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    Why doesn't equity really affect lending rates?
    Updated about 14 years ago
    I'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 ago
    In 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 ago
    My 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 ago
    Wondering 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 ago
    Moody'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 ago
    Anyone have any thoughts/info/comments on this building?
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    Is it worthwhile to own manhattan?
    Updated about 14 years ago
    I'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...
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