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    Tricks are for kids
    Updated almost 17 years ago
    I had a broker tell me this weekend to ignore the asking prices & offer what I wanted to because pretty much every broker expects offers to come in below them...
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    rents continue to sag
    Updated almost 17 years ago
    see wsj front page--it's not a secret any more--ny rents are in a freefall with no bottom in sight that's good for property values, right?
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    Effective Manhattan office rents off 45%
    Updated almost 17 years ago
    >> Effective Manhattan office rents off 45% Commercial leasing activity rises in the third quarter -- still far below healthy levels -- and the office vacancy...
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    Pricing on an Apartment
    Updated almost 17 years ago
    I'm looking at an apartment right now (not on the market so unfortunately I can't link) and am really struggling with what a "fair" price would be. Was hoping to hear...
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    True Gotham - Manhattan to decline another 10%
    Updated almost 17 years ago
    Not sure if I have any faith in a broker's prediction, but interesting that he's on the bearish side now.. <a rel="nofollow"...
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    discount for buying an apt facing the back
    Updated almost 17 years ago
    Here's one for the group. 2 identical apartments. 1 faces the front of the building - south, not a spectacular view, just regular residential street but gets pletty...
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    Gold, bonds yield and USD
    Updated almost 17 years ago
    Hope all you cash holders are enjoying the sidelines with all them cash (USD). Dollar is crashing, Gold is breaking into new highs and the next leg up on yields is on...
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