Diary of a First-Time Buyer

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

By Elle Bee |August 5, 2013 - 9:57AM

Closing time: On June 27, 2013, I finally became a co-op owner

… and waiting I was about to be inducted into the club The closing was to take place at a law firm serving as the … the discrepancy wouldnt cancel the transaction At the same time in a second of buyers anxiety I almost hoped it would … the time both real estate agents and the attorneys for the coop and the seller arrived we had nearly a full table The …

By Elle Bee |July 15, 2013 - 12:34PM

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My co-op board interview: Sometimes you need to leave the Marc Jacobs bag at home

By Elle Bee |June 17, 2013 - 10:22AM

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Another co-op board package, and a commitment letter countdown

… up In this case that meant ensuring that my coop board package looked perfect The coop boards 35page application … 80 … … percent of her floors with carpet The rest of the package was documentoriented financial and bank statements … from the landlord On May 2 my twoinchthick 18tabbed coop package was completely gorgeous and nearly complete All I …

By Elle Bee |May 29, 2013 - 8:58AM

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The two most beautiful words a mortgage applicant can hear

By Elle Bee |May 6, 2013 - 1:42PM

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Hell is applying for a mortgage...as a self-employed writer

By Elle Bee |April 22, 2013 - 11:41AM

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Elle makes a deal

By Elle Bee |April 8, 2013 - 2:10PM

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With Brooklyn behind me, I head toward Hudson Heights

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By Elle Bee |March 25, 2013 - 10:42AM