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    zero rate loans to protect the system.
    Updated over 14 years ago
    In the midst of the global financial crisis in 2008, the Federal Reserve lent Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse and Royal Bank of Scotland at least $30 billion each at...
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  • Sales
    Spring 2011 RE Market comes to a close.
    Updated over 14 years ago
    This weekend ends the big spring re come back. Now we can evaluate the numbers and survey the market. I saw surging inventories of the most mediocre spaces this town...
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  • Sales
    The perils of "Dual Agency" by the NY DOS
    Updated over 14 years ago
    Be careful when you sign in at an open house. Some firms have language on their sign in sheets that state that you give up your right to your own representation if you...
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  • Sales
    Crazy Mother In Law
    Updated over 14 years ago
    My mother in law wants to move in with me to the top floor of a walk up brownstone. Forget the obvious interpersonal issues. What are the chances that an...
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  • Sales
    Searching for a 2/2 in Brooklyn..tales & woes!!!
    Updated over 14 years ago
    hello out there in SE land...I am going to start to write about my open house experiences during my 5 month search for that perfect 2/2.I hope that others will also...
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  • Neighborhoods
    Greenpoint?
    Updated over 14 years ago
    There hasn't been much said about Greenpoint on these boards. Condo prices seem to be about 10% to 15% lower than in Williamsburg. Is this a good deal, or is it...
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  • Renovation
    So we have a contractor...
    Updated over 14 years ago
    We've chosen a contractor to do a large, though not complete, renovation of our new 2/2 apartment. He comes on high recommendation from our new building's super and a...
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