With both NYC rents and mortgage rates rising, does it make more sense to buy or rent in NYC now?

… … There are many expenses that should factor into your …  as well as your longterm life plans  our experts  say Rents have skyrocketed with the median rent in Manhattan reaching $4000 for the first time  Buyers …

By Alanna Schubach |June 21, 2022 - 12:30PM
10 first-time buyer grants, loans, and programs available to New Yorkers

… Prices for New York City apartments continue to risemaking down payments larger Banks have tightened … year All of these factors make it harder for many firsttime buyers to meet financing requirements if they dont have … type of arrangement and you should make sure you understand how and when you are able to exercise your option to buy  … …

By Emily Myers |February 28, 2022 - 9:30AM
What are mortgage points and how do they lower your interest rate?

… to buy a house or apartment your monthly mortgage payments are determined by several factors that include your interest … pay upfront to lower the rate for the life of loan he says How the math works One point costs 1 percent of your … determine if its worthwhile to pay for points consider how long it takes to break even and how much is being saved over …

By Jennifer White Karp |July 15, 2021 - 4:00PM