home ownership

Nickel And Dime Your Way To Home Ownership

Nickel And Dime Your Way To Home Ownership

Today’s New York Times tells the story of seven people who squirreled away enough money to afford a New York apartment; no small feat, considering the average price for a Manhattan studio is approaching $450,000. The seven people, all folks of regular means, realized their dreams of home-ownership with a variety of strategies that are applicable to anyone trying to save extra cash.

Read The Fine Print Before Buying From A Floor Plan

•If all else fails, make the fine print work for you. Loopholes may allow a penalty-free escape from disappointing properties. — CAREY GREENBERG-BERGER