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 UWS to Red Hook: We gave up great amenities and gained neighbors who look out for us
By Kelly Kreth
August 9, 2022 - 09:30 AM
Shane and her husband left their Upper West Side rental during the pandemic but longed to return to New York City. They realized they could buy something, and that Brooklyn would be a better fit. Their search led them to Red Hook, a place that has a reputation for being isolated but turns out to be very neighborly.
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Why I moved to NYC from Chicago: To live where I envisioned myself, even if I wasn't 100 percent sure I could afford it
By Kelly Kreth
August 5, 2022 - 09:30 AM
Longing to ditch her car and live in an even bigger city up north, Megan Keaveny initially moved to Chicago from Houston, thinking she couldn't afford New York City. But her desire to head to the Big Apple gnawed at her. Then one night, inspired by author Fran Lebowitz, she had an "aha!" moment, and never looked back.
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From Central to East Harlem: I was tired of co-living with strangers and wanted a livelier neighborhood
By Kelly Kreth
July 29, 2022 - 12:30 PM
After a year of co-living with strangers in Central Harlem, Allyson moves in with three friends in the same neighborhood before they land an apartment East Harlem—and is enjoying the community spirit.
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Why I moved to NYC from Michigan: To start my first job and challenge myself
By Kelly Kreth
July 26, 2022 - 15:00 PM
Yasmeen Dohan was ready to move on from Ann Arbor after graduating from the University of Michigan when she landed a job in NYC, where she only knew a few people. A friend connected her with a Williamsburg apartment and she took it sight unseen, a sign things were falling into place. Here’s her story.
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Why I moved to NYC from Georgia: To launch my career in real estate and live in the center of youth culture
By Kelly Kreth
July 22, 2022 - 12:30 PM
After graduating from college, musician Christian Poppell decided to make a major life change and switch careers to real estate. His plan also involved leaving Athens, Georgia, for New York City. He eventually landed in Bushwick, which he says is the epicenter of youth culture in NYC. Here's his story.
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Why I moved to NYC from Minnesota: To experience all the city has to offer—namely drag queens, art cinemas, and Broadway
By Kelly Kreth
July 15, 2022 - 12:30 PM
Megan Benedict was living in suburban Minneapolis when the pandemic made her reevaluate why she wasn't pursuing her lifelong dream of moving to New York City. When she (finally) landed a job in the city and made the leap to Bed-Stuy, she felt welcome from the get-go. Here's her story.
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