What Is A Condo Questionnaire?
A condo questionnaire is a document used by mortgage lenders to assess condominium buildings a prospective borrower is trying to buy a condo in.
Written by: Brett Ari Fischer - The New York City Broker
How Much Are Closing Costs?
Closing costs can range between 2-4% of the property price for buyers and 8-10% for sellers because they have to pay the brokers’ commission.
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What Is A Certificate of Occupancy (C of O)?
In NYC, a Certificate of Occupancy is issued by the Department of Buildings and determines the use and occupancy status of a building. Read on to find out more.
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What Is Board Approval?
Board approval is the permission you need from the condominium or co-op board before purchasing and occupying (or renting out) an apartment in the building.
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What Is An Aztech Document?
The Aztech document allows co-op apartment buyers to get financing, while lenders and co-op board agree on mutually beneficial terms.
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What Is An Alteration Agreement?
The alteration agreement specifies all the rules and regulations regarding alterations in any apartment in the building and has to be signed before alterations are made.
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What Are All-Cash Transactions?
Buying a property in an all-cash transaction, unlike buying with financing, allows buyers to close on a property much faster and makes the whole process relatively simpler.
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What Is An HVAC?
An HVAC system is responsible for circulating hot and cold air inside a building and maintaining the indoor temperature at comfortable levels.
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What Is An Appraisal?
Property appraisal is the process of evaluating a property to determine its fair price in the current market. It’s performed by third-party professionals called appraisers.
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