How can a millennial without a trust fund afford to buy in NYC?

… the biggest obstacle standing between most millennials and home ownership And it bears out Since 2004 alone home … options here There are also plenty of options out there for negotiating a lower down payment especially as the citys … buildings that are more amenable to accepting this model of financing though youll still face some pushback and  as weve …

By Virginia K. Smith |August 31, 2017 - 8:53AM
In defense of renters: Why buying isn't always the right decision

… Many of us have it ingrained in our minds that true adulting can only be achieved when you actually  own your home and … again all in the last four yearsto find out more about how the buyingversusrenting conundrum plays out in this city … apartment wont double in price says Lahav Those days are long gone at least for many parts of NYC Also remember that …

By Lucy Cohen Blatter |August 28, 2017 - 12:15PM
Thinking your first home purchase should be outside the city? You're not alone (but read this first)

… advantage of tax breaks and likely get a lot more space for a lot less money … This story first ran in June 2015 but was updated in April 2017 … Over on Realtorcom one Brooklynite recently told of his experience buying a 10acre … fourbedrooms and threeandahalf bathrooms on over two acres complete with apple trees Asking price $275000 … …

By Lucy Cohen Blatter |April 7, 2017 - 9:59AM
Real-life buyers on the mistakes they made and what they learned from buying in NYC for the first time

… resources … Find out about upstairs and downstairs neighbors in terms of noise and prior noise complaints Liza … Ive had such a disaster with my current apartment and the neighbors crazy woman next door little old lady from hell in … seek a real estate lawyer Oh and find out the last three banks to provide financing to people in buildingand make …

By Lucy Cohen Blatter |April 6, 2017 - 8:59AM