Owning a home has long been part of achieving the American Dream. But in New York City, the practical reality is that renting a condo or apartment can often be a better deal than buying real estate. Brick Underground recently examined this issue in the article “In defense of renters: Why buying property isn’t always the right decision.” The publication turned to Mirador Real Estate’s Paul Magyar to explain why people who want to invest in New York properties might not see the returns they expect.
With real estate prices booming across the entire city, Paul tells Brick Underground that investors are unlikely to see the value of their property significantly increase. “That idea of a diamond in the rough doesn’t exist in Manhattan anymore,” Paul says. “Theoretically, it’s still there in the outer boroughs, and in places like Jersey City, but they’re fewer and farther between.” Just to recoup closing costs will take at least five years. And if you overlook the surrounding air rights and a new building eventually blocks your view, the value of your property may actually go down. Read the entire article here.