Monthly Archives: March 2008

What’s going on in Downtown Brooklyn?

Posted on March 31, 2008 by Elaine

Standing on the bus stop yesterday, a woman I chat with often noted the skeleton of one of the high-rise buildings springing up on Flatbush Avenue Extension and asked, “What’s going on in Downtown Brooklyn?  Are they trying to turn … Continue reading →

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Clinton Hill Co-ops

Posted on March 22, 2008 by Elaine

Clinton Hill Co-op Apartments – A Jewel In Brooklyn If you are looking to purchase an apartment in the $300,000 – $475,000 range in Brooklyn, I highly recommend you take a look at the apartments available in the Clinton Hill … Continue reading →

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What is a Flip Tax and Why do Coops Charge it?

Posted on March 17, 2008 by Elaine

A Flip Tax, which is better described as a “transfer tax”, is monies paid to the cooperative by the seller once a coop apartment is sold (or the transfer of ownership occurs).   A coop’s flip tax, if it has one, will … Continue reading →

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Is it a good time to sell?

Posted on March 11, 2008 by Elaine

Considering the sub-prime mess that has caused Real Estate prices around the country to take a nose dive, this is the number one question anyone thinking about selling their home has on their mind. Well, I guess the answer to that question … Continue reading →

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Welcome

Posted on March 11, 2008 by Elaine

My name is Elaine Cooper and I’m a Licensed Real Estate Representative with Weichert Realtors – H.P. Greenfield in Clinton Hill Brooklyn. I’ve been involved in the Real Estate industry in many capacities over the past 10 years, from ownership … Continue reading →

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