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    Subletting my co-op
    Updated almost 17 years ago
    Hi All Was wondering what thoughts are on trying to convince a board to change their sublet policy (or make an exception) to be more flexible if they currently have a...
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    Broker/Board Member Conflict of Interest?
    Updated almost 17 years ago
    Is it a conflict of interest for a board member of a coop to also be an active real estate broker in the building? I have this situation in my building where a...
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    when are maintenance fees set in a co-op?
    Updated almost 17 years ago
    just out of curiosity, when do co-op boards determine the co-op fees for units? and is it only done on an annual basis or can it change if circumstances require...
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    Co-op vs. Condo Risks: Worst Case Scenario
    Updated almost 17 years ago
    Like so many of you, I adore a Classic 6 (especially an unrenovated one – I love that Subway tile and real wood kitchen cabinets!). But I have long doubted I'd ever...
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    home office is a bad thing?
    Updated almost 17 years ago
    Looking to buy in an ues coop, but loosed my lips and mentioned to the seller's broker that I work from home (all computer, no clients, no nothing). Was told that the...
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    building at 2 Fifth Avenue
    Updated almost 17 years ago
    What kind of minimum financial requirements does the Coop Board have for new buyers?
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    Board Approval / Loan Approval
    Updated almost 17 years ago
    Question for the mortgage brokers, bankers, and folks on the coop boards: I am in my mid20s and planning on purchasing an apartment with significant help from my...
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