9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time renter in NYC

… The New York City rental market has plenty of pitfalls to trip up a rookie … as soon as they hit the market Finding a place to live in NYC also involves compromise regardless of your budget … a previous landlord because for example you lived in campus housing or at home for the past few years My most successful …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 24, 2026 - 9:30AM
Why I moved to NYC from Long Island: After living with mean roommates, I wanted to own a place of my own

… Tired of her difficult roommates Rachel moved back home to save up to buy a place in NYC She found she could … ideal only 40 minutes to Manhattan and 20 minutes from the beach and not too far from East End of Long Island where … before the closing the bank decided they didnt have enough information and could not allow me to close The buildings …

By Kelly Kreth |August 8, 2025 - 9:30AM