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

… two attorneys three brokers and two coop board applications what did I learn Here are a few takeaways I am happy to share I wish I had gone to a first time buyer seminar so I could manage my expectations understand …

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

… cancel the transaction At the same time in a second of buyers anxiety I almost hoped it would Was I really ready to … recounted in her biweekly column  Diary of a FirstTime Buyer Related posts Elle makes a deal With Brooklyn behind … place 9 questions that separate the New Yorkers from the rookies       … Buy … Sales Market … Non-Traditional Buyers …

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

… Once I received notice of the loan approval from my lender my life went into warp speeda … me where to eat and shop At some point it occurred to me to ask a financial question or two  Both women had long … time I thought about my previous experience attempting to buy a coop in Brooklyn and did a mental calculation In half …

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

… which at times were too jolly I enjoy all aspects of living in the city or too earnest More than a vocation I … on a nice balance of responsibility independence and good citizenship The letter of introduction was a fuller version of about me …

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

… Heights I had liked the location which reminded me of a Parisian enclave with its leafy trees and trellised stone steps … numbers game Elle Bee is a lifelong renter determined to buy an apartment in NYC She is documenting her experience … FirstTime Buyer   Related posts How to Buy a NYC apartment What I learned from 150 apartments before I finally bought …

By Elle Bee |April 8, 2013 - 2:10PM
With Brooklyn behind me, I head toward Hudson Heights

… her experience for this column  Diary of a FirstTime Buyer   Related posts How to Buy a NYC apartment What I … the board interview 5 good reasons to visit prospective buyers at home  sponsored Moving to NYC Heres a crash course … place 9 questions that separate the New Yorkers from the rookies … Buy … Non-Traditional Buyers … Sales Market … Rent …

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

… coop approvals titles after agents lawyers and appraisersthe denouement of my Brooklyn apartment purchase went … need to clear my head and then look for another place to buy At this point I just feel sort of sick about the whole … FirstTime Buyer   Related posts How to Buy a NYC apartment What I learned from 150 apartments before I finally bought …

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