Why 2017 could be make-or-break for New York's affordable HDFC co-ops

2017 is shaping up to be a year of many real estate battles … of the citys proposal and whats next on the docket for 2017 … What might change for HDFCs … With the tax breaks for … take it to the City Council by the end of 2016 or early 2017 but they havent even scheduled any of their planned …

By Virginia K. Smith |January 12, 2017 - 8:59AM
Why are rich kids able to buy affordable HDFC apartments?

… Last month many cashstrapped New Yorkers found themselves rolling their eyes or tearing … some of the few affordable housing options geared toward  buyers  in NYC which leads to a natural followup Why could … its very hard to do Roberts explains Trying to find out what someones assets are invites lyingI could transfer all …

By Virginia K. Smith |September 27, 2016 - 8:59AM
These apartments don't need 20 percent down payments

… seem to squirrel away 20 percent for a down payment on a New York City coop Guest broker Josh Thissell of Citi … you how you can still become a homeowner in this weeks Buy Curious … THE WISH LIST … I dont have a large amount of … exposures Related Ive saved $60000 for a down payment What can I get in Manhattan Im coming up short on a down …

By Leah Hochbaum Rosner |December 14, 2015 - 8:59AM
How I found my $386K HDFC apartment after a three-year search

… When we decided to move back to New York in 2012 we were eager to buy an apartment but werent sure we could afford one on a university salary I had … the late nights I spent taping the Kool DJ Red Alert mix show and the day I copped my first pair of Jordans in midtown …

By Craigh Barboza |October 22, 2015 - 8:59AM