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  • Renovation
    Struggling with whether I need an architect
    Updated about 13 years ago
    I am struggling with whether I need an architect for my renovation project. I am in the early planning stages of renovating the back-half of my floor-through condo....
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  • Renovation
    Gut Reno Cost + Contractor/Designer
    Updated about 13 years ago
    Hi all - i am looking to potentially buy the following unit and gut reno: <a rel="nofollow"...
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  • Sales
    Kitchen Cabinets and Accessibility
    Updated about 13 years ago
    I am in the process of finalizing my plans for a rip &amp; replace of my 11x7 kitchen and the question of accessibility has come up. Our plan is to rip everything out...
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  • Sales
    Question for streeteasy
    Updated about 13 years ago
    The methodology for street easy condo index mentions that the outliers as defined by large price changes are moved. What is a large price move and over what time...
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  • Boards
    washer/dryer prohibited - written in stone?
    Updated about 13 years ago
    Has anyone run into a board that on paper prohibits installation of a w/d but actually will permit with approval? Seller's broker said during OH that it was permitted...
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  • Sales
    Appraisal
    Updated about 13 years ago
    Should an appraisal be obtained (when paying cash) if you intend to take a loan (mortgage, LOC, home equity)soon after closing for renovations? .
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  • Renovation
    Permits
    Updated about 13 years ago
    Before I move into a condo, can I refinish the walls, replace hardwood floors, and install a soundproofing layer of walling between apartments without permits and...
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