It’s certainly no secret that in many of the nations housing markets the price to rent an apartment has been going in one direction…up! But, as the famous phrase about gravity suggests, what goes up must eventually come down. After all whether it was tulips during the 1600’s, technology stocks during the late 1990’s or […]
Summary: In the game of musical chairs no one wants to be the last one standing when the music stops! That said, at what point of the song is this real estate cycle at? Billy Joel: ‘Cause the good ole days weren’t always good and tomorrow ain’t as bad as it seems!’ In the early […]
These are the veterans who have sacrificed so much so that each and every day we can live, enjoy and pursue the American dream! Many combat veterans are suffering with physical injuries that are clearly visible while many more are suffering with debilitating injuries not able to be seen by the naked eye. These include PTSD (post-traumatic stress […]
The US Treasury Departments Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) to begin tracking high-end real estate sales! FinCEN Takes Aim at Real Estate Secrecy in Manhattan and Miami “Geographic Targeting Orders” Require Identification for High–End Cash Buyers WASHINGTON – The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today issued Geographic Targeting Orders (GTO) that will temporarily require certain U.S. […]
Summary: Will 2016 be a repeat of 2015 or…Taking out the crystal ball, what do you suppose that we can we expect from the New York City residential real estate market in 2016? Using any variety of metrics, 2015 was a very good year for the New York City residential real estate market! That is actually […]
2015 was an eventful year in New York City real estate! Test your knowledge with these 10 questions? Full disclosure: My score = 7/10 (Take the quiz here or interactively at the original article written by Michelle Higgins and published in the The New York Times. The answer key is at the end.) 2015 New York City Real Estate […]
Anyone looking to buy a home in New York City’s tonier neighborhoods knows that sticker shock is a definite possibility! Asking prices in Manhattan have been known to top the $100MM mark, driven in no small part by foreign buyers looking for a currency storehouse. But these apartments, if strictly for investment, can be left empty with little impact on […]
Poker4Life.org will be holding its 2nd Annual Poker Pub Crawl on September 19 and will be joining forces with BlueLivesMatterNYC. BlueLivesMatterNYC – ‘As a member of Law Enforcement our goal is to raise awareness and raise money for the families of officers in need through bracelets symbolizing unity. We are located out of NYC and have […]
Higher rents putting a crimp in savings rates coupled with higher prices for houses means first-time homebuyers have to wait that much longer! Some may have noticed that the rent vs buy comparison has been a common thread for the last few articles that have appeared here. Net Worth Comparison: Owners vs Renters! Percentage Of Income […]
Curbed NY has compiled a list of locations available to view the July 4th Macy’s fireworks display in New York City! Tickets may be required and they sellout quickly so make your move today. BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK – PIER 1 Perhaps the most obvious location for viewing the fireworks (and as one of the show’s official […]
