I wouldn't know about Manhattan; I can't think of one newlywed couple
dreaming of living there.
btw - did you read the article I linked in reply to your link?
Scout

"Dave" wrote in message
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On Sat, 12 Mar 2005 22:47:23 GMT, "Scout" said:

But I wouldn't want to be the 25 year old newly wed trying to scrape
together 20% of $500K for a down payment.

Happens all the time. And in the Manhattan market, if they have to scrape
together 20% of $500K for the down payment they're not gonna get to first
base. The coop board will turn them down.