In defense of renters: Why buying isn't always the right decision

… only be achieved when you actually  own your home and that renting should just be a temporary thinga brief detour on … that nearly twothirds of New Yorkers City residents are renters the American Dream trajectory just doesnt work the … a lot more rental housing stock Given this weve decided to ask those in the knowbrokers a financial advisor and one New …

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)

… if youre not sure youre staying put to recoup the big money ask Paul Magyar a real estate agent with Mirador Real Estate … choose to abandon their city buying plans continue renting here and buying outside the city instead The upsides … former dairy farm in the Catskills for $260000 while still renting a 700square foot apartment in for himself and his …

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

… opportunity and may want to resell for a profit or rent it out in the future He adds that hes comfortable with … what his options are for his first purchase in NYC we asked Shaun to share his finances Then we spoke to Julie … to $12 million in liquid assets after the sale of his current home  Regular monthly expenses $13000 to $14000 this …

By Alanna Schubach |April 6, 2017 - 3:59PM