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

… After two years of onandoff again looking at 60+ apartments two attorneys three brokers and two coop board … did not happen overnight If you see issues like that if the building looks shabby and the maintenance is high get the … but also having enough money left over after closing for insurance repairs and renovations Once you kiss your …

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

… in my life that Ill always remember Oct 2 1987 when I quit smoking Dec 16 1997 the day I met a boy I was crazy about … exactly say my heart sank when I met her I was a little nonplused by her appearancea fusion of Miami matron and … binder And missing my friend Chris who had seen some 60plus apartments with me but wasnt there for the finale    I …

By Elle Bee |July 15, 2013 - 12:34PM
My co-op board interview: Sometimes you need to leave the Marc Jacobs bag at home

… Rent … The Market … Diary of a First-Time Buyer … buying … boards … Washington Heights … My coop board interview …

By Elle Bee |June 17, 2013 - 10:22AM
Another co-op board package, and a commitment letter countdown

… that my coop board package looked perfect The coop boards 35page application was in readonly PDF format so I …

By Elle Bee |May 29, 2013 - 8:58AM
Elle makes a deal
By Elle Bee |April 8, 2013 - 2:10PM