Diary of a First-Time Buyer

… apartments two attorneys three brokers and two coop board applications what did I learn Here are a few takeaways I am … 60+ apartments I was still optimistic about finding my home And that showed  Elle Bee is a lifelong renter …         … Buy … Sales Market … Non-Traditional Buyers … Negotiating + Financing … Rent … The Market … Sell … Staging …

… speeda headspinning ride after months of plodding along the coop trail   The elation of financing approval had barely died … I felt a wave of relief that my own piano wouldnt be a deterrent Downstairs we met Carla another board member And that …

… access to more flexible loan products than what commercial banks can offer  I was assigned by phone to Peter a loan … things your lawyer should tell you when you buy a condo or coop in NYC  sponsored A single guy reveals why he took the coop plunge and how he basically lives for free Unraveling NY real estate spinone …