Tag Archives: Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate

How many years does it take to clear your credit when you owe money?

Q: How does owing money on a credit card affect credit scores and how long does it take for the bad credit to clear from your history? Read More.

Can you pay a broker fee in installments?

Q: Would you ever consider a payment installment plan for your broker fee? For example, if I found a place through you and was able to pay the 12-15% fee, could we set up a structure to pay that fee over the course of a couple weeks? Many thanks. Read More.

Is it true that a sponsor unit in a co-op building doesn’t fall under the building’s subleasing rule and can be a good investment property?

Q: Is it true that a sponsor unit in a co-op building doesn’t fall under the building’s subleasing rule and can be a good investment property? Thanks. Read More.

How does a co-op board interoperate debt-to-income ratio?

Q: When buying a co-op in Manhattan on Park or 5th Avenue, how does the board interoperate debt-to-income ratio? Is debt considered just the maintenance? Read More.

Does your average price per square foot refer to gross feet, and do you have maintenance/sf data?

Q: Does your “average price per square foot” refer to gross feet, which sometimes includes a percentage of public spaces, such as elevator shafts, or “carpetable” feet? Do you have data on maintenance and real estate taxes per square feet? If not, can you get it? Read More.

Who designed your website?

Q: Who designed your website? It’s awesome! Read More.

I haven’t paid my mortgage in over a year and just received a foreclosure notice. What can I do?

Q: I haven’t paid my mortgage in over a year and they just put a foreclosure letter on my door! I have tried to talk to the mortgage company and they will not help me…they told me to just do what I am doing. What can I do to resolve this? Read More.

I’m a real estate agent in Australia looking to break into the New York City market–any advice?

Q: I’m from Australia and have just started out in real estate. My main goal is to be in NYC, and to break into the real estate market there hopefully by December/January. Any advice? Do I need more than 6 months’ experience to be noticed in New York? Read More.

Is Elliman the biggest real estate company?

Q: Is Elliman the biggest real estate company? Read More.

What am I expected to provide if I’m renting out my Hamptons home for the summer?

Q: If you rent your home in the Hamptons, what is the standard list of what you have to provide (e.g. Towels, tv, etc.)? Thank you. Read More.