In defense of renters: Why buying isn't always the right decision

… to home ownership But considering that nearly twothirds of New Yorkers City residents are renters the American Dream … from coops and condo boards turn off and disqualify many buyers plus theres just a lot more rental housing stock … the slam dunk you might think Heres why … Your money could be working harder elsewhere … People are often shocked …

By Lucy Cohen Blatter |August 28, 2017 - 12:15PM
Thinking your first home purchase should be outside the city? You're not alone (but read this first)

… choose to abandon their city buying plans continue renting here and buying outside the city instead The upsides … for a lot less money … This story first ran in June 2015 but was updated in April 2017 … Over on Realtorcom one … of land three hours from the city But there are several things to consider … How will the mortgage work  … The …

By Lucy Cohen Blatter |April 7, 2017 - 9:59AM
Real-life buyers on the mistakes they made and what they learned from buying in NYC for the first time

… As the adage goes Live and learn But in New York City you could easily tweak it to buy and learn Purchasing property here is an expensive and …

By Lucy Cohen Blatter |April 6, 2017 - 8:59AM