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 … market reports its hard to carve out even the smallest of spaces for oneself in the city Those prices are way too high … that isnt on a busy street having previously lived on a commercial thoroughfare that she found way too loud  … The …

By Alanna Schubach |October 20, 2017 - 1:00PM
What can I afford? After a stint in the suburbs, a buyer contemplates NYC pied-à-terres

… city comes with its own set of rules and expectations Shaun name changed to protect his financial privacy has been … journey though not to mention the occasional hotel stays that make working and socializing in the city easier Shaun … apartment as an investment opportunity and may want to resell for a profit or rent it out in the future He adds that

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

… a recently married couple in their early 30s have been renting a recently gutrenovated onebedroom in Sunnyside … they choose to buy Rachel says that while Sunnyside is currently most visible on their radar theyre curious about what … … Retirement  … $437354 … Expenses … $1644 per month rent $150 per month in student loans with $9500 remaining to …

By Alanna Schubach |February 13, 2017 - 11:59AM
What can I afford? A couple with two children explores their options for moving back to NYC

… of what they have to work with we asked Lena and Davetheir names have been changed to protect their privacy given the … for Lena and Dave is to keep their Long Island home so that they can testdrive life in the city with children … have strict income caps for buyers on tight budgets and sell below the market rate These properties are most often …

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