My clients were first-time home buyers in NYC working with a tight budget. They needed to find an apartment close to family while balancing mortgage affordability and reasonable monthly HOA/maintenance fees.
We got pre-approved with a strong lender and immediately kicked off our discovery phase. Instead of rushing into offers, we used this time to eliminate unsuitable options. Over three weeks, we toured nearly 18 properties. By the first few showings, we had a clear understanding of what mattered most to them — space, proximity to family, and manageable monthly costs.
We found their dream apartment and went into contract under asking price plus secured over $10,000 in seller-paid closing costs. A total win for this growing family!
