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Airahcaz
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I have a theoretical question. Suppose your house is under water, and you have negative equity. You have a asked by Airahcaz

Sorry but none of these options are acceptable to the lenders. Current practice is a... read more answered by Chris L. Chr…

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My wife and I would like to retire to NYC..

Answered Mon Jul 7 2008, 13:04 by Alen Moshkov… - Chelsea - Home Buying
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buy new condo vs old condo

Answered Fri Apr 11 2008, 14:55 by Stefani Pace - Chelsea - Home Buying
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How do I know what's the price average for a 1 bedroom apartment in Chelsea?

Answered Fri Dec 21 2007, 03:59 by Aileen-Manha… - Chelsea - Home Buying
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Airahcaz
Buyer & Seller

I have a theoretical question. Suppose your house is under water, and you have negative equity. You have a asked by Airahcaz

Sorry but none of these options are acceptable to the lenders. Current practice is a... read more answered by Chris L. Chr…

Sebastien
Home Buyer

Living in Europe, I'd like to to invest 750k in an apartment in NYC that i would rent out. any advice? asked by Sebastien

I was just in Brussels/Ghent last week...love them both! You are best to search fo... read more answered by Glenn Minnick…

Joel
Home Seller

What are the commission rates for brokers in New York? asked by Joel

Hey Joel...... Since you were already told the commission % is, let me give you another perspective to consider. When you interview a broker t... read more answered by Alen Moshkov…

Sally Albrig…
Home Buyer

Currently we pay 3800/month to rent a 2BR apartment in Manhattan. We are considering buying a 2BR apt that asked by Sally Albrig…

"I think that it will take at least a year for prices to start to skyrocket again." ... read more answered by Zack

Logan
Just Looking

Unauthorized listings asked by Logan

I am sorry to hear that this happened to you. No agents should make entries to MLS without having signed agreements with you. A call to the MLS should get the listings removed immediately.... read more answered by Janice Dalst…

Bones37
Home Buyer

Riverhouse in Battery Park City asked by Bones37

You also have to ask yourself one other major important question...what do you do after you tire of looking out the window at the gorgeous views...there isn't a lot to do after business hour... read more answered by Glenn Minnick…

Anthony Deli…
Real Estate Pro

I passed the real estate license exam about 1year ago and I am not work with broker. I would like to know asked by Anthony Deli…

If you passed your licensing exam a year ago, you need to go back to school for addi... read more answered by Glenn Minnick…

S
Buyer & Seller

Is using oil based paint legal inside a residential building (Lobby & Hallway) in NYC? Oil paint are highly asked by S

Dear S, You do not mention if it is public housing or new construction...they may h... read more answered by Jolie Muss

Ismail Ahmad
Home Buyer

how often does the maint and by how much for condos goes up in BPC. thnx asked by Ismail Ahmad

There are three componments to your maintenance in BPC. The maintenance costs for the building (which are based on the administrative costs, el... read more answered by Glenn Minnick…

Brett
Just Looking

when getting financing for an owner-occupied investment property and you only have 10% down do the banks? asked by Brett

Yes you will still have mortgage insurance unless you can find a lender paid mi loan... read more answered by Debt Free Da…

AH
Home Buyer

I signed a non contingent contract & my mortgage got declined b/c of the building. asked by AH

Slight clarification, while Non-Cointingent are common, they are not the majority. ... read more answered by Richard V Ha…

Jenifer
Buyer & Seller

whether there is an apartment for rent in upper west side asked by Jenifer

if you don't know where to start, etc, perhaps wise to go with a broker. you will pay 1-2 months worth of rent upfront, as a commish. on the... read more answered by Walstmnky

Pauline
Home Seller

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

Hold on to your condo if you are able to. Condos only comprise about 25% of the ava... read more answered by Glenn Minnick…

Susan Johnson
Real Estate Pro

Are any NYC agents using an automated appointment and feedback service? Thanks! asked by Susan Johnson

Manhattan doesn't have MLS service, so therefore we do not. We have a watered-down ... read more answered by Glenn Minnick…

Ken
Home Seller

how do I find out which realty company sold a specific house in New York city? asked by Ken

Ken, Do you think that the same broker will sell your home? Chances are it's the... read more answered by Alen Moshkov…

Ricky
Real Estate Pro

As a new agent (3 months) is it better to be at a small firm or one of the big firms? I live in NY and have asked by Ricky

Larger companies generally have many offices each of which provides guidance and sup... read more answered by Tammy C. Ben…

Anton
Home Buyer

Realistic mortgage rates? asked by Anton

The market is not that good anymore. That's where rates are at. Are you paying any points? read more answered by Debt Free Da…

Joseph E. St…
Just Looking

I am considering selling and am looking for an apartment appraiser in New York City. Any suggestions? asked by Joseph E. St…

WHEN YOU'RE READY TO SELL CHECK THIS OUT http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7GhD7DsIYw... read more answered by Frank Fiorel…

Gues_t
Home Buyer

where can? asked by Gues_t

ELV!S LOL! Finally some humor on this board. I was beginning to think you were all a bunch of stuff shirts over here. read more answered by rockinblu

Nick
Just Looking

I have retail renting questions in manhattan. Please help. asked by Nick

Contact The Dana Brothers, Prudential Douglas Elliman, they are one of the top retail/commercial brokerage teams in the city. One of their assi... read more answered by Glenn Minnick…