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

… for almost seven years and shes hoping to find a one bedroomor a studio if it isnt tinyand leave the sharing … challenge for a broker With median studio rents now at $2600 in Manhattan $2510 in Brooklyn and $2560 in northwest … 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

… the Lower East Side The couple loves the neighborhood and is thinking of putting down roots by buying there for the … landscaped gardens and many apartments are high floor with sweeping views  If Gary and Bonnie are inclined toward a … to come throughwill open up their options Ultimately what kind of loan Gary and Bonnie take out if any will …

By Alanna Schubach |April 18, 2017 - 8:59AM
What can I afford? A couple with two children explores their options for moving back to NYC

… years but once they decided to get married they purchased a home on Long Island Theyve since had two children and … the numbers and give a rough estimate of what kind of home the couple could consider buying within the five … divided by their overall liabilitiesthat is housing expenses and recurring expenses combined The rule of …

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