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  • Sales
    building at 1110 Park Avenue
    Updated over 14 years ago
    Toll bros. Just purchased this building and is in contract to purchase the adjacent building at 1108. It their intention to demolish both building ( 2 of the oldest...
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  • Anything
    Rent vs. Buy vs. Keep Saving
    Updated over 14 years ago
    I could use help from some experienced buyers, I've never purchased a home. I have $105k saved and I'm pre-approved for a loan of 300k at 4%. I currently rent with...
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  • Sales
    cost of a renovation
    Updated over 14 years ago
    Considering buying an 1800 square foot apartment that needs a complete facelift and 2 new bathrooms and a new kitchen. Can I get away for under $300K?
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  • Sales
    Reverse morgage or bank lien?
    Updated over 14 years ago
    Looked at a property that we believe might have a bank lien due to a reverse mortgage. Is it possible that upon buying the loan could be the buyers responsibility to...
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  • Sales
    Sale at 205 East 78th Street #15T
    Updated over 14 years ago
    Anyone know why this unit is listed at more than a 30% premium above to other units on the same line that recently signed? Better light commanding that much of a...
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  • Renovation
    Cost of adding a new floor
    Updated over 14 years ago
    Does any1 know how much it would cost to add a floor on existing brownstone? Specifically in PS and 18' x 25'
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  • Market
    case study: 7-year investor, 34% gain, no profit
    Updated over 14 years ago
    There is an investor I know who purchased a Manhattan condo almost 7 years ago, going into contract at the end of 2003. I randomly noticed that the place is now in...
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