10 tales of NYC housing hell, jail cells that out-swank your apartment, amorous agents, and more

… A neighbor busts through the wall like  KoolAid Man and nine other housing horror stories Village Voice Confirming what we already … Market … Negotiating + Financing … Rent … The Market … Live … Improve … mortgage … renting … StreetNoise … 10 tales

By Leigh Kamping-Carder |March 12, 2014 - 10:59AM
Buy Curious: I’m coming up short on a down payment. Will I ever be a homeowner?

… are fine with 10 down many coops require 20 of the purchase price or more especially in Manhattan Conventional mortgage … 5 down will only be 4625 While youd still need to get Private Mortgage Insurance since PMI is required by banks … washer and dryer marble bathrooms and a video intercom system Since you only have to put down 35 all you need is …

By Leah Hochbaum Rosner |March 6, 2014 - 9:59AM
Ask an Expert: Are there any drawbacks to buying an apartment under an LLC? Can I still get a mortgage?

… buying an apartment under a Limited Liability Company LLC formed for that purpose instead of buying under your own … relating to setting up the LLC itself In New York costs to form the Limited Liability Company could be expensive due to …

By Teri Karush Rogers |January 28, 2014 - 2:18PM
2014 Real Estate Forecast: What to expect in prices, neighborhoods, amenities, mortgage rates, foreclosures and more

… may keep their snob appealand affordability compared to condosbut condocraziness will continue to rule   And while things will stay competitive for renters and buyers the real estate market as a … condos will continue to outpace supply The 2014 pipeline shows only about 1200 homes coming on to the market south of …

By Lana Bortolot |January 6, 2014 - 10:43AM