Rookie Buyer: Crucial steps to take as you prepare to close on an NYC apartment

… us the appraisal was done on a certain date but the sellers realtor emailed us letting us know no one had stopped by the … by a week which the seller graciously agreed to Our lawyers told us extensions happen and its not a big deal as … and wanted to see if it was as perfect as we imagined Our realtor suggested we pick a date as close to closing as …

By Michelle Castillo |February 5, 2018 - 9:00AM
Co-op vs condo vs house? A first-time buyer sorts through her options

… If youre thinking of buying a place in New York youll have to decide between … happen as infrequently as once a month Youll also need to show that you have enough money left in the bank after … when evaluating whether a property will make a great investment read our Investment Bootcamp primer   Houses …

By Michelle Castillo |May 31, 2017 - 8:59AM
Location, location, location: Deciding where to buy was the first stumper for our first-time buyer columnist

… But if theres anything I learned in my search for a rental which I documented in my previous column its that … team   give you exclusive access to apartments in your price range and desired neighborhood that no one else has … to go it alone Occasionally wed bring friends along to check out the neighborhood and peruse the places Having a …

By Michelle Castillo |April 26, 2017 - 8:59AM
A 'rental rookie' turns into a buyer: Join her journey and learn from her (mis)adventures

… found it much easier to convince people to go out in our area instead of having to trek to other neighborhoods or … But while it does fit a gigantic sectional a realsized coffee table and an oversized accent chair as well as a … task especially when you are now carrying eight years worth of two peoples stuff After realizing we both werent …

By Michelle Castillo |April 5, 2017 - 8:59AM