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Dear UrbanBaby community,

Thank you so much for being a valued member of the UrbanBaby community. We wanted to inform you that we are shutting down the site on July 6th. We are grateful for your participation and support that has helped make UrbanBaby such an important resource to parents for many years.

If you have any questions or concerns, you can email us at urbanbaby-support@cbsinteractive.com.

Thanks so much,

UrbanBaby Support

[ - ] what is your 13mo nap/sleep schedule? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:01 PM Flag
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one nap (2-3 hours0 during the day whenever I can get it in but before 4pm and then bed by 8 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:26 PM Flag
[ - ] need white bucks size 11.5 - gap had them for easter but none left - ds has to wear them in a wedding in 2 weeks - anyone have some I can buy - just a long shot I know 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:00 PM Flag
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^^or size 12 or 11 - I am desparate [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:02 PM Flag
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yes -- i know gap doesn't usually do half sizes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:08 PM Flag
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try anywhere that sells bass shoes (maybe shoebuy.com) or sperry shoes. i think bestdressedchild.com has them as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:02 PM Flag
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shoebuy is sold out but try zappos -- look for the bass exeter model [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:11 PM Flag
[ - ] i am constantly fantasizing about other men/getting crushes. wtf is wrong w/ me? i have an awesome dh. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:59 PM Flag
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no idea... but i'm sorry. must be hard for you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:01 PM Flag
[ - ] i heart facebook. that is all. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:58 PM Flag
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why? are you finding a lot of old boyfriends? :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:00 PM Flag
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no, not at all. it's just funny to see what old friends are doing. haven't friended any old bf's. that's not how i roll [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:05 PM Flag
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me neither, but i'm always curious what they're doing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:12 PM Flag
[ - ] Congratulations to everyone who's finished with this crazy process. If you had registered your DC at your zoned school and have decided to take a G&T spot, please call your zoned public and "unregister" your child. This will help the school's administration w/their budgets and enrollment projections, as well as with class formation. Many thanks from a gen'l ed parent. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.17.08, 07:58 PM Flag
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Yes, I did that today. I was dreading it because I was embarrassed for causing any kind of hassle, but they were appreciative that I called, probably because of all the reasons op posts [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:00 PM Flag
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Thank you, from OP. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:18 PM Flag
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Hey, I'm not even involved in this year's process, and DC isn't in zoned school, but yes, notifying zoned school that you won't be attending is the right thing to do... in fact it is the LEAST you can do if you care at all about your neighbors. Your neighborhood school needs to make realistic plans for sept, and the DOE really screwed up this year, they are way late, and the schools need our prompt replies to help them plan for next years' students as best they can, especially given budget cuts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:20 PM Flag
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Right on! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:24 PM Flag
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I wish people would take a sec to look at the big pic beyond where your DC is at this moment in time, public or private, all schools are in the business of educating our kids! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:29 PM Flag
[ - ] Our baby monitor sucks - the rechargeable batteries burn out in less than an hour. Any recommendations for long lasting, good monitors (with good distance, etc.)? Also curious, at what age do you stop using a monitor with your child? TIA 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.17.08, 07:57 PM Flag
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The Philips monitor is good. No interference [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:16 PM Flag
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i had an awesome evenflo one that just broke and can't find a decent one since. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:28 PM Flag
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Sony Babycall rechargable. we bought it 3 yrs ago - has held up well. can plug in the monitor or charge it an unplug it. little or no interference. we like it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:35 PM Flag
[ - ] All you 3rd choice 99 moms for G&T: Just realize that there were many last choice and no choice 99 erb private school moms too. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.17.08, 07:57 PM Flag
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^^^oh, and they got to blame themselves for how they approached the process, for not being good enough, for having a kid who wasn't good enough. at least you only have a lottery to blame. nothing worse than going through the interviews, only to be w/l'd over and over again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:59 PM Flag
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The sad part is, I went through that too. The process has been brutal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:01 PM Flag
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ouch! sorry! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:02 PM Flag
[ - ] NYC Real Estate Moms: We're thinking of selling our 2 bedroom 2 bath (with windowed office, possible 3rd bedroom) corner co-op. It's about 1350 sqft on a very nice street in GV. Totally gut renovated. What do you think we could get for it? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:55 PM Flag
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do you have comps from the bldg? Full service/doorman? Around 1.9M [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:58 PM Flag
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No, comps because all the other 2/2s have been sold in close to original condition (50s-ish). Ours is the first truly renovated apartment in the building. It's a full service, full time doorman building. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:15 PM Flag
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What did they sell at? Add 350K. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:26 PM Flag
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Only if super high end, classy and not unusual upgrades. Upgrades done to a unique taste can be useless. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:27 PM Flag
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Yes, high end and not unusual at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:29 PM Flag
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Great, thanks! I was leaning toward that number but didn't know if that was realistic or not. I appreciate your help. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:28 PM Flag
[ - ] recs for good pool toys for a 1yo? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.17.08, 07:52 PM Flag
[ - ] recs for good pool toys for a 1yo? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:52 PM Flag
[ - ] Old school UB poll: describe your engagement ring! 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.17.08, 07:49 PM Flag
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a three-stone ring with round diamonds -- about 3 carats total weight. (wish it was bigger!) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:51 PM Flag
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Tiffany setting, 2 carat, platinum band [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:51 PM Flag
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don't have one [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:54 PM Flag
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by choice? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:02 PM Flag
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it's not customary where i'm coming from (Eastern Europe) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:04 PM Flag
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np: me neither and absolutely by choice. I would only want one if dh had one too, seems like a sexist tradition [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:09 PM Flag
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^^specifically, asking dh to waste a bunch of money so that you can show off that you "landed a good one" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:10 PM Flag
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Antique diamond (was my grandmother's, but it has be reset), 2-carats, cushion-cut with side baguettes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:54 PM Flag
