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Ann Scoggins,…
Real Estate Pro

New York Agent, When you buy in NY, is the earnest money required or optional, and how much %? Do you still? asked by Ann Scoggins,…

The earnest money is not required in New York. The down payment is required when the... read more answered by Rhonda Holt

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Is this a good time to buy a 500 ft condo?

Answered Fri May 2 2008, 17:18 by Zack - 10014 - Market Conditions
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Ann Scoggins,…
Real Estate Pro

New York Agent, When you buy in NY, is the earnest money required or optional, and how much %? Do you still? asked by Ann Scoggins,…

The earnest money is not required in New York. The down payment is required when the... read more answered by Rhonda Holt

Manoj Tewari
Real Estate Pro

How can I get a list of forclosures in New York from banks that own it..I may have investors and may asked by Manoj Tewari

you could go to the bank's website for example: www.chase.com or wellsfago I have a... read more answered by Max

Thom
Home Buyer

My wife and I would like to retire to NYC.. asked by Thom

Hello Thom. Let me take a different approach with you. I'm not sure as to why people try to sway buyers away from where they want to live, y... read more answered by Alen Moshkov…

Sone
Home Buyer

Typically how soon do the owners move in after the space is listed as sold on your website? asked by Sone

If the property is shown as "sold" and not just "in contract," the deal has closed. ... read more answered by Gail Gladsto…

Ron
Home Buyer

i have a choice of buying a condo on w. 18th bw 6th and 7th or on w. 28th. which is the wisest purchase all asked by Ron

I would say 18th street, you are closer to the restaurants and night life. Of-cours... read more answered by Alen Moshkov…

Ram
Home Seller

We are looking to buy a condo in Murray Hill. Give the market conditions, what is the best price/sq. ft that asked by Ram

According to Miller Samuel - Murry Hill neighborhood - the average price per square ... read more answered by Aileen-Manha…

Pauline
Home Seller

I am feeling very overwhlemed with this fannie mae, crisis, do you think we are headedfor a serious asked by Pauline

There are many reasons to be worried, but the Fannie and Freddie "crisis" isn't one ... read more answered by Jed Lane; Fog…

Alaina Resti…
Home Buyer

I'm a first time buyer in NYC. I'm thinking of Hoboken vs. brooklyn vs. jersey city and am wondering where I asked by Alaina Resti…

Hey Alaina. You pose a complicated question. It's almost impossible for a New Yo... read more answered by Alen Moshkov…

c.h.e
Just Looking

international buyer - condo board. asked by c.h.e

The ruleof thumb is this- as a condo owner you are free to do as you wish, as a co-op owner you have many restrictions. It looks like you's conc... read more answered by Irena Popile…

Mona C
Home Buyer

are there any areas of manhattan/b'klyn where u can find a deal on a condo? asked by Mona C

You should look into Kensington Mona, it is a great area, which will become very expensive very soon. You are close to Ocean Parkway, close to t... read more answered by Alen Moshkov…

Heather
Home Buyer

I am working for the Foreign Mission. so I don't pay tax at all. If I buy a co-op asked by Heather

Hind side 20:20... one day you'll think I should have bought it THEN...the prices ar... read more answered by Manoj Tewari

Tom Mcgiveron
Real Estate Pro

Buyer Agency: I just had an interesting conversation with a listing agent - he told me that 1% was the pay asked by Tom Mcgiveron

With respect to buyer agency, at least in NY, it is perfectly legal to request payme... read more answered by Options Real…

Inwoodbuyer
Home Buyer

We are first time home buyers looking to buy a small co-op apartment in Inwood, New York. We're definitely asked by Inwoodbuyer

Problem is, you are not going to find a decent rental for $1,290/month in Inwood. Tr... read more answered by Richard Daub

CM1225
Home Buyer

Does New York State STAR (S.T.A.R) Program Benefit First Time Home Buyers Immediately Upon Closing? asked by CM1225

Upon closing you must take your deed to the local taxing authority (city, town, coun... read more answered by Chris L. Chr…

May
Home Buyer

We are in contract and in the process of submitting all our documents to the bank to finalize our morgtage asked by May

Btw, in our extremely litigous society we now live in, if the landlord were to send ... read more answered by Zack

Claire
Home Buyer

What are the chances of a Green Card Brit buying a co-op in NYC? asked by Claire

Your chances are exactly the same as anyone else's. You would only need impeccable finances if everyone else is also required to have impeccable... read more answered by Joanna Lane

Brett
Just Looking

when purchasing an apartment do you need both an appraisel and inspection or is it one thing? asked by Brett

Hi Brett, yes, two separate things - assuming you are borrowing, the lender will req... read more answered by Jeanne Feeni…

Carol
Home Buyer

Are there any markets in NYC where real estate is coming down? Any close in to Manhattan? asked by Carol

Absoulutely, In Westchester County we are experiencing a downward buyers' market. an... read more answered by Subomi Macau…

Tg
Home Buyer

Where is the marble hill area of the bronx,ny that historic homes can be found for sale? asked by Tg

Marble Hill is just above the northern tip of Manhattan, and is actually technically... read more answered by Richard Daub

Scot Phelps
Home Buyer

If I owned a co-op, am I technically still considered a "first time home buyer" asked by Scot Phelps

To Kfrank, If the half who has never purchased anything buys the property in their ... read more answered by Joanna Lane