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  • Sales
    Can I be my own general contractor?
    Updated almost 8 years ago
    Recently bought a 600 sq ft place on UWS in as-is condition. I am planning a gut renovation (take down a wall, new floors, bathroom, kitchen) and am looking to cut...
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  • Renovation
    Plumber's opinion needed
    Updated almost 8 years ago
    After being unused for a couple of months, kitchen sink gets clogged . Why? Any preventive measures out there? Thanks!
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  • Sales
    Quaker Ridge
    Updated almost 8 years ago
    Anybody know why there are so many units for sale in this building? 15 out of 290 seems a bit high and many have just come on the market.
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  • Sales
    buyer's commission rebate
    Updated almost 8 years ago
    Has any buyer tried a broker that promises commission rebate? Can you share your experiences? I see a firm promises as much as 50% rebate of what they earn to the...
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  • Brokers
    Question about FSBO services and commission
    Updated almost 8 years ago
    Hi all, I am researching if it is worth using one of these FSBO services like Hauseit or RealDirect to sell my house in NYC. From what I understand, if I use one of...
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  • Sales
    Impact of a Manhattan Luxury Housing Crash/Decline
    Updated almost 8 years ago
    There's been a lot of speculation of a significant hit to luxury housing in Manhattan, with "luxury" meaning different things from different speakers, but I think that...
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  • Developments
    Cooperative Village sales
    Updated almost 8 years ago
    Since the different Mitchell-Lama Coops on Grand Street went private, I have been fascinated at the high prices they have been getting. I've also thought that buying...
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