Dwbennett2002 answered:
Where are good places to eat in Long Island City, NY?
My new favorite is Alobar on Vernon, second choice is Testaccio. Bon appetite!
Joseph C. Hastings answered:
Is it a good time to sell on Long Island (suffolk county) or should we wait.?
Hi Cathy. This is a good question considering the new reality of the real estate market. The answer is within you as it based on your own "need" to sell. This need is somethin
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Allen Bauman answered:
what towns have the cheapest property taxes on Long Island?
I agree with Don. Your buying location. Pick a town you like and look for the best deal you can make. Taxes are high all over Long Island.
If you find a home you like but the taxes ar
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Annette Levinson answered:
what amount does the bank charge on a $425,000 loan with a 800 credit score?
You would pay a lower rate on your mortgage if you put an additional $8,000 down. A $425,000 mortgage is considered a jumbo mortgage.
Rhonda Porter - Seattle Mortgage Planner answered:
Does Anyone Know About a "Family Opportunity Mortgage" and How to Get One?
I'm sorry I missed this question! I have the Family Opportunity Mortgage available for homes located in Washingotn. I'm not licensed for your state. This is a special Fannie
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Suzanne MacDowell, SFR, FHA 203k Specialist answered:
is there a rent vs. buy calculator that considers the investment gain you would make on the money you would instead put down on a house?
Most economists say the rent to buy ratio should be 1:1 or 1:1.5 times. In other words, if it costs $1000 to rent then it should cost no more than $1500 to buy to be a good idea. It ma
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ALBERTO S. answered:
excluding creditreport.com, freecreditreport.com, where can a seller purchase their credit report to findout who bough the 2nd mortgage?
@ Janine-the property is in suffolk county, long island, not long island city. typo error.
@ Anna-&-Stacy- the homeowner(s) have not made a payment in over 1 year, 1st lien was so
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Anna Brocco answered:
Our condo in Long Island City is selling private rooftop cabanas to existing residents. How much value would this add when it comes time to sell?
As to how much it will add in value--depends, a home is worth what someone is willing to pay for it, and much will also depend on market conditions when it's time to sell--don'
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Anna Brocco answered:
My daughter is selling her co op ,in ny,potential buyer is offering cash.Unsure of any closing fees on this.
As for your daughter's closing costs as the seller--your daughter's attorney can give her a better idea of her closing costs with regards to her cash buyer--she will have atto
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Ralph Windschuh answered:
Please Advise Rental Trend - of Commercial Property in Long Island City, New York
I have a really good agent in my office that handles commercial properties. Without more specific information, I don't know exactly what you're trying to find out. If you wo
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F31 answered:
Does anyone know anything about the 512 Lofts in LIC? How loft- like are they?!?
looks paused. 75% is done. The building itself is on sale for 1.8M.
http://streeteasy.com/nyc/sale/496845-multi-5-12-51st-avenue-hunters-point
Robin Silverberg answered:
Anyone help with Credit/Refinance for Co-op in NY? Is this 2nd Home or Investment? Mother living there, pays no rent...
I would have to know all the details, but I have one lender who I believe still allows a "kiddie co-op" as it used to be called, however is also used for an owner who's p
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John A Casella answered:
Marketing a great ESTATE SALE 2BR @ $340 in the Queensview Homes NORTH section of Long Island City, Queens. If I have over 3000 inquiries, why is no
Rough public housing project right across the street, value is more like $275,000 at the high end, $250,000 is more like it.
Gail Gladstone, CIPS, TRC, SRES, RECS answered:
How do I disclose my listing address?
If you are part of the Long Island board of Realtors, call LIBOR/MLS at 631-661-4800 and ask for the tech department. I am sure they can assist.
Robin Silverberg answered:
Negotiated a good price on a new development condo, but then saw the closing costs. Too late to negotiate?
Allen, theoretically, a loan officer should know that new construction closing costs have additional fees other than the standard ones, and should prepare a good faith estimate in advan
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Jason Hertenstein answered:
Looking to rent in Queens.........
Here is a list of 1,000+ rentals within a 3 mile radius of Jackson Heights.
Anna Brocco answered:
Is it bad to buy a condo in a building where a lot of the tenants are now renting?
If you are working with a Realtor, he/she should be able to find out the ratio and if not they must have a management company and they will be able to tell you. As far as the purchase
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Chewie answered:
Where is Sag Harbor? How does it compare to the rest of the Hamptons?
Sag Harbor is a storybook town. Absolutely wonderful. Grab a bike, a picnic lunch, hop the ferry to Shelter Island and have a great experience.
Jeffery Griffin answered:
any townhomes with pools with 3 BR and 2.5 baths for under $500,000 on the north shore?
Homes
There are 8 different Homes under 500K address's 7989 Hana Highway, 961 Iulani Street, 2661 Ala Olu Place, 1004 Kauhikoa, 979 Kahealani, 586 Pili Loko Street, 980 Haiku Road, 572
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