A renter wonders: Can I afford to ditch the roomies and get a one bedroom?

… Megan name changed to protect financial privacy is ready for a place to call her own A nonprofit professional she has … could be a real challenge for a broker With median studio rents now at $2600 in Manhattan $2510 in Brooklyn and $2560 … salary of $67000 a year Megan could technically qualify for apartments renting for up to $1675 a month Place says since …

By Alanna Schubach |October 20, 2017 - 1:00PM
What can I afford? Empty-nesters discover their options on the Lower East Side

… Gary and Bonnie names changed to protect their financial privacy are one such example Emptynesters they followed … renters more on that below and get benefits associated with home ownership Furthermore even though Gary and … Fishman points out many coops dont allow But since the new home will be their primary residence this wont be a barrier …

By Alanna Schubach |April 18, 2017 - 8:59AM
What can I afford? After a stint in the suburbs, a buyer contemplates NYC pied-à-terres

… opportunity and may want to resell for a profit or rent it out in the future He adds that hes comfortable with … to $12 million in liquid assets after the sale of his current home  Regular monthly expenses $13000 to $14000 this … Everbanks Teitel is $256 million Provided he sells his current home for at least $1 million that would mean a total of …

By Alanna Schubach |April 6, 2017 - 3:59PM
What can I afford? A Queens couple wonders if they can buy in their neighborhood

… and Rachel whose names have been changed to protect their privacy given the disclosure of financial information to … broker who leads a team to give an estimate of what kind of home the couple could consider buying in Queens and beyond  … for a down payment is the biggest constraint that firsttime home buyers face in purchasing their first home Cohn says …

By Alanna Schubach |February 13, 2017 - 11:59AM