I know it's been a while since I posted last, but the last few months have been so crazy. Lets just say that buying property hasn't been my top priority. I bought a used car (more out of necessity to help with work) I have also been searching for higher paying positions and have sent out quiet a few resumes and cover letters. I just wanted to be in the best financial situation possible before buying my first home.I haven't been to a open house in over two months and instead I have been focused on saving more money for a down-payment. I mentioned several post ago that the real estate market here in Brooklyn has become so competitive especially with the low inventory, coop boards are now looking for cash buyers or someone who can put more than twenty percent down payment. I have always been frugal with money but in the last months I have decided to become more so. It doesn't appear that I will purchase that first apartment this year and that is quiet disappointing to write but it's also realistic. I will try to update this blog more often as my Realtor will be taking me to see a couple of two bedroom apartments in the coming days. I will try to take some pictures as well. Wish me luck.
While surfing StreetEasy, I noticed that there
was a new two-bedroom apartment listed in my ideal neighborhood. The price is absolutely
ridiculously overpriced though I was curious and wanted to see the apartment in
person. I knew from past experience that the apartment looks much larger
usually in person than they appear on line. I clicked the call the agent
feature on StreetEasy and I was connected to a Broker name Owen. Owen isn’t the
listing agent however he would meet with me at the property and offer me
guidance, realtor services if I needed to make an offer. I wasn’t going to make an offer. Firstly, the property was ridiculously overpriced.
Secondly, it was small. The apartment opens into a small foyer where
you can see the living/dining area. Left of the foyer was a retro pink bathroom,
then a master bedroom with two nice closets (one of them a walk in). The second bedroom is actually I half bedroom
right off the kitchen. Owen made a point of telling me that the kitchen
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