New York City freezes rents on regulated apartments
The Rent Guidelines Board voted 6-3 Wednesday night for the one-year freeze running from Oct. 1, 2020, to Sept. 30, 2021. The move affects about half of the rental units in the city.
Maryland mansion with unique replica town in basement listed for $4.5M
A $4.5 million dollar home up for sale in Potomac, Maryland has been getting a lot of attention on social media partially because it has a "tiny town" in the basement.
What will the future of real estate look like across the region?
With more and more people finding it hard to make ends meet, no-one really knows what the future holds for the real estate market in our area. Experts say that we may see a busy home shopping season, but realtors say they haven't seen houses being sold at all.
US existing home sales plunge 17.8% in April
The National Association of Realtors said Thursday that last month's decline pushed sales down to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.33 million units, the slowest pace since September 2011.
New home sales plunge 15.4% in March as virus hits
Sales of new single-family homes dropped to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 627,000 last month, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce.
April 1, rent's due: Many struggle to pay in virus outbreak
It's the first of the month, and everybody knows the rent's due. For millions of Americans, Wednesday is the first time the landlord is knocking on the door since the coronavirus outbreak turned the economy upside down.
Coronavirus Crisis: Experts discuss impact on real estate market
As COVID-19 continues to spread worldwide, many people are worried about the future of the real estate market.
Sneak peak inside new Waldorf Astoria New York
The Waldorf Astoria is one of New York's most famous and maybe even more infamous landmarks.
Ruling on Manhattan skyscraper could affect future development
A court ruling on a skyscraper under construction could affect future development.
Berlin starting controversial rent freeze on 1.5 million homes
Berlin is freezing the rents of 1.5 million apartments for the next five years starting this Sunday in a controversial move to control the exploding costs that have forced many to move outside Germany's capital city.
Reprieve from real estate broker fees on hold for now
You will still need to pay a real estate broker's fee for now.
Real estate broker fees banned in New York State
In a move that could upend New York City’s rental market, New York state regulators have decided tenants are no longer on the hook for broker fees.
America’s most expensive home hits the market
A mansion in California is being called the "most expensive home in America" after it hit the market for a mere $500M.
Beloved Queens bar Neir’s saved from closing
Beloved neighborhood bar Neir's in Queens has been saved from closing after 190 years in business.
Harry Potter flagship store to open in New York in summer 2020
Harry Potter fans will no doubt line up to check out a Wizarding World store that will open in Midtown Manhattan.
New York town selling mansion for $50K - but there's a catch
The city of Auburn, New York, is selling a massive Victorian home for $50,000 - but only if interested buyers can provide a full restoration plan for the residence.