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  • Sales
    How much $$$ do you need to be approved?
    Updated 10 months ago
    We are 64 and retired. Would pay cash for up to a $600k coop with around 2k in monthlies. Social Security and interest on savings are around 90K in annual income....
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  • Rentals
    Wing bedrooms?
    Updated 10 months ago
    What exactly is a wing bedroom? Does this mean that the living room was converted into a bedroom, therefore leaving the apartment without a living room? thanks
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  • Sales
    Brooklyn Point
    Updated 10 months ago
    Since this is a Condop I'm guessing that means land lease? Impressive that they have a bunch in contract already despite projected 2020 completion. Even with...
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  • Sales
    Does Manhattan real estate not appreciate anymore?
    Updated 10 months ago
    We're looking at a few locations around the country to retire. In almost every market prices have gone up 50% compared to pre-pandemic and they sell quickly. Except...
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  • Anything
    Elevators
    Updated 10 months ago
    I know coops with elevators generally have higher maintenance but had never given much thought to how they add to construction costs. Aren't most low-rise buildings in...
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  • Sales
    Buy the new kitchen appliances to sell the apt?
    Updated 10 months ago
    I have 9.5 year old appliances. The fridge is in the top condition. The gas range (Samsung) and the dishwasher (Bosch) are in a perfect working condition, but...
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  • Sales
    Tax Abatements
    Updated 10 months ago
    When looking at condos there is often a tax abatement. Is there a reliable way to know what taxes will be when it expires?
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