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  • Sales
    contract contingency
    Updated about 14 years ago
    hi - is it common in NY sales to have a contract be contingent upon the sale of another property? just wondering how it is handled when one is selling a property and...
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  • Sales
    What's the NYC equal to web agents like Redfin?
    Updated about 14 years ago
    When looking for a place in DC, Redfin was a great resource. I ended up using an agent with a name, but have heard good things from those who went with them. Is there...
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  • Services
    cleaning
    Updated about 14 years ago
    i have a tenant moving out and a new one moving in for a condo in midtown east. any recommendations for a cleaning person? how much can i expect to pay for this 1...
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  • Renovation
    Replacing a Spiral Staircase
    Updated about 14 years ago
    We are going into contract on a duplex with a spiral staircase in a coop. We'd like to replace it with a straight staircase. It will require taking about six square...
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  • Sales
    Lancaster Madison
    Updated about 14 years ago
    Will this building turn out to be like the Renaissance (116th and Lenox) with skyrocketing maintenance within 5 yrs?
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  • Sales
    Lancaster Madison
    Updated about 14 years ago
    Will this building turn out to be like the Renaissance (116th and Lex) with skyrocketing maintenance within 5 yrs?
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  • Sales
    Why doesn't equity really affect lending rates?
    Updated about 14 years ago
    I'm curious if anyone knows why the only meaningful threshold when lenders make an offer is 20% equity. If I have 50% equity, it seems the lender has significantly...
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