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  • Renovation
    Extreme dry air.
    Updated about 7 years ago
    Our apartment has incredibly dry air and I suspect it's the HVAC units (they're hotel-style PTAC units that both cool and heat). We already have two humidifiers going...
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  • Sales
    William Beaver House- ???!!!
    Updated about 7 years ago
    anyone know anything about this??? Was looking into the place, but that beaver might be in trouble..... Any thoughts appreciated <a rel="nofollow"...
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  • Sales
    Can I be my own general contractor?
    Updated about 7 years ago
    Recently bought a 600 sq ft place on UWS in as-is condition. I am planning a gut renovation (take down a wall, new floors, bathroom, kitchen) and am looking to cut...
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  • Sales
    broker
    Updated about 7 years ago
    This is a recap of what happened. In late Thursday afternoon, 10/04/2018 (after 5 pm), the broker had seller's attorney sent us the contract to sign on mutually agreed...
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  • Sales
    Seller's broker? How much are you bound to them?
    Updated about 7 years ago
    Hello all, I read that when you are hiring a broker to sell your apartment, there is a contract involved and you are obligated to stick with that broker. Is this...
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  • Sales
    Hauseit vs RealDirect
    Updated about 7 years ago
    Hi all, I am looking to sell my condo using one of the FSBO Owner-Managed Services - either Hauseit or RealDirect. I wanted to see if anyone had an opinion on...
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  • Anything
    Spiral Staircases!
    Updated over 7 years ago
    Hello - We are doing a story on spiral staircases and would love to hear from you about your experiences if you've ever lived in an apartment with one. Did you like...
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