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Early data suggests banning race as a factor in college admissions hurt Black student enrollment at selective universities, without uniform benefits for Asian Americans.

Move over cash buyers. A higher percentage of house hunters are using mortgages to fund purchases in Manhattan’s market, driving sales up for a second straight quarter.

NYC Apartment Renters Get a Break But Bargains Remain Elusive Paulina Cachero 2 min read

Buying a house usually means years of monthly payments to a bank. But the terms are surprisingly negotiable — and trading your existing rate for a lower one can save you thousands of dollars.

Lynn Oo wasn’t considering a co-op for her first home purchase in New York City — until she found a deal she couldn’t resist.

Lynn Oo wasn't considering a co-op for her first home purchase in New York City — until she found a deal she couldn't resist.

An unfortunate confluence of financial hardships has young Americans playing from behind.

New York City renters may no longer be on the hook for costly broker fees when signing a new apartment lease.

New York City renters may no longer be on the hook for costly broker fees when signing a new apartment lease.

Manhattan apartment rents climbed in October to the highest level in three months, rising to prices normally seen during the market’s busier months.