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Expressing interest in buying someone’s house IF they ever choose to sell it
What are your thoughts on approaching a homeowner about possibly buying their house (via a note or letter)? Is it generally considered insulting or flattering to the owner? I don’t want to offend anyone, but I was wondering about sending a note expressing my interest in case they ever decide to sell. (And no, it’s not in Ft. Greene or Clinton Hill).
01/25/2008 12:56 AM
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24-hour Brooklyn?
What specific areas in certain neighborhoods are the best for late-night or 24-hour activity? I work late/am a night owl, and I’d like to know that I can run out to a diner or coffee shop and also a grocery store at any hour if need be, and that there will be people on the street. The few neighborhoods I know in Brooklyn seem to shut down after 10-11pm, even in downtown Brooklyn. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
12/15/2007 12:35 AM
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What is the standard wait time after making an offer?
How long are you supposed to wait to hear back from seller’s broker after making an offer? I made an offer and was then actually told they were going to approach another party who had expressed interest, but had not yet put in an offer? WTF?
12/09/2007 1:55 PM
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Laundromat with Extra-Large/Industrial Size Washers & Dryers?
Anyone know of a laundromat that has extra-large washers & dryers? I need to wash some king-size comforters and they don’t wash well in the regular-sized washers. Thanks.
12/04/2007 8:28 PM
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Scam or What?
So, I respond to a Craigslist ad for an apartment for sale in Park Slope. (By the way, I later realize that something like 10 rinky dink brokers have this listing and they’re all on Craigslist). I ask this “broker” a question about the size and configuration of the apartment. A week later, I get a threatening email from this “broker” that says:
“(My name): New york State law requires you identify yourself as a Broker when trolling for listings. I will report you to the department of State should you contact me again without identifying yourself. (Name of ‘broker’)”
What the hell is that? Is it some sort of phishing scam or similar?
12/01/2007 3:50 PM
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Public Gardens & Future Development
What’s the deal with public gardens, for example the one on Union Street (between 4th & 5th Ave) in Park Slope? Can they ever be sold and built on?
11/30/2007 5:22 PM
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Has anyone ever used Berman Realty in Park Slope?
Anyone ever seen any properties through them?
11/30/2007 3:28 PM
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Deciphering Ownership History
I’m looking at a former SRO brownstone that has a very convoluted history of ownership. The most recent sale date is listed, but NOT the sale price. However, the last owner DID obtain a mortgage on the same date as the most recent sale date. Is it safe to assume that the amount of the mortgage is the purchase price for the property?
09/21/2007 4:28 PM
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no-permits
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