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  • Sales
    SE a ghost town when economic news is good
    Updated over 15 years ago
    Why is it? When things look bad there are lots of people here spreading the gloom and doom. But when the news looks a bit rosier (especially if it suggests that the...
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  • Sales
    5 E. 22nd - Madison Green
    Updated over 15 years ago
    There are 10 units for sale in this building. Anyone know if there is a drastic increase in common charges coming soon? Or some other problem these sellers are trying...
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  • Rentals
    Give me tips for my housing hunt
    Updated over 15 years ago
    So I am going to be visiting NYC for four days to find housing - I'm looking for a 1 BR in a DM building for around $3K. I am planning on only visiting no fee...
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  • Rentals
    Are landlords desperate in Harlem to get tenants?
    Updated over 15 years ago
    Got this email in a local blog (harlem), surprised about the whole: "heard in the radio I'm giving you a great deal by splitting a broker fee that shouldn't be there...
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  • Sales
    Bull-pologists, answer me this...
    Updated over 15 years ago
    ...How much should a 1200sqft condo in 1049 Fifth (on 86th) cost if neighboring 12 E. 86th Street rents 2/2s for $6000-6500. Consider finishes and lobby/amenities in...
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  • Sales
    Rent Control Incentive Payment
    Updated over 15 years ago
    My great grandmother is living in an apt that is rent controlled. She has lived there for over 30 years. Due to her age, it's difficult given that there are no...
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  • Market
    Why is Real Estate a hedge against Inflation???
    Updated over 15 years ago
    I have heard this over and over but it doesn't seem to make sense. If there is high inflation, CPI, wouldn't interest rates follow along? Bond market participants...
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