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  • Sales
    Long Term Return on Owning is 0%
    Updated almost 15 years ago
    "The REAL Long-Term Return On Owning A Home: 0%" "Assuming an annual depreciation rate of 2.5 percent, a property tax rate of 1.5 percent, a mortgage interest rate...
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  • Neighborhoods
    so who loves bpc?
    Updated almost 15 years ago
    i do... especially on a day like today, everyone out with the dogs , the kids, on the esplanade.... beautiful
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  • Anything
    Federal Retreat on Bigger Loans Rattles Housing
    Updated almost 15 years ago
    Planned cuts in the size of a mortgage that can be backed by the federal government may hurt upscale housing markets in high-cost states like New York and...
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  • Renovation
    Before Closing
    Updated almost 15 years ago
    Any thoughts on paying architect to do drawings prior to board approval? I was thinking if I submit plans at closing it could save time. I'd like to see if anyone...
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  • Sales
    Sale at 473 WEA #4C: Déjà vu, with a $925K markup.
    Updated almost 15 years ago
    Elliman's new $2.5MM listing highlights the kitchen of this low-floor six-into-five: "HUGE EAT-IN KITCHEN/DEN COMBO. NEWLY RENOVATED.... "MAGAZINE COVER" DESIGNER...
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  • Sales
    Sale at 465 WEA #4B: One full bath in C7. Impact?
    Updated almost 15 years ago
    I think we've discussed this question in connection with classic sixes. #4B is a corner seven with many excellent attributes, but only one bathroom in the family...
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  • Sales
    118 west 79 3c
    Updated almost 15 years ago
    Did anyone see this apt last weekend? How much do you think it would cost to put these together? Also, what would be a comp for this as it seems high for the 3rd...
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