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150 Clermont - Fort Greene/Clinton Hill

Started by PM2008
over 17 years ago
Posts: 1
Member since: Aug 2008
I recently visited Clermont Condos at 150 Clermont and Myrtle. The units are very nice, and the price/sf is quite reasonable. One issue is that very few have been sold. As a first time homebuyer, I wanted some perspective on buying into a new development, where only about 10% of the units are in contract. Should I wait until more units are sold? What questions should I be asking the development agent? Thanks.
Response by shong
over 17 years ago
Posts: 616
Member since: Apr 2008

You should get an idea of when theyre looking to start closing. If they are 10% sold and looking to close at the end of the year then I sense trouble. Plus most lenders wont finance in a building with only 10% sold. Find out when sales started and look over the contract and offering plan carefully. Ask what happens if sales dont increase. Find out what contingencies you have. Perhaps theyll just turn rental and give everyone else their money back? Please remember, just bc they give you an anticipated closing date doesnt necessarirly mean it will close around that time. With new developments expect lots of bumps in the road. Hopefully you get a really good price and the wait will be worthwhile. Clermont condos is a building we're looking to get approved and offering $2000. But sales velocity is what will get the building approved or not. Currently, we need a minimum of 15% depending on sales velocity. sunny_hong@countrywide.com

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Response by jlevy
over 17 years ago
Posts: 8
Member since: Sep 2007

They just changed over to a rental building.

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Response by kimerama
over 17 years ago
Posts: 158
Member since: May 2008

I can back jlevy up on that, just got off the phone with my agent--rental.

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