In this Podcast, both Brad Christi and Richard Dolan discuss the VA Loan Program.  Richard Dolan, who is currently serving in the United States Army, explains the various benefits that Veterans can get by applying for a VA mortgage.  Whether you're looking to purchase real estate in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, or Staten Island, you can obtain a VA loan up to $727,000.  Obtaining a VA loan loan above the county limit would require a 25% down payment on the difference.

How to use a co-op renovation rebate explains what and how a renovation rebate is used when buying a co-op in Manhattan as well as all of NYC.

We explain why someone would use one and how it's used to get a price approved by a board when the subject property needs a lot of work.

A Vital Real Estate Negotiation Skill discusses how to best negotiate for Manhattan real estate for sale. In a real estate negotiation, you want to make sure you remain "aloof from the emotive people in the fervent situation." That's a quote from Herb Cohen who wrote 'Negotiate This!' It's an excellent book to read if you want to learn how to negotiate for million dollar condos in New York City.

This is podcast on how to invest in real estate in general as well as how to invest in real estate in Manhattan New York City.  Unlike Part 1, where I explain how to purchase a $1M + property using very little down as long as it's going to be your primary residence, this podcast explains how to invest in real estate when it will not be your primary residence.

For any assistance with any of your real estate needs, contact Brad Christi at 212-321-0541 or www.ManhattanRealEstateForSale.com

How to Get a Mortgage explains how to get a mortgage pre-approval as well as the best practices to ensure you are approved for the mortgage loan in the end.  It's a detailed overview on how to get a mortgage loan as well as explains the criteria a bank is looking for as a baseline in order to approve you for a mortgage.  Items such as employment, credit, assets are all discussed.

This podcast explains how someone can invest in real estate in NYC and use FHA loans as a means of putting only 3.5% down.  Also, if they make less than $100k a year and at least $85k/year then they have an opportunity to buy a $1M + building.  It sounds to good to be true but it's real.  As long as the property is your primary residence and you rent out the other 3 units in the 4 unit building, you can do it!  This is how to invest in real estate part 1.

How to Buy An Apartment In Manhattan.  

This is a step by step process on how to buy an apartment in Manhattan regardless if you're looking to buy a condo, a coop, or a cond-op. Let's get going.

In this episode, we explain what the differences between condos and co-ops are.  We go into detail.  I promise by the end of the episode you'll know which one you want.