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Actually the marketing is poor. The pictures are terrible--why don't you ask the broker to spring for professional photos? And yes, you need to de-clutter--why didn't the broker tell you that? Your other problem is the maintenance is high--nothing you can do about that except to not say it's "low" in the description.
You should have gotten offers two months ago, but the price was too high. Now, unfortunately, no one is buying. If you can't hold on until after the inauguration, you'd better rent.
Posted by: Ppark at November 24, 2008 8:39 AM in response to Advice for a Freaked Out Apartment Seller
It is NOT illegal to advertise the school district. Brokers have been sued for erroneously advertising that a property is within a certain school district (yes, the notorious 321!)
Posted by: Ppark at November 24, 2008 8:26 AM in response to How to Estimate Rental Income
"Rent stabilized tenants never move"
Not true! I did--when I bought my place.
You can also legally take over the rent stabilized units for your own use. It involves some paperwork but you don't have to pay off the tenants.
Posted by: Ppark at November 17, 2008 4:39 PM in response to HOTD: 306 Washington Avenue, Two Price Cuts Later
It would be nice (and less annoying to us residents) if the city would charge productions for their film permits. It would put alot of $$ in the city coffers and they wouldn't have to raise our property taxes 7%!
Posted by: Ppark at November 17, 2008 11:27 AM in response to Brooklyn Is the New Hollywood
Can't we just talk about the houses?
Posted by: Ppark at November 16, 2008 9:14 AM in response to Open House Picks
If this actually was a Japanese restaurant, it WOULD be a great addition to the nabe--unfortunately it's another one of those Chinese places that put "Japanese" on the sign and roll up some bad sushi to rope in the unsuspecting Guailos.
Posted by: Ppark at November 16, 2008 9:11 AM in response to Streetlevel: Japanese Restaurant for Smith Street
Ppark wrote a review about The Chocolate Room on November 11, 2008 1:09 PM
I'm sure everything here is yummy. They hooked me at the chocolate sorbet (with port!)
Ppark wrote a review about The Chocolate Room on November 11, 2008 1:07 PM
I'm sure everything here is yummy. They hooked me at the chocolate sorbet (with port!)
Would you people please just email each other? You're boring us shitless...bloody exhibitionists! Mr. B, please censor!
Posted by: Ppark at November 10, 2008 8:10 PM in response to Quote of the Day
Awww..why'd ya have to go telling everyone about the Cobble Hill Cinema's cheap nights?
BMA sucks since they put it on a spaceship and got a curator who thinks curating means throwing the whole collection up on the walls willy-nilly. They wrecked it. Ain't worth a penny anymore.
Posted by: Ppark at October 29, 2008 6:03 PM in response to Closing Bell: Recession Era Fun in Brooklyn
Oh, poor entitled PSPs! Yes, it may be time for some of these people to take care of their own brats, if they can stand them.
Posted by: Ppark at October 13, 2008 10:01 AM in response to Berkeley Carroll Child Care Center to Close
Ppark wrote a review about Geido on October 8, 2008 1:19 PM
Although the non-sushi food was good, I stopped going to Geido because the service was so awful. Not just incompetant, but downright rude. If you're a regular you don't have that problem--if you're not, just hope there aren't many "regulars" there that night or you'll have a hard time getting service (or a seat).
Taro is far superior for sushi, and Gen on Washington much better for other Japanese food.
the Anti-Farrells
Liberal's
Posted by: Ppark at October 8, 2008 1:11 PM in response to What Should the Name of WT's New Venue Be?
What the hell is the "Connelly Mansion?"
Posted by: Ppark at September 15, 2008 8:29 PM in response to House of the Day: 315 Garfield Place
What the hell is the "Connely Mansion?"
Posted by: Ppark at September 15, 2008 8:28 PM in response to House of the Day: 315 Garfield Place
Oh YAY, another C-Town!
Posted by: Ppark at September 15, 2008 8:23 PM in response to Streetlevel: C-Town Coming to Greenwood Heights
Wonder what the lien is on that 8th Ave coop? I almost bought a unit there in '98 for $75k, but decided it was too small and bought a larger one down the block. 2nd floor combined front and back units sold for $840k in '07 according to the Shark.
The thing with auctions is it's mostly investors who buy there and they end up paying close to market anyway--you wont be getting that Livingston St building for no $2.7M!
Posted by: Ppark at September 10, 2008 6:28 PM in response to Foreclosures of the Week
The broker's inability to write readable copy stopped me at the first line. Get over the apostrophes, people!
Posted by: Ppark at September 10, 2008 6:19 PM in response to House of the Day: 641 10th Street
Oh c'mon, the thing is just FUGLY
Posted by: Ppark at August 29, 2008 11:23 AM in response to Modernism in the City/Gehry in Brooklyn
highly unlikely that you will be able to get a stated income loan in this climate. Talk to a reputable mortgage broker (NOT "deariemortgage.com") but Manhattan, Universal, Apple or Trachtman. But I don't think you can get them anymore. Too bad, 'cause some of us who did lie about our income but know what we could afford were able to get mortgages and buy homes that we have no problem making payments on. (It helps to not spend your money buying crap).
Posted by: Ppark at August 25, 2008 8:53 PM in response to Stated Income Mortgage
Ppark wrote a review about Convivium Osteria on August 19, 2008 10:50 AM
I've been there many times for as long as they've been open (over 5 years). I've never had a bad or mediocre meal there. Not sure what you guys are ordering.
That said, it is expensive and I only go there on special occasions. It is not more expensive than Al di La, about the same.
Breeders are the Evil Empire!
Posted by: Ppark at August 19, 2008 10:37 AM in response to Park Slope Baby Carriage Pushers Are on the Loose!
The thing is, you're saying you're negotiating in "good faith" but are you? Buyers can be sleazy, too. Either side can pull out at any time until the contract is signed (and sometimes after, don't think you'll ever get to keep that "escrow" money).
When you sign an agreement with a RE agent to sell your property, you are not obligated to sell the property at all--only to pay the agent if it does sell. You can't blame the broker for this kind of shit--he's gonna end up working this thing for another 6 months and never selling it. The seller is probably a greedy idiot, but it's also possible that all of those offers ran away when they found out about the condition of the house..
Posted by: Ppark at August 13, 2008 11:17 AM in response to Shenanigans at 279 Clermont Avenue?
They put up the fence for all of the pay-for concerts ("benefits") and have done so for years. Yes, it's obnoxious, in a public park for which We the Taxpayers pay. What was worse were the nazi attitudes of the cops not letting anyone stand in the road behind the fence.
Apparently this concert sold out quickly so not all of those who would have paid could even get tickets. Seems like they could not fence it in if they've already sold all the tix.
That said, I was outside, it sounded like crap (I'm told it did inside too) and I tired pretty quickly of the old fart''s croak. I discovered years ago it's always better to spend your money on the records than on a crappy stadium show.
Posted by: Ppark at August 13, 2008 11:01 AM in response to Fencing In Bob Dylan
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Make sure your broker will cobroke with non-rebny brokers. They sometimes don't and that omits a whole population of buyers who like to work with smaller brokers that may not be part of the "club".
Posted by: mcteague at November 25, 2008 2:44 PM in response to Advice for a Freaked Out Apartment Seller
Marty only stumps for bad food. Next he'll be bringing Olive Garden to Smith Street.
Posted by: Ppark at November 24, 2008 9:08 AM in response to Downtown Brooklyn Now Has a Morton's To Call Its Own