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  • Sales
    Buyer agent
    Updated over 9 years ago
    I recently started working with a buyer's agent, referred to me by the mortgage broker. Upon our initial meeting, I found out this person has only been in the...
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  • Anything
    80% Carpet Rules
    Updated over 9 years ago
    I have been a shareholder in a co-op in Sutton Place for almost 5 years. A year ago a new shareholder with a small child move in above me, and since then the noise...
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  • Sales
    Liability Insurance Options
    Updated over 9 years ago
    For closing my co-op I need to have a certain amount of liability insurance. As a first time buyer, and of course a first time buyer in NYC, can anyone recommend...
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  • Renovation
    Ghost of the load bearing wall
    Updated over 9 years ago
    The 3 story house we just bought had a load bearing wall removed from the second floor decades back. A post was put in place that now seems to be breaking through the...
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  • Renovation
    NYC contractors must be doing just fine
    Updated over 9 years ago
    The New York economy must be doing just fine, been chasing a NYC contractor for a quote to replace our rear deck. They missed the first two appointments (was nice...
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  • Sales
    Agent Recommends against BofA for mortgage
    Updated almost 10 years ago
    After about a year of searching, I got an accepted offer for a condo in the Jersey City area. I work for Bank of America which would give me some kickbacks (amounting...
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  • Sales
    Should I Buy or Rent?
    Updated almost 10 years ago
    Hey all, I am 27 and starting as an attorney in a couple months. Want to rent or buy in UES/Midtown East. Always had a negative view of renting bc I feel like I am...
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