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Condo Mortgages: Three Things to Know when Financing a Luxury Condo in New York City

 
Since 2008, home financing has been a challenge, and a lot of homebuyers have needed to jump through extra hoops to obtain financing for a luxury condominium. There are a few things that homebuyers should keep in mind when they’re shopping around for a mortgage:
1. Your income doesn’t matter as much as your credit score. While it is true that banks will try not to give mortgages to people who can’t afford the payments (especially in this economy), homebuyers with several income streams or large capital reserves are different. Homebuyers …

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by Michael Foster on July 8, 2011

Rose Associates Skips Out On Paying Commission

In a very detailed post written by CondoDomain President, Hoyt Morgan, he shares his view on yet another reason why Manhattan needs a “REAL” Multiple Listing Service (MLS).  Jump on over to read the entire article.
In about an hour we had spoken with several other management companies that would pay in this scenario AND an agent for a building managed by Rose that said they would pay in this scenario. A follow up call to Rose did not result in the same politeness or professionalism. I was gruffly informed that they reserve the right NOT …

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by Anthony Longo on June 8, 2011

Brooklyn Heights 2 Bed/2 Ba w/ Terrace; 199 State Street, 9A

Open House: Sunday, June 12th, 12:00pm-1:00pm

This is your chance to own a large sun-drenched split two bedroom home in the intimate Lookout Hill Condominium. Residence 9A boasts 1,290 square feet of interior space with three exposures and a private 370 square foot terrace situated off of the living room.
The open modern kitchen features Poggenpohl cabinets, state of the art stainless steel Viking appliances and granite countertops.
The master bedroom comes en-suite with a spacious walk-in closet and the master bathroom is equipped with double vanity, separate glass enclosed stall shower, an …

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by Brett Malvin on May 31, 2011

199 State Street, PHD, Brooklyn Heights; IN CONTRACT

IN CONTRACT
Compromise nothing.  Owning this large, sun drenched luxury penthouse at The Lookout Hill Condominium lets you have your cake and eat it too…in style.  Central to everything you could possibly ever want in New York with breathtaking panoramic views and top of the line construction and amenities.  Enjoy the old world charm of Brooklyn Heights’ cobble stone streets, the funky restaurants of Smith Street, the antique shops and boutiques of Atlantic Avenue and Carroll Gardens, art galleries of DUMBO all within steps of this modern and tranquil, hotel-like gem.
Subways 2.3.4.5.A.C.F.R …

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by Anthony Longo on May 2, 2011

CONTRACT SIGNED 145 East 15th Street, Unit 11C; Spacious Alcove Studio for $494,500

Gramercy Arms Cooperative
This is your chance to own a stunning, bright and spacious alcove studio/junior one bedroom at Gramercy Arms. Sun drenched with open views to the south, this move-in ready home boasts abundant closets, separate kitchen with stainless steel appliances, dining and living areas and easily converts to a true one bedroom.
Conveniently located two blocks from both the East Village and Union Square, Gramercy Arms is a prominent full service co-op building, close to Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods and surrounded by great restaurants, shopping and transportation. The building is …

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by Anthony Longo on January 27, 2011

Greenwich Village Alcove Studio for $2,450/month; 55 East 9th Street, 9B; Open House Saturday 1pm-2pm

Central Greenwich Village Alcove Studio in Full Service Doorman Building with a Sunny Northern exposure. This apartment has a recently remodeled kitchen, oversized closets for plenty of storage and central air conditioning. Situated between Union Square and Washington Square, this apartment is close to many subway lines, shops and great restaurants. Email brett@condodomain.com to make an appointment.

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by Anthony Longo on November 17, 2010

425 Fifth Avenue, Unit 27B: $100K PRICE DROP! Open House Sunday, May 23, 2PM – 4PM

Your view from unit 27B
MOTIVATED SELLER! This is your chance to own a true 2 bedroom, 2 bath corner home at the luxurious 425 Fifth Avenue Condominium, a beautiful, full-service, luxury Midtown condo. Designed by renowned architect, Michael Graves, the home has both southern and eastern exposure with full views of the Empire State Building. Amenities include: a fully equipped fitness center, sauna, pool, business / conference center, conference rooms, private theater, outdoor terrace, children’s playroom, and garage. As all of this is located in the heart of Midtown, the …

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by Anthony Longo on May 19, 2010

Featured Listing: Windsor Park Condo, 2BR Home for Sale

We got our hands on an exclusive listing at the Windsor Park Condominiums on West 58th Street. Currently priced at $1.25 million, this two bedroom, two bathroom home is well appointed with a spacious foyer, oversized living and dining area, and good sized kitchen. Located in a spectacularly renoved prewar 1928 Rosario Candela building, this home is just a stone’s throw from Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, museums, galleries, the theater district, and of course, Central Park.

This sun-drenched unit offers prewar detailing, hardwood floors throughout, oversized  and updated windows, a …

by Anthony Longo on April 30, 2010
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