Open Houses February 1st, 2009 Two Bed Two Bath Chelsea Condo

Open House:2BR-2BA-Condo
Sunday Open Houses From Brian James
270 West 17th Street #12B:
Asking $1,690,000.00 NOW $1,300,000

“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 [...]

This Just In… Rate Volatility!

This Just In…the other day I posted about my opinion of what was going to happen with rates and the way I see the market. Interestingly enough an email from Geoffrey Sheerer Apple Mortgage Corp. discussed the following today!
As the volatility continues in the economy, mortgage rates continue to be volatile as well. They are [...]

The Way I See It- What Will Happen In Buying and Rates?

The reality of the market in my position is that people are slow to act or waiting for the proverbial shoe to drop. I hear “we haven’t hit the bottom yet” and quite possibly they are correct. Without a crystal ball, one can only rely on history and speculate the changes in the market [...]

Renting With Some Clout

These days anyone who is signing anything is seen as a good thing. Seller’s commonly listing their properties for rent as well as sale.  The following article explains some breaks and high lights for those of you in the rental market!
Finally, Renters Have Some Pull
By DANA MATTIOLI
Now it’s a renter’s market, too.
As the housing [...]

Good News For Those In Need…Of a Mortgage That Is!

Some good news for those in need…of a mortgage that is. Jordan Roth of Apple Mortgage Corp. sent out the following information about money today.
We are continuing to see historic lows for mortgage products with the bench mark 30-year fixed rate conforming ($417,000 and below) vacillating on a weekly basis between 4.75% & 5.25%. As [...]

Barack Obama’s Historical Inauguration

What a day…
Today marks a benchmark in our society where change truly has come to the United States of America. Below please find places in NYC to watch the events, the schedule for the day and other fun Events in NYC and Nationwide.
New York Events:
Presidential Inauguration Parties in New York City
On January 20th, 2009, New Yorkers [...]

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a United States holiday marking the birthdate of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., observed on the third Monday of January each year, around the time of King’s birthday, January 15. It is one of four United States federal holidays to commemorate an individual person.[1]
King was the chief spokesman [...]

Apartments Reduced, Mortgages on “Sale”, Now Could Be The Time To Buy!

This a great article about first time home buyers- “For the Brave-The Moment is Now”  With reduced prices city wide and interest rates at historic lows, now is the time to hit the pavement.
For the Brave, the Moment Is Now

By JOSH BARBANEL
Published: January 16, 2009
WHILE the Titans of Wall Street now tremble at [...]

The Week In Review

What a week in the news, from plane crashes to the presidents final speech a whirlwind of newsworthy events hits the pages and tube. That being said, it is time to brush up before tonight’s social activity. This is a quickie cheat sheet on what you need to know about  this weeks top stories [...]

I Said BRRRRR…. It’s Cold In Here!

Last night I was talking to a friend online and he said he was freezing in his prewar apartment. “It feels like a pre-civil war building, I’m in layers!” Sadly, he is not alone and I know he was only half joking. There are so many people that result to extremes to keep their homes [...]