Comments on: Hi, my name is Jim, I Live in Park Slope, and I Own a Car http://fromthestoop.com/hi-my-name-is-jim-i-own-a-car-and-i-live-in-park-slope Often about Real Estate, Always about Brooklyn Mon, 19 Apr 2010 23:56:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Bryan http://fromthestoop.com/hi-my-name-is-jim-i-own-a-car-and-i-live-in-park-slope/comment-page-1#comment-80 Bryan Fri, 15 Feb 2008 23:16:30 +0000 http://stoop2.fromthestoop.com/?p=22#comment-80 I live on 7th ave @ 9th St., and I've got to say -- the parking situation is so much *better* than I could have imagined. I've been commuting to work (HS teacher) daily, and I can find a spot within 2 or 3 blocks almost every day; and never much farther away than that. I'm sure it's different if you're moving your car constantly throughout the day showing apts., but if you just need to park once a day, I don't think it's so bad. [Brooklyn Heights, on the other hand -- how many "no standing" zones can one block have!?] I would add one bit to your "Be Pessimistic" tip: always assume you're going to have to walk three blocks from your parking space to your destination. In addition to planning for that extra couple of minutes, it's a nice feeling whenever you find a closer spot! I live on 7th ave @ 9th St., and I’ve got to say — the parking situation is so much *better* than I could have imagined. I’ve been commuting to work (HS teacher) daily, and I can find a spot within 2 or 3 blocks almost every day; and never much farther away than that. I’m sure it’s different if you’re moving your car constantly throughout the day showing apts., but if you just need to park once a day, I don’t think it’s so bad.

[Brooklyn Heights, on the other hand -- how many "no standing" zones can one block have!?]

I would add one bit to your “Be Pessimistic” tip: always assume you’re going to have to walk three blocks from your parking space to your destination. In addition to planning for that extra couple of minutes, it’s a nice feeling whenever you find a closer spot!

]]> By: Jim Winters http://fromthestoop.com/hi-my-name-is-jim-i-own-a-car-and-i-live-in-park-slope/comment-page-1#comment-79 Jim Winters Tue, 18 Sep 2007 19:17:57 +0000 http://stoop2.fromthestoop.com/?p=22#comment-79 Hi Theresa, It's my belief that you are always better off with a mortgage broker. They have relationships with lots of banks and should be able to find you the best overall loan terms for your specific circumstances. Additionally, banks typically demand a lot from a propspective borrower by way of paper work and information, and recent events have created even more requirements. A good mortgage broker will help you navigate through all of it. My recommendation would be to meet with several mortgage brokers and pick the one you find the most knowledgeable and the most helpful. Thanks for your comments and keep them coming. Jim Hi Theresa, It’s my belief that you are always better off with a mortgage broker. They have relationships with lots of banks and should be able to find you the best overall loan terms for your specific circumstances. Additionally, banks typically demand a lot from a propspective borrower by way of paper work and information, and recent events have created even more requirements. A good mortgage broker will help you navigate through all of it.

My recommendation would be to meet with several mortgage brokers and pick the one you find the most knowledgeable and the most helpful.

Thanks for your comments and keep them coming.

Jim

]]> By: Theresa http://fromthestoop.com/hi-my-name-is-jim-i-own-a-car-and-i-live-in-park-slope/comment-page-1#comment-78 Theresa Tue, 18 Sep 2007 02:12:22 +0000 http://stoop2.fromthestoop.com/?p=22#comment-78 Can you talk a little about the loan part of things. Is a bank better than a mortgage broker. Thanxx so much. Theresa Can you talk a little about the loan part of things. Is a bank better than a mortgage broker. Thanxx so much.

Theresa

]]> By: Allan http://fromthestoop.com/hi-my-name-is-jim-i-own-a-car-and-i-live-in-park-slope/comment-page-1#comment-77 Allan Thu, 23 Aug 2007 20:40:36 +0000 http://stoop2.fromthestoop.com/?p=22#comment-77 Jim, 3000 dollars? Amazing post. Take it from someone who has never lived anywhere where there wasn't decent, if not good parking, this is a scary tale for the rest of America. A tale that works for you Brooklynites as it will scare any outsiders from atttempting to drive in. Your insight and your humor is amazing...keep writing buddy. Jim,

3000 dollars? Amazing post. Take it from someone who has never lived anywhere where there wasn’t decent, if not good parking, this is a scary tale for the rest of America. A tale that works for you Brooklynites as it will scare any outsiders from atttempting to drive in. Your insight and your humor is amazing…keep writing buddy.

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