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

… stories before Not to knock anyone whos getting helpwould  you  say no if your parents offered tens of thousands of … mortgage and building costs often arent much different than what youd be paying in rent theres unfortunately no getting … awash in wellpriced prewar coops I think most of what millennials will be looking at will be coops because …

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

… its not always exactly the slam dunk you might think Heres why … Your money could be working harder elsewhere … People … tax in a condo Those can be as high as 2 percent of the purchase price All told you can be looking at around $20000 … Gradually it reduces and your tax deductions decrease over time That said coops and condos can be personalized and …

By Lucy Cohen Blatter |August 28, 2017 - 12:15PM
What can I afford? After a stint in the suburbs, a buyer contemplates NYC pied-à-terres

… our What Can I Afford column isnt your classic firsttime buyer He is however looking to buy in the city for the first … he plans to live in the city for at least four years but ultimately sees the apartment as an investment opportunity … that Shaun will need to demonstrate As Brick covered in our guide to how to prep your finances before buying closing …

By Alanna Schubach |April 6, 2017 - 3:59PM
Looking for an under-$400K apartment? Believe it or not, we've found some in every borough

… Ready to stop renting but dont know how youll ever manage to pay for your own apartment in … FOREST HILLS QUEENS A onebedroom onebath with central heat and airconditioning hickory wood plank flooring and a …

By Leah Hochbaum Rosner |April 6, 2017 - 9:59AM