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ari11210

in Agents and Brokers 14 years ago

Question on 'Exclusive right to sell' contract with broker

I have an exclusive right to sell contract with a broker. Can I sell my apt on my own during the duration of the contract…

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Updated 14 years ago

tracyj

in Real Estate - General 14 years ago

What are the pros and cons of buying into an HDFC co-op?

Hi there: Does anyone have any experience with HDFC coops, both positive and negative, that you could share? I’ve been looking into purchasing into a…

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Updated 14 years ago

Akidovic

in General Contractors 14 years ago

Recco for General Contractor - Beer

I’m a long-time reader, first-time poster, but created a BS account specifically to recommend our contractor – Thalal Beer.  I hope this is the right…

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DouglasAlan

in Soundproofing 14 years ago

Soundproofing the Ceiling - Cost?

How much would it cost to have someone soundproof our ceiling? It’s a private house, and we’re looking at just the one floor of about…

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Updated 14 years ago

ProspectWitch

in Bath & Kitchen 14 years ago

Painting Cabinets

We have some old, crappy kitchen cabinets (Ikea, at least 15 years old) that I hate. I think we are probably only a few years…

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Updated 14 years ago

ari11210

in Agents and Brokers 14 years ago

Question on 'Exclusive right to sell' contract with broker

I have an exclusive right to sell contract with a broker. Can I sell my apt on my own during the duration of the contract…

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Silvermax

in Garden 14 years ago

Shade Sails

Anyone have experience with shade sails (http://www.backyardcity.com/Shade-Sails.htm)? Do you have an installer you recommend? Do they work? Problems with wind, rain, tearing? I’m thinking about…

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Updated 14 years ago

Silvermax

in Garden 14 years ago

Shade Sails

Anyone have experience with shade sails (http://www.backyardcity.com/Shade-Sails.htm)? Do you have an installer you recommend? Do they work? Problems with wind, rain, tearing? I’m thinking about…

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evesieg

in Doors 14 years ago

Source for Used Metal doors?

HI there, Does anyone know where I can get used or discounted industrial metal doors in brooklyn?

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Updated 14 years ago

likemike

in Garden 14 years ago

Free soil giveaway

I have a bunch of dirt I’m trying to part with, dug from my brooklyn backyard after doing a patio. It seems to be a…

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likemike

in Garden 14 years ago

Free soil giveaway

I have a bunch of dirt I’m trying to part with, dug from my brooklyn backyard after doing a patio. It seems to be a…

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anon552

in Bath & Kitchen 14 years ago

Kitchen Design and Build Experiences: Please recommend a company based upon your experience

About to do a gut kitchen renovation predicted to be in the $50-60k range.  Would like one company to handle job from design to demo…

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StuyMom

in Garden 14 years ago

Getting rid of backyard dirt

After a recent patio installation I have mounds of extra garden soil that I need to get rid of. Putting it in black plastic contractor…

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Updated 14 years ago

africangirl

in Landlord 14 years ago

Is it true that you do not need a reason to evict a tenant if you own a 2-family house?

Is this a true statement? If you own a 2-family house, you do not need a reason to evict a tenant. I have the most…

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Updated 14 years ago

empathie00

in Expeditors 14 years ago

Reasonable cost for expediter?

Hi all, Just wondering if the estimate our architect has given us for an expediter is reasonable. We’re renovating a 4-story SRO and turning it…

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Updated 14 years ago

JGP

in Real Estate - Sales 14 years ago

96 Rockwell

Does anyone have any experience negotiating with the sponsor at 96 Rockwell Place? Considering an apartment there but like to get a sense of what…

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Updated 14 years ago

kiki

in Garden Design and Maintenance 14 years ago

Has anyone used Green Leaf Tree Removal?

I got a flyer on my door for a coupon from Green Tree Removal and wondering if anyone has used them. Thanks.

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jbanks

in Inspection 14 years ago

Ditmas park houses.

we are lifetime apartment dwellers and are looking into a house in ditmas park, is there a short list of questions/observations anyone can recommend when…

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Updated 14 years ago

JeremyL

in Landscaping 14 years ago

Seeking source of salvage/scrap bluestone/slate/Belgian blocks/pavers

Hi, I’m looking for a source for extra bluestone/slate/Belgian blocks/cobblestones/pavers or any other stone odds and ends.  I have a walkway adjacent to my driveway that’s…

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dittoburg

in Chimney and Fireplace 14 years ago

hearthstone

What are people’s opinions on the best material to use as a hearthstone?

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Updated 14 years ago

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