"I love an apartment that's outside my budget. Can I negotiate the price down before signing the lease?" (Listener Intervention)

[Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin]

Let’s set the scene. You just toured four apartments with a broker. It’s the end of the day and you’re tired. You liked all of the apartments, but weren’t crazy about any of them. Then, your broker says: “Actually, there’s just one last apartment I want to show you.” And then, all of a sudden, you’re there. In your dream apartment. There’s just one tiny detail: it’s out of your budget. Sound familiar? That’s what one of our producers Mike is going through now. Today, Nicole helps him make his next move (literally).

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