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  • Sales
    I just don't get it
    Updated over 14 years ago
    Noah -- I just don't get it. The banks (except C) aren't that far above their '09 lows. On the Street, everyone knows a big round of layoffs is coming. Taxes are...
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  • Sales
    Setai Midtown
    Updated over 14 years ago
    Can anyone confirm that there is a new Setai being built in midtown on 5th Avenue? I believe I have seen the buiding but I cannot find any marketing information for...
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  • Sales
    Worst nightmare real estate story I've ever heard
    Updated over 14 years ago
    A friend bought into some new construction around 4 years ago. It's been an unadulterated disaster that is still playing out. The building was never finished. ...
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  • Sales
    Maintenance Increased After Contract! What now?
    Updated over 14 years ago
    Just signed the contract and was notified by the seller's attorney that the board had just passed a 10% maintenance increase in a 80 unit coop. We are probably another...
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  • Renovation
    combing into a duplex
    Updated over 14 years ago
    ok does this make sense if allowed.. buying the apartment above me and combining into a duplex. both apartments currently 2 bedrooms 1.5 baths with no formal dining...
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  • Sales
    PLEASE Help, need advice. Young dreamer here!
    Updated over 14 years ago
    Hello All, I've asked for advice on here before and it's been very helpful. I'm 25, dreaming of owning in Manhattan. I'm working on saving, and doing pretty well....
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  • Financing
    mortgage approval time
    Updated over 14 years ago
    Is anyone seeing faster approval at certain banks or brokers than others? rates and closing costs being about the same for all (for a conforming 15 year fixed with a...
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