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Inwoodbuyer
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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

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can you find me a place to rent ? because I do not want to buy.

Answered Wed Apr 16 2008, 20:47 by Adina Greenb… - Upper West Side - Quality of Life
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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

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…

Hi Alaina, The first thing that any home buyer should do is contact a Realtor who... read more answered by Brian Daniels…

Anna
Home Buyer

Which NYC brokers specialize in foreclosed homes or those in need of serious renovations? asked by Anna

All of them! We all have access to the information and should all be very experienc... read more answered by Gail Gladsto…

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…

Hello Joseph, If you are looking for an appraiser to figure out your property val... read more answered by Paul Macapag…

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

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…

Barbara
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I am a journalist looking for stories of friends buying houses together. Not couples -- just people (probably asked by Barbara

Contact Keller Williams NY Realty.> Mr. Gary Leogrande who effectly deals with the M... read more answered by Paul Tarrats…

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

AH
Home Buyer

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

Despite Richard's answer--and he's absolutely right that real estate laws, customs, ... read more answered by Don Tepper

Carol
Home Buyer

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

Carol, Staten Island is close to Manhattan, we are experiancing oprx. 1 - 1 1/2 % d... read more answered by Irena Popile…

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…

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

You're nto clueless. You are right in acknowledging that there are two sides to eve... read more answered by Eric Vazquez

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…

Ann Scoggins,…
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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,…

A down payment is the percent that will not be financed. In Manhattan it can be 10%-... read more answered by Mitchell Hall

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…

Brett
Just Looking

how do the tax savings work when I own a home do they offset payments or do I get it back? asked by Brett

Responding to Zack's addition to my answer. His math is correct. I didn't say all ... read more answered by Janice Style…

Abhay
Home Buyer

what are typical prices in the morningside heights area for 1 and 2 BRs? asked by Abhay

our 2007 manhattan market report, prepared by miller samuel... appraiser and consultant... is based on closed sales. It shows (page 57) the 2007... read more answered by Eric Uzzo

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…

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

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…