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.
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Read The Fine Print Before Buying From A Floor Plan
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3.26.07•If all else fails, make the fine print work for you. Loopholes may allow a penalty-free escape from disappointing properties. — CAREY GREENBERG-BERGER