Diary of a First-Time Buyer: 13 lessons learned after 60+ apartments

… and two coop board applications what did I learn Here are a few takeaways I am happy to share I wish I had gone to … its good to understand the lingo Understand what you can live with and what you cant For me living in a neighborhood … reveals why he took the coop plunge and how he basically lives for free Unraveling NY real estate spinone white lie …

By Elle Bee |August 5, 2013 - 9:57AM
Closing time: On June 27, 2013, I finally became a co-op owner

… There are a few dates in my life that Ill always remember Oct 2 … was the seller I was curious to see what kind of person had lived in the apartmentwas she a crazy cat lady A sad lonely … and told me to friend him on Facebook The sellers agent who lived in the building shook my hand and said see ya in the …

By Elle Bee |July 15, 2013 - 12:34PM
Another co-op board package, and a commitment letter countdown

… appliances were bought and paid forwaiting in Home Depots warehouse for June delivery  Other than canceling that order I didnt have a Plan … reveals why he took the coop plunge and how he basically lives for free Unraveling NY real estate spinone white lie …

By Elle Bee |May 29, 2013 - 8:58AM
Elle makes a deal
By Elle Bee |April 8, 2013 - 2:10PM
To pick up the pieces, shut off your Trulia alerts and go on the rebound

… and appraisersthe denouement of my Brooklyn apartment purchase went down pretty quickly  It was midDecember a full … are terrible too Its not supposed to take this long on a purchase When this loan is declined I will send you the … Throughout the process friends kept telling me the purchase was full of negativity I understood their …

By Elle Bee |February 25, 2013 - 3:03PM