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

… to critical questions about what you can afford whether a coop or condo makes better financial sense for you and how to budget for closing costs and monthly maintenance or common charges  … of these financial qualifications While banks may approve mortgages with debttoincome ratios of 40 to 50 percent coop

By Evelyn Battaglia |January 14, 2026 - 11:30AM
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 … level the State of New York Mortgage Agency SONYMA offers loans to help them buy units that are below the median sales … can only use a SONYMA loan on a primary residence and no commercial activity is allowedthat means no renting it out …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 22, 2025 - 10:30AM
10 steps for creating a stellar co-op or condo board application

… letter from a superior or colleague offering substantive feedback about you in a work environment including details …

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