Reconsidering Flood Insurance

By Susan Stellin IN the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, homeowners and renters who have insurance are discovering what it covers — and what it doesn’t — while those with minimal

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Factoring in Commuting Costs

By LISA PREVOST MORTGAGE lenders do not figure in a household’s likely commuting costs when weighing loan applications, but a recent study suggests that borrowers of moderate means would be

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A Guide to When to Pay Rent, or Not, After Hurricane Sandy

By Adam Leitman Bailey One of the most frequently asked questions about life in a Sandy-affected building has been this: do tenants of buildings in Zone A need to pay

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For a Lower Rate, Let Cash Do the Talking

By ANNAMARIA ANDRIOTIS When Aaron Schindler’s offer was accepted on a two-bedroom, two-bathroom co-op in New York’s Upper West Side, he figured he’d make a 30% down payment and borrow

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MORTGAGES: The High Price of ‘Forced’ Insurance

By LISA PREVOST BORROWERS who allow their homeowners’ insuranceto lapse will often get stuck with a bill for much more expensive coverage, courtesy of their lenders. Called force-placed or lender-placed

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Winner of Best Real Estate Book 2012

Adam Leitman Bailey Wins NAREE ‘Best First Time Author’ Award NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER ‘FINDING THE UNCOMMON DEAL’ IMPRESSES IN PRESTIGIOUS JOURNALISM COMPETITION Adam Leitman Bailey has been honored

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