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

… Buying a house or apartment is likely the most serious financial commitment youll ever … a coop or condo makes better financial sense for you and how to budget for closing costs and monthly maintenance or … Rosenblatt lending rates have declined steadily throughout much of 2025 providing some relief for buyers in NYC markets …

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

… some that you may expect and others unique to New York  For sellers closing costs take a serious bite out of the … must pay a state and city mortgage tax of 1925 percent on loans over $500000 or 18 percent for loans under $500000 … you are taking out a mortgage look into whether a purchase CEMA loan makes sense  … Sellers Budget for closing costs of …

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