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    Closing costs for co-op buyer
    Updated almost 8 years ago
    How much would buyer's closing costs for a $450k co-op in Manhattan be? Thanks. I googled various sources, but would like to ask this on this forum to hear from people...
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    New Condo Construction
    Updated almost 8 years ago
    How much negotiation room is there with initial offering price on new condo construction? Upper Manhattan - 140's. I know there are a lot of factors, location,...
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    Advice for a first time buyer
    Updated almost 8 years ago
    Hi, I want to put in a bid for a condo but am not sure how far below the asking price I should put the bid in for. The asking is $460K and I was thinking about...
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    closing costs on condo.
    Updated almost 8 years ago
    i'm a real estate noob and wanted to know what are ALL the closing costs associated with buying a condo (i.e. lawyer fees, broker commission, taxes, etc.). just...
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    Title Insurance
    Updated almost 8 years ago
    Assuming no mortgage for a manhattan condo, do I really need to buy title insurance? Yes, I have heard that the govt records can be faulty and person selling may have...
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    Downtown Purchase (studio)- new development
    Updated almost 8 years ago
    Hey Guys, Wanted to get people's thoughts on purchasing a new development studio condo and if it is a purchase that has longer term value. Areas I am looking at...
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    Co-op Closing Costs
    Updated almost 8 years ago
    Does anyone know what is reasonable or market for a Transfer Agent Fee when closing on a coop? Also, why do buildings charge a fee for move-ins? I can understand a...
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