Diary of a First-Time Buyer

… the time both real estate agents and the attorneys for the coop and the seller arrived we had nearly a full table The only person missing was the seller I … binder And missing my friend Chris who had seen some 60plus apartments with me but wasnt there for the finale    I …

… trail   The elation of financing approval had barely died down when the coops management company called to arrange an … time I thought about my previous experience attempting to buy a coop in Brooklyn and did a mental calculation In half … lawyer reveals the 14 biggest surprises for firsttime buyers  sponsored Confessions of a preconstruction buyer The …

… building that hugged the slight curve of the street heading down the embankment The lobby instantly clicked with my … numbers game Elle Bee is a lifelong renter determined to buy an apartment in NYC She is documenting her experience … the board interview 5 good reasons to visit prospective buyers at home  sponsored Moving to NYC Heres a crash course …

… business decision that in 2011 cost me an extra $12000 and nearly sent my teethgritting accountant to the dentist … Online I checked out a twobedroom HDFC  incomerestricted coop in Washington Heights At $250000 and with a maintenance … of  $1067 that made the decision for me With only 32 apartments in the building I knew that any capital repairs …

… a new carousel of open houses hated losing the wall of windows with northwestern light hated tossing out yet another … after the interview from hell I didnt want to think how they treated people they didnt like And to complicate … real Next up Bye bye Brooklyn     Elle Bee is a lifelong renter currently in the process of buying a Brooklyn …