The Myth of 10 Percent Down (0)

Low down payments for new properties and condos, the amount has been alluring for many over the past years. 10% down,dreamy new buildings, and more buying power were a driving factor in so many purchases.  However, this all started to change around February.  Currently in this market there are developers and many buildings continue to advertise [...]

Indicators: Lower Manhattan Real Estate Prices, A Time To Buy? (1)

Just a reminder, I’ve collected several high quality reports for your review and placed them on my blog. The internet is filled with them, I know. You should also know that most of the reports are repurposed content from our report. Prudential Douglas Eliman contracts with industry leaders (read below) to analyze, research and create [...]

Interview Scott Goldman- Manhattan Real Estate Attorney (1)

 
I met Scott  Goldman through a Seller I was representing. When I suggested a few attorneys to represent her, she said I already have someone. At first I was weary about not knowing this attorney, but I was pleasantly surprised with the outcome.  It was months before we met face to face, but Scott was [...]

Good Bye Florent (0)

 
A worker cleaned the sidewalk outside Florent, on Gansevoort Street on Sunday, at the beginning of its last day in business. A rent increase was blamed for the decision to close the diner, which was open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. NYT
 Soon this spot will be back to operating at its original name R & [...]

Eat, Drink, Be Merry in Madison Square Park! (0)

Some of you may know, I love this park. From the humble beginnings to the amazing transformation that began when I first moved into the neighborhood. Madison Square Park is awesome.  From concerts, to exhibits,community events and not to mention the Shake Shack, this is an outside venue you should check out!
Celebrate Flatiron Chefs!
July 15, [...]

New Listing- 270 West 17th Street-Two Bed Two Bath (0)

Exclusive Listing for Sale:
270 West 17th Street #12B:
Asking $1,795,000.00

“Magazine Ready”
Beautiful two bedroom two bathroom condo. Move in ready, this well appointed space boasts beautiful uptown views, closets galore and is in wonderful condition. The floors throughout are slate , gracious sized bedrooms, nice sized balcony, separate kitchen and dining area. Approximately 1300 sq feet. Washer [...]

New Listing- 270 West 17th Street-Two Bed Two Bath (0)

Exclusive Listing for Sale:
270 West 17th Street #12B:
Asking $1,795,000.00

“Magazine Ready”
Beautiful two bedroom two bathroom condo. Move in ready, this well appointed space boasts beautiful uptown views, closets galore and is in wonderful condition. The floors throughout are slate , gracious sized bedrooms, nice sized balcony, separate kitchen and dining area. Approximately 1300 sq feet. Washer [...]

Open Houses Sunday (0)

Sunday Open Houses From Brian James For May 18, 2008:
Under a Milion Club: “Blank Canvas Prime Location”
159 Madison Avenue #6F 130pm-330pm, Sunday 18th
Asking $425,000.00
“Incredible Value!”
Alcove studion approximately 475sq. feet. Can eaily be turned into Jr.4 Two large windows bring in the light and add to the lofty feeling with a ceiling of almost 10.5′. Open [...]

290 Mulberry Street (0)

290 Mulberry Street- Core Groups latest and greatest in NOLITA.

Details and such
Architectural firm SHoP Architects heads up this project that the firm describes as “an expression of contemporary living.”  The interior (also done by SHoP) executes this concept in nearly every aspect of each residence.  “Inspired by past architectural styles of the area, the facade [...]

How Important Is A Number? Price Paid to Price Sold (0)

Recently I had a deal fall apart due to the purchasers finding out what the seller had paid for the apartment. It was a significant increase in two and a half years.  They felt they couldn’t rationalize that increase and sadly, the deal died.
I got to thinking, What would I have done? And the honest [...]

Buyers Have a Job Too! (2)

Usually we hear a lot of discussion about real estate agents, what they should and shouldn’t do and say, whether they represent buyers or sellers. What seller’s must disclose and be “realistic”. However,  we don’t hear much about buyers and there responsibilities.
 
Recently, I had a deal fall apart and in this scenario the buyers were a [...]

How to Sell a House, When You Have to Sell It Now (2)

This article was recently in The Wall Street Journal.  Some really great tips and notes, especially  good one for seller’s who must sell.  See paragraphs #3 and #4:  “Price it Cheaply” and “Hire a Top Real-Estate Agent”. 
The truth of the matter in all real estate is supply and demand, know what you are getting into [...]

Fathers Day In Manhattan: Way To Treat Dear Old Dad! (0)

 
Mark your calenders and dont forget Dad this Father’s Day on June 15th 2008. Alot has changed since 1909 back when the first idea of a father’s day was conceived. Props goto Sonora Dodd. She wanted a special day to honor her father, William Smart, who was left to raise a newborn and his other five children by himself on a [...]