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You make your money when you buy.
One concern with having a buyers agent is that that the seller's broker is less motivated to close the deal due to the expected commission split. - Wed May 16 2007, 14:41
DUMBO is slowly coming up.. the Manhattan views from across the river are incredible, especially with the Brooklyn/Manhattan bridge stretching out of Dumbo and into Manhattan.
I recall looking at an industrial loft there last year. The streets were pretty much empty, the first floor of the building was occupied by a garbage recycling business.. freight elevator of-course locked.
The apartment had 8 huge windows.. First thing i see when i walk through the door is a hugh red ship coming up river, under the Manhattan bridge... then it came in and out of view through each of the windows..
There are a couple of new Condo high-rises coming up, and a few cafe's, and an 'F' train stop.. Dumbo is certainly (or is becoming) as desirable as Brooklyn Heights. - Tue May 8 2007, 15:56
It's really great!
I lived there shortly after graduating from college, and it remains one of my favorite places in New York.
By far the greatest advantage is living close to Prospect Park. The neighbourhood overall has a very relaxed feel to it, and it is really fun to come back to at night after a fast paces day in the city. Transportation is also pretty good, especially on towards Prospect Heights where you can catch the Q. - Tue May 8 2007, 15:45
It's more like a young hipster/artist area, but there are lot's of new condos coming up that are definitely targeting a more "financially established" market. While prices are lower than Manhattan, you will still be paying a premium for anything close to Bedford (the main strip), or the first few stops on the "L". - Tue May 8 2007, 15:37