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    east hampton for about $800K
    Updated almost 16 years ago
    We are looking to purchase a house in east hampton. our budget is around $800k. we need a 4 bedroom and preferably a pool. Obviously south of 27 is out of the...
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    because new homes cost less to build
    Updated almost 16 years ago
    Interesting piece. Developers can afford to build homes for less money, so even if they charge less they are not necessarily making less. One benefit of lower labor...
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    How to find a classic loft for rent in WB?
    Updated almost 16 years ago
    Is it possible? I am not really interested in any new build imitations-- I'd rather be in a 'real' exposed brick salvage space. Do these actually exist anymore? And if...
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    More empty stoerefronts?
    Updated almost 16 years ago
    I was walking down 3rd ave between 86th and 72nd yesterday and I noticed many more empty storefronts than the last time I looked ~ 1 month ago. Also, I didn't see one...
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    Paying 4-4.5% mortgage & earning 0-1% on savings
    Updated almost 16 years ago
    Why? do people do this(allowing for rainy day fund of course). Are people that illogical?
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    Maintenance
    Updated almost 16 years ago
    In a Prewar doorman building in a prime area...what is considered average maintenance? At what price per sq ft does it become HIGH maintenance?
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    Possessing owner-rental no-no for co-op boards?
    Updated almost 16 years ago
    ..just curious.. i meet all the income:debt ratios, lqiuid asset reqmrt, down pay reqmnt.. despite that and looking to pay cash no finance contingency.. the...
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