Kelly Kreth
Contributing writer
Contributing writer Kelly Kreth has been a freelance journalist, essayist, and columnist for more than two decades. Her real estate articles have appeared in The Real Deal, Luxury Listings, Our Town, and amNewYork. A long-time New York City renter who loves a good deal, Kreth currently lives in a coveted rent-stabilized apartment in a luxury building on the Upper East Side.
Posts by Kelly Kreth:
Why we moved to NYC from Tennessee: We wanted to be back where we belong, socially and politically
By Kelly Kreth
August 4, 2023 - 09:30 AM
Marc and Kirsten fled their Tennessee home to return to NYC, which they felt was more their vibe. The professional musicians landed a Bushwick townhouse with outdoor space and room for a studio. Here’s their story.
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Why I moved to NYC from Washington, D.C.: I wanted to return to my happy place where I have lots of friends
By Kelly Kreth
July 28, 2023 - 09:30 AM
Washington, D.C. felt too much like a small town to Debbie Peters, who made a New Year's resolution to return to NYC. After an arduous hunt, she settled in East Harlem. Here's her story.
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From Williamsburg to Long Island City: I wanted to explore a different neighborhood and lower my expenses
By Kelly Kreth
July 21, 2023 - 09:30 AM
Wanting to explore a different neighborhood and get more for his money, Dr. Muhammad Haseeb decided to ditch Brooklyn and return to his native Queens. Here's his story.
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Why I moved to NYC from Illinois: We wanted to downsize and be close to family plus lots of art galleries
By Kelly Kreth
July 14, 2023 - 09:30 AM
As empty nesters, Barri Grant and her spouse escaped the Midwest and headed back to NYC to be close to family. They bought a small studio in Chelsea so they could also afford a place in Westchester and get the best of both worlds. Here's her story.
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Why I moved to NYC from Illinois: My fiancé and I wanted to dive into our acting careers in a place with more opportunities
By Kelly Kreth
July 7, 2023 - 09:30 AM
Wanting to pursue a career in entertainment, Jamie Grawitch and her fiancé ditched their small Midwestern town and headed to NYC. They subleased an apartment in Prospect Lefferts Garden sight unseen. Thankfully, the bold move paid off. Here's her story.
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Why I moved to NYC from Michigan: To start fresh after a breakup and grow my new business
By Kelly Kreth
June 30, 2023 - 09:30 AM
After ending a relationship and starting two creative firms, Abrahm found himself increasingly in New York City on business—and decided to make it his permanent residence. He found NYC’s real estate confusing but is happily enjoying the roommate life in Sunnyside, Queens. Here’s his story.
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