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

… for about 10 years and Dec 15 2003 the night I got engaged to the friend of the boy I was crazy about yes do the math … under the name of Elle in the hope the discrepancy wouldnt cancel the transaction At the same time in a second of … they would serve lunch but was also aware it would likely show up on my bill if they did We reviewed the closing …

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

… beau after my  second date with my new lender  I decided to spiffy myself up In this case that meant ensuring that my … and bank statements demonstration of income 12 months of cancelled rent checks I provided six letters of employment … toward Hudson Heights My Big Fat Board Interview column How to buy a NYC apartment What I learned from 150 …

By Elle Bee |May 29, 2013 - 8:58AM
Elle makes a deal
By Elle Bee |April 8, 2013 - 2:10PM
With Brooklyn behind me, I head toward Hudson Heights

… of months after the Brooklyn apartment fiasco I decided to stop pouting and start looking for a new place In truth … so much an act of revitalization as desperation I wanted to get the deal done before I had to file income taxes As a freelancer my lender required I show maximize income which meant minimizing my deductionsa …

By Elle Bee |March 25, 2013 - 10:42AM
To pick up the pieces, shut off your Trulia alerts and go on the rebound

… apartment I decided was a lot like running It takes forever to build up to a fivemile run and it takes one week of … and all documents and services had expired they would cancel the loan application    When they are ready to sell … a fight to be had with your costs They are checking to see how much they even have in the estate account Best regards …

By Elle Bee |February 25, 2013 - 3:03PM