All The Single Ladies…

Move over Beyonce’ these “Single Ladies” mean business. They don’t need a ring on it, they have the inside track and investing more than the fellas in this real estate market. Check it out!

Single women outpace single men in real-estate market
By Eleanor Goldberg, Medill News Service MARKET WATCH
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — For Mother’s Day, flowers and chocolate [...]

Did You Know??? Tax Credit Can Be Used For…

Tax Credit Can Be Used for Down Payment!
I didn’t know that this could be done. Then again I wasn’t completely clear of the restrictions either. To qualify, first time buyers must earn less than $75,000 for singles or $150,000 for couples. (Higher-income buyers may or may not receive a partial credit.) Read the article [...]

What Is The Future For Home Prices???

In the article below, the general consensus of the public is that things are not that bad. with a majority of “us” thinking that the values of homes will either remain level or rise over the next six months. Another aspect is many still believe owning a home was the best long-term investment they could [...]

The 5 Rights Every Seller Needs to Know!

There are a few things every seller should know and the “5 Rights” consist of this list above.
In today’s market every seller must be aware of what are the right elements for them to sell their home.
The Right House is self explanatory, but its the simple fact that if it fits the size and needs [...]

How Important Is A Number? Price Paid to Price Sold

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 [...]

The Real Deal: Condos On The Chopping Block

As sales have slowed and inventory has grown, developers are clamoring to move new development condo units, many by adjusting prices and/or offering incentives to buyers and brokers alike.

Price cuts are outpacing price increases, and prices appear to be falling on the whole in the two most active boroughs for development, Manhattan and Brooklyn, particularly [...]

Buyers Have a Job Too!

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 [...]

To Use a Real Estate Agent or Not Use an Agent …That Is the Question

If you have not been researching property in Manhattan online, you might be missing the boat, then again you are reading this blog. There is so much information online, utilize it. There are so many great websites that help locate properties, find comps for pricing and educate the consumer. All range in content and difficulty a few [...]

Rent vs.Buy Today in Manhattan

It is the ever asked question of New Yorkers, What should I do?  Should I continue to Rent or Buy?. Today a friend emailed me this link from Thrillist.  Check out this “interactive-map” from hotpads.com.  This is far from complete, but does shed and interesting perspective on what is out there and where. 
 

2000 Rent or Buy [...]

The Weekend Recap, Lots of Sex, Words and Relationships!

This weeknd was all about relationships! Carrie and Mr. Big, Thousands of people with Fandango and the blockbuster Sex in the City, Sellers and Buyers. Borrowers and Lenders!
“Neither a borrower nor a lender be”- Polonius. Borrowers face many challenges, like proving they have high credit scores, low debt and plenty of cash on hand. What [...]