Their design prescription: Laid-back luxury, homeyness and warmth
This trio turned commercial, residential and fashion design experience into the Transition State firm. Next up: a line of throw pillows. …
Second Take: Related’s Israeli troubles and how co-ops are dealing with quarantine breakers
The reporters behind The Real Deal‘s coverage of the lawsuits quarantine breakers could face at co-ops and the Related Companies’ dicey time in Tel Aviv, joined Associate Publisher Hiten Samtani via video conference for an in-depth…
Big Box, Big Opportunity
Change is never easy, but if done right, it can pay off greatly. …
Ample Hills Creamery to lay off all 101 of its workers
Ample Hills Creamery is laying off all 101 of its employees, according to a notice filed with the New York State Department of Labor. The notice, dated March 14, says the layoffs will take effect June…
The 2020 Real Estate Market Correction
In times of uncertainty, significant opportunities arise. …
Living Near Train Tracks
Thanks to new window technology, there’s no such thing as the wrong side of the tracks….
Options For Leveraging Your Home’s Equity: HELOCs And COVID-19
A HELOC, or home equity line of credit, may be a potential funding source for many Americans who face the COVID-19 crisis. …
St. Regis, Wythe Hotel open rooms to medical staff, patients as occupancy plummets
While hotels sit empty due to the coronavirus, some operators are offering up their rooms to medical personnel and non-critical patients. The Four Seasons Hotel on 57th Street, the Room Mate Grace Hotel and the Wythe…
Real estate investors will get $170B windfall from bailout package
Tucked inside the federal government’s massive economic rescue package is a $170 billion windfall for real estate investors. Washington’s $2 trillion bill is a provision that allows investors to write down the depreciation on properties beyond…
NY restaurants, hotels warn of mass layoffs as US sees record jobless claims
Americans filed a record number of unemployment claims last week, and in New York state, restaurants and hotel owners said Thursday they would be laying off thousands of workers. The 3.3 million jobless claims bulldozed the…
Julia Roberts quietly unloads Malibu estate for $8 million
Oscar-winning actress Julia Roberts has sold a Malibu estate she owned in a trust in an off-market deal for $8 million. …
NYC top chefs, restaurateurs are cooking up “universal terms” for financial relief
A group of more than 250 restaurant owners including chefs Bobby Flay and David Burke are ready to put the heat on the real estate industry. The organization, dubbed The Restaurant Network, seeks to establish a…
Judge grants Kushner tenants free rent at East Village complex
Tenants at an East Village building owned by Kushner Companies will not have to pay rent until the real estate firm secures a certificate of occupancy for the building, a housing court judge has ruled. Residents…
How Should I Do Laundry Now?
The new coronavirus has made many people stressed about clothes and cleanliness, especially those living in cities….
Beach Boys’ Mike Love seeks $8.65 million in Rancho Santa Fe
Mike Love of Beach Boys fame is trying again in Rancho Santa Fe, relisting his custom compound for $8.65 million. …
Minority, women-owned construction firms struggle to pay employees, face layoffs: survey
Many minority and women-owned construction companies say they are struggling to pay their employees and anticipate layoffs over the next few weeks and months, according to a new survey. The Minority & Women Contractors & Developers…
Avoid Getting Caught Up In Coronavirus Scams Involving Your Mortgage
Financial abuse during the coronavirus pandemic can take many forms, from promising immediate relief from foreclosure or demanding cash for counseling services. …
Related tries to calm Israeli investors after market panic
After an auditor’s worried note set off an “earthquake” for Related’s Israeli bonds this week, representatives for the bond-issuing entity told investors that everything is under control. On a conference call with investors at 5 p.m….
Applying For A Mortgage With A Co-Signer? Here’s What You Need To Know First
A co-signer can help you get approved for a loan. …
Mortgage rates fall, but who’s buying?
The coronavirus pandemic has slammed the residential market and left homeowners wondering if they’ll be able to make their payments, but at least rates are down, right? The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage dropped…
