Kelly Kreth
Contributing writer
Contributing writer Kelly Kreth has been a freelance journalist, essayist, and columnist for more than two decades. Her real estate articles have appeared in The Real Deal, Luxury Listings, Our Town, and amNewYork. A long-time New York City renter who loves a good deal, Kreth currently lives in a coveted rent-stabilized apartment in a luxury building on the Upper East Side.
Posts by Kelly Kreth:
From the UES to Murray Hill: I saved money by living at home and bought a unique place of my own
By Kelly Kreth
November 17, 2023 - 10:00 AM
Having vowed never to pay rent, real estate agent Michael Degenstein saved money for a down payment by living at home. He scored a tri-level one-bedroom co-op in Murray Hill. Here’s his story.
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From Greenpoint to Rockaway Beach: We wanted to build equity in a more affordable community
By Kelly Kreth
November 10, 2023 - 10:00 AM
Stephanie and her spouse wanted a more affordable neighborhood with a strong community feeling. They scored a ground-floor duplex condo in the Rockaways, steps from the beach. Here's her story.
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From Hudson Yards to Long Island City: My allergies were ruining my life and now I'm breathing better
By Kelly Kreth
November 3, 2023 - 10:00 AM
Dilip and his wife liked living in Hudson Yards, but something triggered his allergies, leading to severe breathing issues. He found a rental in a brand-new, eco-friendly with an air filtration system and has been breathing easier ever since. Here’s his story.
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Why I moved to NYC from Malta: My husband got a new job and now I help other transplants as a real estate agent
By Kelly Kreth
October 27, 2023 - 10:00 AM
When Victoria’s husband got a new job in NYC, the couple left their idyllic home in Malta. After a frustrating rental search, they landed a great place in Midtown Manhattan. Here's her story.
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From the UWS to Central Harlem: We bought a larger, more affordable place to raise our son
By Kelly Kreth
October 20, 2023 - 09:30 AM
After their son was born, Meir Mualem and his wife decided to get a bigger place—and to buy rather than keep renting. They were priced out of the Upper West Side but landed in nearby Central Harlem. Here’s his story.
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From Nolita to FiDi: My rent was almost doubling so I bought a place and now pay less each month
By Kelly Kreth
October 13, 2023 - 09:30 AM
When Aaron faced an astronomical rent hike, he decided to buy a place instead. He homed in on Downtown Manhattan and, although a bit wary about co-ops, happily landed one in FiDi. Here’s his story.
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