Austin Havens-Bowen
Writer
Austin Havens-Bowen is a writer and reporter. He previously covered local news for the Queens Ledger and The Hunts Point Express in the Bronx. He graduated from Hunter College with a BA in media studies. He rents a one-bedroom apartment in Astoria with his boyfriend and their two cats.
Posts by Austin Havens-Bowen:
5 places for sale in Utica, NY, under $350,000, where first-time buyers can catch a break
March 11, 2022 - 12:30 PM
If you’re looking for a really low-priced house, check out Utica, New York, named the best place in the state for first-time home buyers. Here are five places for sale in the city including a two-bedroom condo with a balcony for $334,900.
Read More What is a lease guarantor, and do you need one to rent in NYC?
March 10, 2022 - 12:30 PM
Renters need to make at least 40 times a monthly rent to qualify for a New York City apartment, and if you don’t, a guarantor can help—which means they’re now on the hook if you default.
Read More 5 NYC fixer-uppers for sale under $500,000
March 9, 2022 - 13:30 PM
If you're looking for a deal in NYC, buying a fixer upper is a good option—if you can handle a gut renovation. Here are five fixer uppers for sale under $500,000 in Sunnyside, Williamsburg, Upper East Side, Turtle Bay, and Murray Hill.
Read More Russian billionaire lists UES mansion, NYCHA points fingers, & more
March 9, 2022 - 10:30 AM
And, thieves steal from apartments damaged in a massive building fire in Jackson Heights
Read More I applied for a NYC rental and the landlord requested a Zoom interview. Is this normal?
March 8, 2022 - 12:30 PM
There’s a lot of competition for rental apartments in NYC now, and a prospective landlord may want to do a Zoom interview. Here's what to expect.
Read More Here are the NYC apartments for sale with the deepest price chops in February
March 7, 2022 - 15:30 PM
Here are the New York City properties on the market that saw the biggest price cuts in February 2022, according to RealtyHop's monthly report.
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