The Most Important Part Of The Stay-At-Home Economy Is The Home
Homes are now more than just where we hang our hat. They are the key to the stay-at-home economy….
Real Estate Investing Principles For Navigating A Crisis
Investors who stay smart and deliberate will get through this crisis and might even come out on the other side with some well-earned cash….
The Present And Future Of Socially Marketing Your Brand
Be a trusted voice by becoming a source of accurate, informative facts and you will find a trusted consumer for your present and future….
Six weeks, six jumps in mortgage applications to buy homes
Homebuyers are back in the game as reopening continues. The volume of mortgage applications to purchase homes increased by 9 percent last week, according to the seasonally adjusted weekly index kept by the Mortgage Bankers Association….
Four Essential Strategies For Managing Property During The Pandemic
We must work together to overcome this challenge and ensure that everyone can rely on their homes to provide safety and reassurance….
A Step-by-Step Guide to Composting
No matter how much you make, there’s never enough compost to go around. So pick your system and get started….
New law shields restaurateurs, retailers who quit leases
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday signed into law a package of Covid-19 relief bills, including one that temporarily bars landlords from going after restaurant and store owners’ personal assets. The law suspends the enforcement of…
New NYC Law Prohibits Enforcement Of Some Lease Guaranties
New York City now wants to prohibit property owners from enforcing personal guaranties of some leases, but does the new law actually do that?…
Manhattan home listings are up while contracts “limp along”
Manhattan sellers may have gotten ahead of themselves. The number of new listings in Manhattan increased for the fourth consecutive week while contract signings fell, according to a weekly report from data firm UrbanDigs. There were…
Despite Chaos, Real Estate Data Shows New Yorkers Are Not Selling Their Homes
There were 79% less homes for sale in the first week of May than at the same time in 2019, according to StreetEasy….
Loophole allowed big-name landlords to get bailout funds
Some lucky landlords have secured bailout funds through the federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program — all thanks to a legal loophole. The program, created through the CARES Act and administered by the Small Business Administration, specifically…
Cultural center linked to El-Gamal pushes back against 45 Park foreclosure
When a lender moved to foreclose on Sharif El-Gamal’s Tribeca condo tower, it tapped one of the top defenders of besieged condo projects to oversee the development while the two parties were in court. But now,…
Former Laker Byron Scott buys a mini-Versailles in the Valley
Former Lakers player and coach Byron Scott has paid $1.9 million for a home in Granada Hills. …
Basketball’s Shaun Livingston scores a buyer for Playa del Rey home
Former Clippers and Golden State Warriors guard Shaun Livingston has sold a home near the beach in Playa del Rey for $1.85 million. …
Abraham Leser targets $74M Israeli bond refi for Brooklyn, Bronx properties
Capital markets around the world are struggling with the impact of coronavirus. Still, one New York City landlord is turning to Tel Aviv for its latest refinancing. Abraham Leser’s Leser Group is examining the possibility of…
Outdoor space seals deal in tough luxury market
When a buyer was weighing whether to make an offer at GID Development’s 2 Waterline Square condo in early March, one thing tipped the balance. “The terrace was the reason he bought this,” said Corcoran Sunshine’s…
Brooklyn luxury home sales remain 80% below last year
Activity in Brooklyn’s luxury market returned to its typical pandemic level last week after just one sale the week before. But it is still way down from a year ago. The borough saw four deals last…
Dazzling Midcentury home once owned by Loretta Young sells in Palm Springs
In Palm Springs, an architectural retreat once owned by Oscar-winning actress Loretta Young has traded hands for $1.15 million. …
Building A Better Future For First-Time Buyers
The impact of COVID-19 on the buying power of first-time buyers cannot be understated, but I believe there are some firm solutions that could provide them with a vital leg up….
Tightening mortgage market threatens economic recovery
The Federal Reserve’s move to cut interest rates to near zero in mid-March was expected to give the housing market a much-needed boost. But things may not work that way. The $2 trillion CARES Act, which…
