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

… could be a real challenge for a broker With median studio rents now at $2600 in Manhattan $2510 in Brooklyn and $2560 … Those prices are way too high for Megan who says her ideal rent is no more than $1200 a month  Megan is somewhat … a year Megan could technically qualify for apartments renting for up to $1675 a month Place says since landlords …

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

… They would consider either paying cash or taking out a small mortgage  Other needs Gary works in Albany part of the … renters more on that below and get benefits associated with home ownership Furthermore even though Gary and … payments common charges and taxes theyd still be paying about the same monthly as they are now see the table below …

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

… To be clear This weeks subject for our What Can I Afford column isnt your classic firsttime buyer … strict Some dont allow piedàterres or sublets  To determine what his options are for his first purchase in NYC we asked … him with $500000 to put down for the NYC property  As to what this all means in terms of whats available to Shaun …

By Alanna Schubach |April 6, 2017 - 3:59PM
What can I afford? A couple with two children explores their options for moving back to NYC

… far their finances would stretch there For our new column … What Can I Afford … we feature wouldbe buyers interested in assessing whats financially reachable for them in NYCs often challenging sales market To get a full picture of what they have to work with we asked Lena and …

By Alanna Schubach |October 26, 2016 - 2:59PM