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

… stories of New Yorkers under the age of 35 whove managed to buy their own apartments the backstory usually involves an … charges that are well below $1000month says Roberson However you might find wellpriced condos in areas like Upper … in a competitive bidding situation … Look for longterm investment … Though it can be tempting to try to own by any …

By Virginia K. Smith |August 31, 2017 - 8:53AM
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 the … he says One important thing to look at says Magyar is air rights If there are air rights available around your … and the neighbors in a coop or condo says Miradors Magyar Renters are more transient For Rebecca Chasana Brooklynite …

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)

… choose to abandon their city buying plans continue renting here and buying outside the city instead The upsides … piece says he got a 6 percent interest rate on his $200000 loan and recently refinanced to 4 percent The bank didnt … County … Twobedroom twobath chaletstyle house with a loft and plenty of extra room for more bedrooms in Roscoe …

By Lucy Cohen Blatter |April 7, 2017 - 9:59AM
Any regrets? A check-in with a first-time buyer who chronicled her agonizing apartment-hunt for Brick

… that can come up Yesterday we launched a new column Rookie Buyer featuring our former Rental Rookie writer whos now on … her hunt plays out lets revisit the adventures of another buyer who chronicled her process for us years ago in our Diary of a FirstTime Buyer column Elle Bee not her real name spent two years of …

By Lucy Cohen Blatter |April 6, 2017 - 12:59PM