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    do brokers have a secret stash of listings? and other questions...
    Updated over 16 years ago
    over the long weekend I have been reading up on a lot of the discussions and posts and trying to find things on SE, and now have some questions: 1. does SE list...
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    FHA 203(k) loans
    Updated over 16 years ago
    I am sure this has been covered before but can anybody give me a rundown of what the criteria for an FHA 203(k) loan is? What are limitations? Is this still available...
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    Closing Costs
    Updated over 16 years ago
    What are typical closing costs from soup to nuts for a coop? Also, what are the advantages..esp price wise of using a mortgage broker vs directly going to a bank?
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  • Sales
    Obama taxes to cost richest NYers $95K a year
    Updated over 16 years ago
    >> Obama taxes to cost richest NYers $95K a year Study compares final tabs for various income groups in New York under Obama’s tax plan, which keeps some, but...
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  • Sales
    303 East 33rd
    Updated over 16 years ago
    any comments on 303 east 33rd condo?
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  • Sales
    State of the market
    Updated over 16 years ago
    I was a reader of these message boards but stopped looking to buy about 1 1/2 years ago so stopped following it. I am now considering making a bid on an apartment in...
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    Purchase Checklist
    Updated over 16 years ago
    I've been buying in NYC for 25 years, including many foreclosures. Some things to look and adjust for in your due diligence: 1. ground leases 2. expiring J-51...
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