This week, readers were most interested in Brick Underground's round up of the best neighborhoods for new buyers. We ranked the areas with most listings that met a maximum target price of $450,000 for condos, co-ops, and townhouses. Also popular with readers was an article on a new way to buy residential real estate using a co-investor to get help with the down payment.

Here, in full, are the week’s top stories:

1) The 10 best Manhattan neighborhoods for first-time buyers

2) Need help buying a place in New York City? This new company co-funds the down payment on a condo or brownstone

3) 11 tough co-op board interview questions—and how to answer them

4) Don't fall for any of these real estate scams

5) Ask Sam: There's mold in my apartment and my landlord offered to move me. Should I accept? (sponsored)