condos  is … Agency SONYMA offers loans to help them buy units that are below the median sales price for the city  Editors note …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 22, 2025 - 10:30AM
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 properties than their landlord at … Ohebshaloman infamous landlord who was sent to Rikers Island last year for failing to make repairs at two …

By Celia Young |April 1, 2025 - 12:30PM
How first-time buyers can apply for up to $100,000 in down payment assistance

… a certificate that gives you up to a year to look for an apartment And once you purchase your apartment you need to live in it HomeFirst requires New Yorkers to treat their new apartment or house as their primary residence for the next …

By Celia Young |February 3, 2025 - 3:00PM
Buying for the first time in NYC? Be sure to prep your finances first

… with new information for January 2025   … 1 Boost your credit score  … Good credit is the key to getting the best mortgage … your finances as a firsttime buyer in NYC Know whats needed to obtain a mortgage  Lenders want to see that you …

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