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    Using home equity as downpayment
    Updated over 18 years ago
    Just trying to understand the details of this process. I have around $100K - $150K in equity and want to use it as downpayment for a second place. Can someone who's...
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    Do you use home inspectors in Coop purchases?
    Updated over 18 years ago
    If so, any recommendations? And at what stage do you consult one? Thanks!
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    NYC New Development Marketing
    Updated over 18 years ago
    How does one go about jumpstarting a career in new development marketing in NYC these days? Or has the uncertainty of the market eliminated all such opportunities? To...
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    mortgages
    Updated over 18 years ago
    What banks do you recommend for a NON-jumbo 15 year fixed mortgage? (Manhattan coop, excellent credit) Anyone know what current rates have been for this? Thanks.
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    Interest Rates
    Updated over 18 years ago
    Curious to see where people see rates going in the next 60 days? Hopefully they reverse a bit, but I'm not optimistic.
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    Today's Headlines
    Updated over 18 years ago
    On a macro level, the increase in unemployment will hurt the US, and NY in general...bond insurer downgrades will lead to $500bn+ in writedowns and an associated 2,500...
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    BBQs in common spaces
    Updated over 18 years ago
    I live in a new development and we're currently researching what to do with our large common terrace area. I know that BBQs are generally illegal on private terraces....
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