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Co-ops
Buying a co-op sponsor unit means you don't need board approval, but you'll likely pay a premium
By Emily Myers   |   July 12, 2022 - 12:30PM
Sponsor apartments can be slightly more expensive than resale co-ops but you get to skip the co-op board approval process and can take as much financing as a bank will allow. [ Read More... ]
 
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