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2.5 carat, emerald cut with platinum band [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:17 PM Flag
[ - ] do all elementary schools go to 5th grade? and then is there another testing freak out frenzy to get into schools for ^th grad? are there more spots avail? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.17.08, 07:46 PM Flag
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Public middle school admission is based, in part or in whole, on 4th grade standardized test scores. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:14 PM Flag
[ - ] ub is too addictive. how many of you have been doing this since you were expecting your first child on the expecting board?? and now your kids are going into k. time flies 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.17.08, 07:44 PM Flag
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Okay. I confess. (But on and off as I need the support or info.) It's been helpful overall, if sometimes quite annoying. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:45 PM Flag
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yep it's addictive, but now, as a public school parent, I spend more time on the Inside Schools site, because the blog, reviews and discussion forum there are more relevant now. I started on UB when [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:55 PM Flag
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^^ when DC was maybe 3? But I never had patience for Toddler board. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:07 PM Flag
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ah....that makes you a newbie in my book...... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:00 PM Flag
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Me. I was 3 months pg when I stumbled across in a Google seach, and I've never left. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:02 PM Flag
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when did that New York Times article come out? Thats' when i started - but I leave for months at a time. on maternity leaves (both of them?) I would UB while nursing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:10 PM Flag
[ - ] Can anyone recommend a decent, inexpensive, preferably energy efficient air conditioner for dc's room--about 12x12. Need about 6000 BTUs? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.17.08, 07:43 PM Flag
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wrong board [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:44 PM Flag
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why is asking about an AC the wrong board? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:45 PM Flag
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it should be in general, not NY Schools... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:54 PM Flag
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Why not just ask the guys at the hardware store? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:47 PM Flag
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they don't have an online chat [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:51 PM Flag
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we have ge for what i know, used to have amana, but they were inferior [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:51 PM Flag
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LG at Best Buy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 10:54 AM Flag
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rent one. they deliver, install, repair if necessary, then come and take it away in September [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:17 AM Flag
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you can rent an AC? from where? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 08:13 PM Flag
[ - ] i am 5'6" and muscular, what should I weigh? Is 130 about right? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:40 PM Flag
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sounds perfect. i'm 140 and would love to be 130 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:41 PM Flag
[ - ] real estate q (riverdale, if that matters): all brokers here seem to be buyers agents. saw an apt i like, but wary of only using the broker that is selling the place, as no one is "looking out" for my interests, kwim? should i just get another broker willing to "show" me a place i've already seen and liked? i'm flustered here. 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:39 PM Flag
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We bought our place in manhattan without a broker. Your lawyer will look out for your interests. RE brokers are just middle men (and women) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:43 PM Flag
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ok, so where do i find a good re lawyer? christ this is complicated. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:45 PM Flag
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ask around...heck, ask the seller's agent. RE agents have tons of names of lawyers, contractors, civil engineers, etc. I'm sure he/she could refer you to someone ...once hired, the lawyer represents you....if you don't trust the agent, have dh ask around at work. We used this guy a few years back -- http://www.lawyers.com/New-York/New-York/Richard-B.-Feldman-4165983-a.html [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:52 PM Flag
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you can go without a broker. It's easier imo. Ask friends/ family members for recommendations. Or just look one up online on yellow pages. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:49 PM Flag
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^^ GL. Buying/ selling an apt./ house is nerve-wrecking! We are in the midst of it and it is NOT fun... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:50 PM Flag
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thanks. i'm still a little shy about going w/o a broker. but want to examine the lawyer option. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:58 PM Flag
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I would go ahead and find someone else to show you the property. I would also get a lawyer. But good brokers will be on the look out for problems. Definately don't use the sellers broker, because that just means that they get the whole the commission without any representation to you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:53 PM Flag
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thx. this is my concern. and frankly, it's a buyers market, so i'm concerned about looking out for myself and my interests, and not so much about getting a great place--there are tons of places out there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:57 PM Flag
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OR: I think you are deluding yourself if you think any broker is going to look out for your interests. Hire a civil engineer to inspect the place. Do you think a broker is going to steer you away from a sale? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:00 PM Flag
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Honestly, a good agent wants to see you happy in a house. As long as you are not a pain in the ass client, they will be pretty honest because it is in there long term best interest. This only applies if you are very focused and don't drag them to 100 houses and agonize over each one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:02 PM Flag
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^^^I used to work for a realtor and these were her favorite deals. She would start salivating if even a whiff of one showed up. Let me tell you, there was no way should would let these deals fall through if there was anything she could do about it, including some serious bending of the truth. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:00 PM Flag
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thanks. i figured this and don't want to f it up. i'm getting a lawyer asap [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:06 PM Flag
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ask around, I'm sure that you will find people who really liked their agent... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:08 PM Flag
[ - ] How many times a year would you estimate you have sex? I read in the Times that the average is 66 times a year. I think dh and I are more like 40. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:39 PM Flag
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yes -- 66 seems way too high for me... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:39 PM Flag
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probably around 100 times a year... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:42 PM Flag
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i really need to hit the sheets more. i bet people report a higher number than the actual one... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:43 PM Flag
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went a way for a bit... I actually think that the 100 is probably under reporting for me... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:42 PM Flag
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Our number is probably closer to 40, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:44 PM Flag
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sadly less than 66 and that is only 5.5 times a month. Need to work on this! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:21 PM Flag
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I read somewhere that people who have a TV in their bedroom have sex 50% less than others. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 08:42 PM Flag
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