Diary of a First-Time Buyer

… photo ID the remainder of the down payment and my personal checkbook for the rest of the miscellaneous fees and charges … they would serve lunch but was also aware it would likely show up on my bill if they did We reviewed the closing … Heights My Big Fat Board Interview column How to buy a NYC apartment What I learned from 150 apartments before I …

… charms of the neighborhood  the lowrise scale thriving mom pop stores including an excellent wine store and a street … into the openness of the Hudson River The Starbucks on the corner was the only hint of the new world on the street On a …