How long do you have to own in NYC for your investment to be worth it?

… Its an old saw at this point that New York City real estate is one of the safest investments one can … to explain the popularity of our citys market with foreign buyers looking for places to stash their cash And in large … to be less volatile than real estate in other cities But buying an apartment is a lot more complicated than snapping …

By Virginia K. Smith |August 29, 2017 - 1:00PM
What can I afford? After a stint in the suburbs, a buyer contemplates NYC pied-à-terres

… first time which as anyone familiar with the New York City market will tell you could still be a shock to the system … option as its close to the station and he has friends who live there hes also interested in neighborhoods like NoMad … at least the ability to put one in Shaun says he plans to live in the city for at least four years but ultimately sees …

By Alanna Schubach |April 6, 2017 - 3:59PM
Any regrets? A check-in with a first-time buyer who chronicled her agonizing apartment-hunt for Brick

Buying an apartment in NYC can be so complex an endeavor that until … rate I was prudent about renovation too Ill get back all my investment but where do I buy Prices elsewhere in the city …

By Lucy Cohen Blatter |April 6, 2017 - 12:59PM
Is there one right way to save for a down payment?

… If youve even done some casual research into buying real estate for the first time youre likely all too aware that the biggest obstacle facing most firsttime buyers is come up with the down payment  And if youre … up and down but long term its always up If you dont plan on buying for a number of years you and your financial advisor …

By Virginia K. Smith |April 6, 2017 - 11:59AM