Buy Curious: I’m coming up short on a down payment. Will I ever be a homeowner?

… Dont have a lot of cash saved for a down payment and worried … … THE WISH LIST … I want to buy a onebedroom in Brooklyn Queens or Manhattan but dont have a lot of money for a down … are another alternative for those on tight budgets These apartments sell 40 to 50 below market rates but come with …

By Leah Hochbaum Rosner |March 6, 2014 - 9:59AM
It's not your fault: 9 reasons to blame the building if you can't get a mortgage

… There are lots of factors that can affect your ability to obtain a … boils down to risk Condos and coops rely on maintenance fees and if that one person is leveraged out and cant pay … loan The building has a 5 flip tax so its probably only worth $950000 Now you can only get 80 on $950000 says Teitel …

By Leah Hochbaum Rosner |December 9, 2013 - 12:05PM
Stop waiting for interest rates to go down; the forgotten rights of Airbnb neighbors, and more

… Hurry up and get the best home loan rate you can now because  rates … turn in the international spotlight as  Chinese real estate buyers favor the borough over Manhattan  The Real Deal Is … + Financing … Sales Market … Rent … The Market … buying … mortgage … subletting … boards … Neighbors … staff …

By Sara Alessi |October 21, 2013 - 9:00AM