Diary of a First-Time Buyer

… and mom and pop stores I learned that another news reporter lived in the building They told me where to eat and shop At … the email from the management company Approved I called my best friend Chris who had so patiently seen nearly 60 … Heights My Big Fat Board Interview column How to buy a NYC apartment What I learned from 150 apartments before I …

… 18tabbed coop package was completely gorgeous and nearly complete  All I needed was the full commitment letter … weather for nearly three weeks I was fighting a possible eviction with my landlord my extremely patient boyfriend was … column How to buy a NYC apartment What I learned from 150 apartments before I finally bought one Here are 7 things …

… to the idea that hope looks through a blind eye With so many obstacles in my way should I give up Or was that purchase … taken out no new credit or ever had a late payment   Apparently none of that mattered We can get you a better loan … chips Next up Closing in on the deal Elle Bee is a lifelong renter currently in the process of buying a Brooklyn …

… where often I felt like I saw the same faces just different apartments The first thing that struck me about No 35 a … Next up Back in the numbers game Elle Bee is a lifelong renter determined to buy an apartment in NYC She is documenting her experience for this column  Diary …