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  • Sales
    calculating cap gains...
    Updated over 15 years ago
    I know how to calculate it ..... I just can't get a straight answer about what the actual TAXES are.... Is there a NYS cap gains on top of Federal cap gains? Let's...
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  • Financing
    Condo questionnaire
    Updated over 15 years ago
    When is a condo questionnaire needed by a lender? Only for buildings not already Fannie or Freddie approved (on their approved list)? OR they are always required...
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  • Sales
    Refinancing Question
    Updated over 15 years ago
    I'm a first-time homeowner and purchased my Manhattan apartment for $690K in 2008 with a 5.625% 5/1 ARM. Given that the mortgage rates are considerably lower, I'm...
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  • Anything
    Chris Christie Vows to Bankrupt NJ
    Updated over 15 years ago
    Wow, Christie is a genius! NJ has a $10.5 billion budget drfict, ad Christie's first order of business for 2011 will be CUTTING taxes for rich people and...
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  • Sales
    coop mortgage
    Updated over 15 years ago
    Looking at a pre war building w/ approx 40 units and an underlying mortgage of $1.7 million. Ends 2016. 7.32% Monthly payment about $12,000. According to the...
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  • Rentals
    Changing out chandelier in rental
    Updated over 15 years ago
    Has anyone/does anyone change out hardwired chandeliers in a rental? My possibly new apt has these hideous brass hanging lanterns in the entry and foyer - is it a...
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  • Developments
    Opening of 1 Vernon Jackson
    Updated over 15 years ago
    Hi everyone! I am looking to buy in LIC and I love the location of 1 Vernon Jackson. However, there is no information on their site and I have not been able to get...
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