Are Timeshares Ever a Good Idea?
Timeshares are the ugly ducklings of vacation homes. But is buying in always a terrible idea? Maybe not.
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What is a Reserve Study and What Can I Do About It?
You know all about reserve funds, but what about the reserve study?
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Through the Walls: What if My Neighbors are Wildly Annoying? Or Just Wild?
Do you share a wall with the neighbors in a townhome, apartment, or condo? Sex is great, so is rock and roll, but only if you're the one rocking. Here's how we handle the noise issue.
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Got $2 million? Want a Cool Place to Crash?
Who likes to party? You like to party. And you could host some pretty great parties in these four places.
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Rejected by the Co-op Board? Weird Reasons Why
The interview is like a cross between trying to sit at the cool kids’ table in the lunchroom, being on trial in front of a jury of your not-quite peers, and a job interview. But with more riding on it.
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What's the Difference? Condo vs. Co-op
Many people think condominiums and co-ops are the same thing, City dwellers -- where these options are more common, know better. The real difference between the two is in what you actually own once you fork over your money. Because of that difference, each option requires a different kind of loan, one easier to get than the other.
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Getting Approved By the Co-op Board: Not for the Faint of Heart
If you live in New York City, chances are you’ve at least thought about living in a co-op. So you know thinking about applying to the board makes some people break out in a cold sweat. We don’t blame them. There’s a lot to do and it’s not easy. A good real estate agent with co-op experience can help you out. But before you even get started, there’s a couple things you should do.
You Inherited a Co-op: How Much Power Does the Board Have?
Catch 22: Sure you own the place. Or do you? Because you aren't allowed to live there.