What it really costs

How to get a mortgage
Info about a building

Quality of the schools
Crime and Safety
Apartment listings

Moving advice
Real Estate
 
What It Really Costs
Note: Many of the links in the "Essentials" section are to offsite resources. We are not responsible for the content on these sites.
   
How much home can you afford?
Use this calculator to determine what price range is affordable based on your salary, down payment, mortgage length, and property taxes.
 
What is the "true cost" of your mortgage?
Evaluate the total cost of your mortgage loan (including costs and fees that are not included in your APR) and determine how your APR will change if you decide to move or refinance.
 
What is your monthly mortgage payment?
Calculate your optimal monthly payment for your house, based on its sale price and your finances.
 
Should you refinance?
Compare your current interest rate to what you would be paying if you changed your mortgage term or loan amount.
 
 

Sponsor Directory
Real Estate Showcase - Brooklyn Properties

“Whether you're just curious about real estate or actively looking, check out the Real Estate Showcase, where we feature some of the hottest properties on the market that you need to know about. From the tri-state area and beyond, we do the legwork to present the short list of the best of what’s out there. Click here to find out what we’re spotlighting in this week’s showcase.”

 
 

 
Copyright © 2008 , New York Metro, Llc. All rights reserved.
NewYorkMagazine.com: About Us | Contact Us |  Privacy Policy | Terms of Use |  Search/Archives  | Advertise with Us  |  Newsletters  | Media Kit
New York Magazine: About New York   | Contact New York |  Subscribe to the Magazine |  Customer Services  | Media Kit