Rent Coach: What to know before renting-to-own a new condo

… Q My wife and I were originally interested in buying a new condo but we were not approved for a mortgage because of credit issues  However our lender thought that we could be approved in about a year if we resolve those …

By Mike Akerly |January 5, 2012 - 9:58AM
421a property tax abatements: Know before you buy

… section … takes an indepth look at what this means for buyers and sellers First some background on the abatements … tax rates that occur during the life of the abatement Buyers and owners Bottom line for buyers Buy only what you can afford when the exemption …

By V. L. Hendrickson |November 14, 2011 - 7:22AM
Prewar versus new: Which is better?

… a StreetEasycom debate … pitting prewar buildings against new construction   … The two big takeaways so far are worth … by a single family rather than being diced up into apartments tend to be among the least quiet buildings to …

By Teri Karush Rogers |September 30, 2011 - 8:01AM