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  • Financing
    Buying points
    Updated over 15 years ago
    I have been offered 1/8 discount of my mortgage for 50 bps of the loan. Am I right in thinking that the 'breakeven' on this is keeping the mortgage about 4 years? I...
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  • Sales
    Oro
    Updated over 15 years ago
    The Oro seems to be moving along nicely now. >48% sold, and with the nearby towers filling up, the building will soon be in the middle of a thriving neighborhood.
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  • Financing
    One Brooklyn Bridge Park - FHA Approved ?
    Updated over 15 years ago
    Does anyone know when One Brooklyn Bridge Park will be FHA approved? I know they were trying to get approval but had problems getting flood insurance for the building...
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  • Sales
    Weak home price reports suggest double dip
    Updated over 15 years ago
    Weak home price reports suggest double dip could occur By Zach Fox The evidence that a double dip in housing could occur is mounting. A pair of closely watched...
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  • Sales
    Toren
    Updated over 15 years ago
    I just visited Toren this weekend. The air conditioning was not working. I understand from people who live there that it has not worked at all. Does anyone know if...
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  • Rentals
    How to interpret NYTimes rental listings?
    Updated over 15 years ago
    Looking for a rental apt on UWS. I have been using streeteasy primarily, but have been checking NYTimes website as well. The majority of the listings have no address...
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  • Renovation
    Adding a Balcony to a Condo
    Updated over 15 years ago
    Assuming that it would be possible, what would it cost to add a small balcony to an existing one bedroom in a condo building?
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