How long do you have to own in NYC for your investment to be worth it?

… than snapping up some stocks or stashing cash in an index fund and it can take a number of years before … past decade those numbers are heavily skewed by luxury new developments Manhattan coop   prices only rose by 25 percent … youre looking for the better bet may be something like index funds which according to the finance website The …

By Virginia K. Smith |August 29, 2017 - 1:00PM
Thinking your first home purchase should be outside the city? You're not alone (but read this first)

… consider at some point or another especially given that the author spent less than the cost of a Queens coop  for a … things to consider … How will the mortgage work  … The author of the piece says he got a 6 percent interest rate on … he writes because they didnt own their first home But our experts say if youre filing your tax returns in another …

By Lucy Cohen Blatter |April 7, 2017 - 9:59AM
What can I afford? After a stint in the suburbs, a buyer contemplates NYC pied-à-terres

… To be clear This weeks subject for our What Can I Afford column isnt your classic firsttime buyer He is however looking to buy in the city for the first time which as anyone familiar …

By Alanna Schubach |April 6, 2017 - 3:59PM
Is there one right way to save for a down payment?

… realm its generally considered safer to invest in index funds which pull from a pool of diversified investment … restrictions on withdrawals and higher interest rates or Certificates of Deposit in which you agree to keep your …

By Virginia K. Smith |April 6, 2017 - 11:59AM