Named for Charles Carroll, signer of the Declaration of Independence, Carroll Gardens is equally known for its vibrant heritage and chic revival. This long standing neighborhood of family stores is now sprinkled with European cafes, boutiques and antique shops. Especially attractive are Carroll Garden’s great schools, both public and private. The magnificent brownstones, with their generous street side gardens make its streets the perfect start for an evening of leisure. With only a short subway ride from Manhattan, Carroll Gardens is one of Brooklyn’s finest residential treasures.
Table of Contents
- INTRODUCTION
- New York City – The best place in the U.S. To buy
- About New York City
- Why buy property in NYC?
- Why buy now?
- Why is buying better than renting?
- The buying process
- Choose Real Estate professional
- Set price range
- Determine how to pay
- Mortgage Prequalification
- Select price range
- Determine search criteria
- Why are you buying?
- What do you want in your new home?
- Choices
- Review and visit homes
- Search for homes
- Select home
- Offer
- Prepare and present
- Negotiate and accept
- The Legal Stuff
- The negotiation process
- Selecting an attorney
- What is due dilligence?
- The contract
- The mortgage process
- Board approval
- The “walk through”
- The closing
- Estimated closing costs – Coop Purchase
- Estimated closing costs Coop Sale
- Estimated closing costs – Condo Purchase
- Estimated cosing costs – Condo Sale
- Estimated closing costs – New Construction Condo Purchase
- Disclaimer
- Credits
- Glossary of real estate terms
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