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    NY tops nation in mortgage fraud
    Updated almost 16 years ago
    NY tops nation in mortgage fraud (12% of all cases) Metro area's rise to the top of the pile came amid a surge in such cases last year; 12% of all cases in the U.S....
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  • Services
    What does an inspector look for in an apartment?
    Updated almost 16 years ago
    About to purchase a condo which is about 4 years old. What does an inspector look for? Is it worthwhile? I'm more familiar with using an inspector when buying a...
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  • Sales
    Closing Costs-Is this an accurate representation?
    Updated almost 16 years ago
    I'm planning to buy into a co-op in Brooklyn and am using this corcoran closing cost breakdown as a guide. I know that my bank will give me a cost estimate when I...
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  • Sales
    Super jumbo mortgages
    Updated almost 16 years ago
    Can anybody recommend a mortgage broker that specializes in super jumbo mortgages (over $1.5mm loan value). Ideally looking for one that can do 80/20 or 75/25 LTV. Is...
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  • Rentals
    210 West 70th Street
    Updated almost 16 years ago
    Is anybody familiar with this building. I have only seen some of the apartments online but the interiors look nice. How is the area and any other features of the...
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  • Sales
    "The Ivy" 249 East 118th Street
    Updated almost 16 years ago
    I'm interested in buying a unit here. I know that it has had successful closings. Is there anything I should know about the building before closing on a unit? Thanks
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  • Sales
    Reserve Funds
    Updated almost 16 years ago
    So.....i have an accepted offer for an apt on park in the east 30s.....reserve fund is low...100k.....vs another building that i bid on on 3rd avenue near the midtown...
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