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    closing costs on condo.
    Updated over 7 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 over 7 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 over 7 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 over 7 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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    Past Shareholder Tax Letters- 200 East End Ave
    Updated over 7 years ago
    I'm trying to help a past shareholder obtain copies of the coop tax letters for 200 East End from 1986-1999 to document her apartment cost basis. I've contacted the...
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    High Assessments at 174 East 74th Street
    Updated over 7 years ago
    Seems like a great location, so not sure why they are having so much trouble renting the retail space. There is a huge assessment in place until it gets rented. Could...
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    sro buildings
    Updated over 7 years ago
    I'm curious how others feel, would you feel comfortable purchasing and living in an apartment that was on the same street as an SRO building?
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