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Why doesn't equity really affect lending rates?
Updated about 14 years agoI'm curious if anyone knows why the only meaningful threshold when lenders make an offer is 20% equity. If I have 50% equity, it seems the lender has significantly... -
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New construction punchlist
Updated about 14 years agoIn a new construction condo, how many days (when) before closing should you do the walkthough? Is there a comprehensive list of items to look out for? What are... -
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Low inventory
Updated about 14 years agoMy sense is that the sales inventory is low, or at least lower than last year. I speculate it is due to decrease in RE prices and uncertainty in other markets --... -
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Thoughts on lincoln center area
Updated about 14 years agoWondering if anyone (current residents or otherwise) had thoughts on the Lincoln center/Columbus circle area. Say between CPW and Amsterdam up to 68th or so. Looking... -
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Let's all go buy Euro real estate
Updated about 14 years agoMoody's put out a report yesterday saying that SEVENTY-NINE percent of commercial landlords did not pay their loan on time in the first quarter. 79%!!! Euro... -
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building at 130 East 18th Street
Updated about 14 years agoAnyone have any thoughts/info/comments on this building? -
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Is it worthwhile to own manhattan?
Updated about 14 years agoI'm a young professional in manhattan considering a purchase of a one bedroom for 300-500k. Would you consider this a worthwhile investment? The obvious factors...