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  • Sales
    Buying without an agent
    Updated over 18 years ago
    If I'm buying without an agent, does that mean I can easily expect to pay 3% less than I would pay if using an agent? In other words, would a seller understand my...
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  • Sales
    2012
    Updated over 18 years ago
    I wonder what happens to the people who paid one million dollars for a one bedroom and five years from now that apartment is worth $500k. Any thoughts??
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  • Brokers
    Do I have to sign a 6 month exclusive?
    Updated over 18 years ago
    I'm about to put my condo (new construction) on the market and my potential broker (with Douglas Elliman) is asking me to sign an exclusive that will bind me with him...
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  • Sales
    Sell or Rent?
    Updated over 18 years ago
    Own a midtown studio in a doorman building. Current monthly cost (mortgage plus maint plus assessments, etc) is 1800. Based on comparables, place could rent for...
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  • Rentals
    How much is too much to pay on rent?
    Updated over 18 years ago
    I'm new to the city, will be making about $200K/year and am thinking about renting an apartment for $4100/month. Any thoughts on whether this is too expensive? It's...
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  • Sales
    I am an idiot!
    Updated over 18 years ago
    Alright, I admit it...I am a complete idiot. I had the opportunity to buy in a new development on the UWS last year, but did not do it. At the time the devloper was...
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  • Sales
    The Last Downturn..
    Updated over 18 years ago
    Does anyone here remember the last downturn in RE in Manhattan? What were the prices like beforehand? Seemingly inflated? Was there a gradual increase/decrease in...
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