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How much $$$ do you need to be approved?
Updated over 1 year agoWe are 64 and retired. Would pay cash for up to a $600k coop with around 2k in monthlies. Social Security and interest on savings are around 90K in annual income.... -
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Wing bedrooms?
Updated over 1 year agoWhat exactly is a wing bedroom? Does this mean that the living room was converted into a bedroom, therefore leaving the apartment without a living room? thanks -
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Does Manhattan real estate not appreciate anymore?
Updated over 1 year agoWe're looking at a few locations around the country to retire. In almost every market prices have gone up 50% compared to pre-pandemic and they sell quickly. Except... -
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Elevators
Updated over 1 year agoI know coops with elevators generally have higher maintenance but had never given much thought to how they add to construction costs. Aren't most low-rise buildings in... -
Sales
Buy the new kitchen appliances to sell the apt?
Updated over 1 year agoI have 9.5 year old appliances. The fridge is in the top condition. The gas range (Samsung) and the dishwasher (Bosch) are in a perfect working condition, but... -
Sales
Tax Abatements
Updated over 1 year agoWhen looking at condos there is often a tax abatement. Is there a reliable way to know what taxes will be when it expires? -
Sales
Refinancing Coop's Underlying Mortgage
Updated over 1 year agoI feel like a few months ago one of the regular posters said their building's underlying mortgage was coming up for re-financing. I am starting a thread here...