How to renovate a vacation home on a $20,000 budget when you work full-time in NYC

… You might live in a New York City apartment and really long to have an actual house But the economics of owning an … many househunting New Yorkers flip the script electing to rent here and buy a vacation house outside of the city where … deeply satisfying for some Others will no doubt tell you how such a project almost killed them their relationship and …

By Mimi OConnor |December 3, 2018 - 1:00PM
Snow in April, but there's space for days: One young family's move from Jersey City to Portland, Maine

… to get some more insight into why she made the big leap and what life is like on the other side Heres what she had to say … Why did you decide to move … A couple … you may not get a spot So it was really important to us to buy in district … What about the weather … I thought the …

By Mimi OConnor |March 1, 2018 - 12:00PM
13 reasons why owning a vacation home is nothing like your apartment in the city

… they came across and to share tips for others looking to buy a vacation house … Unexpected costs and bills … I didnt expect to have to buy oil as often We pay $1200 twice a year Elizabeth … a regular housekeeper so add that to the budget  and guess what Its one of the few things that actually costs more …

By Lucy Cohen Blatter |June 29, 2017 - 2:59PM
Connecticut beaches that won't leave you missing the Hamptons

… Island or in New Jersey … The basics … Connecticut has 24 towns along its shore with a necklace of beaches that … and summer concerts … MADISON … Madison Connecticut is home to one of the most popular public beaches in the state … ride from NYC consider a longer stay The beaches Madison is home to one of the most popular public beaches in the state …

By Marjorie Cohen |July 7, 2016 - 9:59AM
Your top 4 questions about getting a mortgage for a country home—answered

… Thinking about buying a second home outside the city but worried about how … of  National Cooperative Bank As is the case when youre buying a primary home its all about about your debttoincome … harder for renters to get a mortgage … It depends on your what you owe overall For those who rent in the city whatever …

By Lucy Cohen Blatter |June 23, 2016 - 8:59AM