Diary of a First-Time Buyer

… its good to understand the lingo Understand what you can live with and what you cant For me living in a neighborhood … did not happen overnight If you see issues like that if the building looks shabby and the maintenance is high get the … reveals why he took the coop plunge and how he basically lives for free Unraveling NY real estate spinone white lie …

… This didnt bode well for my mismatched identification credentials   Where did they get these people I wondered … an unexpected moment of kindness she approved my NYPD press credentials without further scrutiny She did ask how her …

… the Brooklyn apartment fiasco I decided to stop pouting and start looking for a new place In truth it wasnt so much … Hudson Heights Elle Bee is a lifelong renter determined to buy an apartment in NYC  She is documenting her experience … I learned from 150 apartments before I finally bought one Ask an Expert How often do coop maintenance fees go up Do …