Diary of a First-Time Buyer

… After two years of onandoff again looking at 60+ apartments … I am happy to share I wish I had gone to a first time buyer seminar so I could manage my expectations understand … I wanted a coop or a condo Even if you dont want to drill down to the fine detail its good to understand the lingo …

… There are a few dates in my life that Ill always remember Oct 2 1987 when I quit smoking Dec 16 1997 the day I … the attorneys for the coop and the seller arrived we had nearly a full table The only person missing was the seller I … what would happen if I didnt pay on timeor at all Both realtors were busy on their iPhones their jobs were done …

… At this point in my apartmentbuying careerand yes at times it has felt like a fulltime … more flexible loan products than what commercial banks can offer  I was assigned by phone to Peter a loan specialist … vibevintage prints old warehouse machinery and fleamarket object I felt at ease Even Peter the hipster …