Rev. Dr. Charles Butler

Ok, so as we go into this new year one thing is certain becoming a first-time home buyer is going to be a challenging endeavor. That does not mean that […]

The good news is home values in Harlem are stabilizing. The bad news is the home values are still high. This is good for existing homeowners, but very bad for […]

For several years I have asked the question, “Where are the affordable properties in Harlem?” Our local politicians, financial service institutions, and community developers have not satisfactorily answered this question. […]

How can anyone afford to buy a home in Harlem? This is indeed a tough question. Many Harlem residents are extremely frustrated over the asking prices of homes currently on […]

A common mistake made by many first-time prospective home buyers is taking out a larger mortgage amount than they can afford. This is an easy mistake to make because the […]

Can anyone afford to buy a home in Harlem? This is the question we are considering again today. It does appear that Harlem like all of New York City has […]

There is no use whining or complaining about the housing situation in Harlem. Yes, home values are high, and they will remain high. New York City is one of the […]

Can anyone afford to buy a home in Harlem? Well, it does not seem very likely. Current fair market home values are no longer attainable for first-time low to moderate […]

For those who are now just coming to the realization that owning a home makes good sense, congratulations for reaching that conclusion. However, buying a home in Harlem has become […]

For those who are now just coming to the realization that owning a home makes good sense, congratulations on reaching that conclusion. However, trying to buy a home now in […]