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st78n3c
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 2 months ago
The importance of a backyard
I thought I’d post to gather other people’s thoughts. As I’ve said before, we’re in the early stages of looking for a brownstone in Brooklyn. …
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joules
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 2 months ago
Brownstone Prices in Stuyvesant Heights
My husband and I are architects, and we drool over the houses in Stuyvesant Heights, and in Bed Stuy in general. I’ve been scanning listings…
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Kateruba
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 3 months ago
What's wrong with 258 Jefferson in Bed Stuy? On sale for too long...
Like many people on here, I am snooping with much interest on what’s for sale in my neighborhood even after I bought a house I…
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bkdad
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 3 months ago
building puchase
Hi all, Here is what I want to do..There’s a building that is part of an estate sale in my nabe. I feel like it…
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orrsuz
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 3 months ago
Advice on FSBO
Wondering if anyone has any experience with the process and could provide some tips on doing this?
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Greene44
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 3 months ago
Agents specializing in REO/Foreclosed Properties
Hello Brownstoner Community, Do any of you wonderful folks have recommendations for honest, reliable real estate agents with specialized knowledge of purchasing REO/foreclosed properties?…
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jackdavis100
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 5 months ago
Any experience with reedc bus tours?
Hello Brownstoners Anyone with experience with http://reedc.com/index.php/reo-bus-tour.html bus tours? Wondering if it’s worth the time and money. I’m looking to get handson experience dealing with REO properties.…
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mad09
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 3 months ago
can a 1 bedroom coop legally be re-sold as a 3 bedroom coop?
we have an accepted offer on a coop. originally, it was a large 1 bedroom that the current owner renovated and turned into a 3…
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mcat
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 3 months ago
How can I go about buying a roof to install a prefab
I am interested in buying roof rights (is that even what it’s called?) so that I can install a prefab unit. It seems like its…
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ejalbk
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 4 months ago
Buying NNNs (Triple Net Leases)?
Am seriously considering purchasing one or more NNNs in the near future. I’m wondering if any Brownstoners have personal experience in this area (good or…
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chillgirl
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 4 months ago
1418 Pacific Street
Does anyone know why this property at 1418 Pacific Street ( http://realestate.nytimes.com/… is still on the market after nearly 5 years? It first appeared on…
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iamnowhere
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 4 months ago
How "offensive" is a low offer to the seller if the apartment needs a total gut renovation?
I am contemplating buying my first apartment in a co-op in Brooklyn, so I’m new to the process. I am interested in submitting an offer…
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ejalbk
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 4 months ago
Selling a Package of Multi-family Buildings?
My partner is going to sell several multi-family buildings this year (I have a small minority interest). Several questions come to mind before he lists…
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stanhope
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 5 months ago
Is A Realtor Scaming My Neighbor?
I recently found out that my elderly neighbor is selling her brownstone for a ridiculously low price. I mean like a quater of what it’s…
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cook
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 5 months ago
96 Rockwell: Would you still buy there?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f1c8717eadbd-.png I was seriously considering 96 Rockwell until I came across this very latest update on upcoming developments in the empty lots right across on…
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sokny
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 5 months ago
Purchasing a condo and they are asking for a statement of funds...is this commonplace or should I be concerned?
We were asked to get pre approved for a mortgage from one of their partners and we were, and now they are asking for a…
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landofenchantment
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 5 months ago
Rec for broker
I just noticed the ad for Temple Morrow on the front page–our old broker Chris Kohler just joined that company! We just celebrated our second…
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jackdavis100
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 6 months ago
Non MLS properties?
People, I moved to the Bayridge area 2 years ago and have been in the market for a house since then. I’ve been keeping track…
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