John Minardo and Jeff Sniggs, who shared a cozy duplex in Chelsea, Manhattan, chose to shift their summer hangouts. Instead of the Jersey Shore, they preferred East Hampton, NY. Their friends’ similar move spurred their decision. They were wary of hefty rental prices and settled for buying a house. Minardo, working in pharmaceutical law, and Sniggs, a pharmacy student hailing from Utah, were in the hunt for a home featuring three or more bedrooms. They also sought a pool or a potential space for one, all while keeping their budget under $700,000.
