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 … youre looking for the better bet may be something like index funds which according to the finance website The Simple Dollar are generally considered to generate an annual return of around …

By Virginia K. Smith |August 29, 2017 - 1:00PM
In defense of renters: Why buying isn't always the right decision

… that nearly twothirds of New Yorkers City residents are renters the American Dream trajectory just doesnt work … stock Given this weve decided to ask those in the knowbrokers a financial advisor and one New Yorker who has owned … will want to see that you have at least two years worth of monthly costs both maintenance and mortgage …

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

… first time which as anyone familiar with the New York City market will tell you could still be a shock to the system … expects his monthly expenditures to drop quite a bit  … The analysis  … The maximum amount the buyer could take out for … that offer a bit more flexibility He finds Berzaks analysis of his options compelling though he notes that they …

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 …

By Virginia K. Smith |April 6, 2017 - 11:59AM
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 … some for way under that including a prewar Upper West Side studio with an arched entryway an Art Deco onebedroom with a … between Daniel Low Terrace and Monroe Avenue $335000 plus $750month maintenance   … You Might Also Like … …

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