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

… I am happy to share I wish I had gone to a first time buyer seminar so I could manage my expectations understand … you dont see I still marvel that my friend Chris showed up for nearly every appointment And helped me move too … lawyer reveals the 14 biggest surprises for firsttime buyers  sponsored Confessions of a preconstruction buyer The …

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

… This didnt bode well for my mismatched identification credentials   Where did they get these people I wondered … an unexpected moment of kindness she approved my NYPD press credentials without further scrutiny She did ask how her …

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

… 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 … … Non-Traditional Buyers … Negotiating + Financing … Sales Market … Rent … The Market … Diary of a First-Time Buyer … …

By Elle Bee |May 29, 2013 - 8:58AM
The two most beautiful words a mortgage applicant can hear

… behind me I head toward Hudson Heights My Big Fat Board Interview column How to buy a NYC apartment What I learned … before I finally bought one Here are 7 things your lawyer should tell you when you buy a condo or coop in NYC  … I wish I knew before buying this place A NYC real estate lawyer reveals the 14 biggest surprises for firsttime …

By Elle Bee |May 6, 2013 - 1:42PM
Elle makes a deal
By Elle Bee |April 8, 2013 - 2:10PM
With Brooklyn behind me, I head toward Hudson Heights

… after the Brooklyn apartment fiasco I decided to stop pouting and start looking for a new place In truth it wasnt …

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