Virginia K. Smith
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Cheap rentals in the "New Frontier" of East New York, crowdfunding your down payment, and more Read More
July 31, 2014 - 10:59 AM
We wish brokers would stop treating struggling neighborhoods like the Wild West, but then, these $900 one-bedrooms in the "new frontier" of East New York are a pretty good deal... (Gothamist)
Getting married? Skip the registry and crowdfund your down payment on a home (Inman News)
Shacking up: The do's and don'ts of cohabiting for the first time
July 31, 2014 - 08:59 AM
Moving In With A Significant Other: The Do's And Don'ts
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Four bedrooms in Hamilton Heights for $815 a person? You'll need to share one tiny bathroom Read More
July 30, 2014 - 14:59 PM
With even unemployed college grads shelling out $1,000 a month for rooms in the city (does anyone know how they're doing this?), $3,250 a month for a four-bedroom in a renovated pre-war—which shakes out to a little over $800 per person—is about as good a deal as you'll find.
Applying for affordable housing? Do it right
July 30, 2014 - 11:59 AM
To land affordable housing in New York is, quite literally, to have won the lottery. On top of low inventory, strict requirements, and stiff competition, add one more obstacle standing between you and a low-priced apartment: most people who are eligible don't actually know how to apply, or often do so incorrectly.
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Know your neighborhood's history, shelving ideas for the DIY set, and more Read More
July 30, 2014 - 10:59 AM
Find out your neighborhood's old timey former name, then figure out how to actually pronounce it (Curbed NY)
If you've got some extra wall space, try these DIY shelving projects (Design Sponge)
Going Dutch on a brownstone? Minimize your risk if you're buying with friends
July 29, 2014 - 14:59 PM
Brownstone Buying In NYC: How To Buy With Friends
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