"I always wanted to buy some property after I got married, Ms. Rai said. That was my thing. She shared her aspiration with Mr. Rai early in their relationship, and after the couple got married in 2024, she moved into his rental. We were saving all the time, obviously, Mr. Rai said."
"He's a real gentleman, said Ms. Rai, 31. Mr. Rai, a senior project manager with the city, was struck by Ms. Rai's kindness. That's number one for me, he said. I care less about a lot of other things, but my top priority is you have to be a very nice person."
"Ms. Rai wanted a place close to the subway so she could easily commute to Manhattan, while Mr. Rai, a senior project manager with the city, valued her kindness and personal qualities. The couple had delayed their home search due to wedding expenses and travel but resumed their efforts about a year after marriage."
Bibek and Malati Rai, both originally from Nepal, met at a Kirat Rai community festival in Jackson Heights, Queens five years ago. After dating and marrying in 2024, they began searching for their first home together with a budget of approximately $400,000. Ms. Rai, who works in child care, prioritized proximity to subway access for her Manhattan commute, while Mr. Rai, a senior project manager with the city, valued her kindness and personal qualities. The couple had delayed their home search due to wedding expenses and travel but resumed their efforts about a year after marriage, combining their savings toward their shared goal of property ownership.
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