Pressured to sell?
Are homeowners in one town in Rockland County, New York, being pressured to sell? State officials seem to think so after looking into the issue. Magali Dupuy of Chestnut Ridge told Fox 5 that representatives for the ultra-orthodox Jewish community have been pressuring her and many others to sell their homes to them and is grateful that the state is getting involved.
Are homeowners in one town in Rockland County, New York, being pressured to sell? State officials seem to think so after looking into the issue. Magali Dupuy of Chestnut Ridge told Fox 5 that representatives for the ultra-orthodox Jewish community have been pressuring her and many others to sell their homes to them and is grateful that the state is getting involved.
Staging your home to sell fast
The old real estate saying is location, location, location. But that's not the only thing that can help sell a house. How you present your home for an open house and your real estate listing can make a huge difference in its selling price. You can get over $5,000 more if you have a light blue bathroom, according to Zillow.com. You can lose $2,000 if your home is too dark. And in New York, you'll get a 20 percent premium if you have heated or herringbone floors.
The old real estate saying is location, location, location. But that's not the only thing that can help sell a house. How you present your home for an open house and your real estate listing can make a huge difference in its selling price. You can get over $5,000 more if you have a light blue bathroom, according to Zillow.com. You can lose $2,000 if your home is too dark. And in New York, you'll get a 20 percent premium if you have heated or herringbone floors.
Brooklyn real estate prices booming
Remember when Brooklyn was affordable? Those days seem to be over. In the first quarter of 2018, one in three Brooklyn neighborhoods hit a record high, according to Grant Long, a senior economist at StreetEasy. The three most expensive neighborhoods in New York City by median sales price are Tribeca, SoHo, and Carroll Gardens, according to StreetEasy. The average recorded sales price in Carroll Gardens in the first quarter of this year was $2.2 million. Several other Brooklyn neighborhoods aren't far behind.
Remember when Brooklyn was affordable? Those days seem to be over. In the first quarter of 2018, one in three Brooklyn neighborhoods hit a record high, according to Grant Long, a senior economist at StreetEasy. The three most expensive neighborhoods in New York City by median sales price are Tribeca, SoHo, and Carroll Gardens, according to StreetEasy. The average recorded sales price in Carroll Gardens in the first quarter of this year was $2.2 million. Several other Brooklyn neighborhoods aren't far behind.
Trump Place condos
A judge says condominium owners in a New York high-rise called "Trump Place" can stop displaying the name licensed from Donald Trump nearly two decades ago. Thursday's ruling doesn't order the brassy letters removed from the tower overlooking the Hudson River. Rather, the decision clears the way for owners to vote on the issue.
A judge says condominium owners in a New York high-rise called "Trump Place" can stop displaying the name licensed from Donald Trump nearly two decades ago. Thursday's ruling doesn't order the brassy letters removed from the tower overlooking the Hudson River. Rather, the decision clears the way for owners to vote on the issue.
'Spying' on potential home buyers
These days, many people use Wi-Fi-enabled cameras and recordings inside their homes. Watching what is going while you're not there can provide peace of mind. Nowadays, if you are in the market to buy an apartment or a home, the seller may be watching you and listening to what you say.
These days, many people use Wi-Fi-enabled cameras and recordings inside their homes. Watching what is going while you're not there can provide peace of mind. Nowadays, if you are in the market to buy an apartment or a home, the seller may be watching you and listening to what you say.
NYC rents fall
If you rent a home in New York City, you already know we have some of the highest rents in the country. Now, finally, some promising news: rents are starting to come down a little, according to a report by appraiser Miller Samuel Inc. and brokerage firm Douglas Elliman Real Estate.
If you rent a home in New York City, you already know we have some of the highest rents in the country. Now, finally, some promising news: rents are starting to come down a little, according to a report by appraiser Miller Samuel Inc. and brokerage firm Douglas Elliman Real Estate.
Lord & Taylor building sold
Lord & Taylor's flagship store in Manhattan, known for its holiday displays along Fifth Avenue, is being sold to the office space sharing company WeWork.
Lord & Taylor's flagship store in Manhattan, known for its holiday displays along Fifth Avenue, is being sold to the office space sharing company WeWork.
StreetEasy begins charging for listings
A pioneer in online real estate, StreetEasy changed the way New Yorkers house hunt. But with the site's recent decision to charge a broker fee to list apartments, many are now wondering if it will continue to be the service for the largest rental audience in the city.
A pioneer in online real estate, StreetEasy changed the way New Yorkers house hunt. But with the site's recent decision to charge a broker fee to list apartments, many are now wondering if it will continue to be the service for the largest rental audience in the city.
Deals on rentals in New York City
Now that summer is here, the rental market is heating up in New York City, but prices are cooling off. So we've got some advice for finding a great place during the busiest time of the year. StreetEasy spokeswoman Lauren Riefflin says median rents have plateaued, but they're still expensive and she doesn't expect that to change anytime soon. Lauren says thousands of studio and one-bedroom apartments are on StreetEasy for $2,000 per month or less throughout the five boroughs.
Now that summer is here, the rental market is heating up in New York City, but prices are cooling off. So we've got some advice for finding a great place during the busiest time of the year. StreetEasy spokeswoman Lauren Riefflin says median rents have plateaued, but they're still expensive and she doesn't expect that to change anytime soon. Lauren says thousands of studio and one-bedroom apartments are on StreetEasy for $2,000 per month or less throughout the five boroughs.
Are millennials avoiding homeownership?
The housing market is hot this summer with more buyers than available homes. A seller's market means prices are rising. So are younger buyers priced out? With home prices near highs and interest rates rising, very few bargains are out there. In the New York City metro area the average home costs around $400,000, according to StreetEasy's senior economist Grant Long. That is making it tough for millennials to jump into home ownership.
The housing market is hot this summer with more buyers than available homes. A seller's market means prices are rising. So are younger buyers priced out? With home prices near highs and interest rates rising, very few bargains are out there. In the New York City metro area the average home costs around $400,000, according to StreetEasy's senior economist Grant Long. That is making it tough for millennials to jump into home ownership.
City or Suburbs?
Rachel Koenig, a licensed associate real estate broker; and Heather Harrison, executive VP & Co-Founder, Platinum Drive Realty, discuss the pros and cons to living in the city versus living in the suburbs.
Rachel Koenig, a licensed associate real estate broker; and Heather Harrison, executive VP & Co-Founder, Platinum Drive Realty, discuss the pros and cons to living in the city versus living in the suburbs.
Affordable NYC neighborhoods
This is the time of year new college graduates find places to live on entry-level salaries. So what are the best options for new renters in the high-priced New York market? StreetEasy crunched the numbers to find the best options while also offering new graduates some advice.
This is the time of year new college graduates find places to live on entry-level salaries. So what are the best options for new renters in the high-priced New York market? StreetEasy crunched the numbers to find the best options while also offering new graduates some advice.
Inside Grey Gardens
Grey Gardens was once filled with filth but is now filled with history. One of the country's most notorious yet historic homes is on the market. The home in East Hampton was made famous by the aunt and first cousin of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Corcoran agent Michael Shultz showed Rosanna Scotto around the property, which can be yours for a cool $18 million.
Grey Gardens was once filled with filth but is now filled with history. One of the country's most notorious yet historic homes is on the market. The home in East Hampton was made famous by the aunt and first cousin of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Corcoran agent Michael Shultz showed Rosanna Scotto around the property, which can be yours for a cool $18 million.
Rooftop cottage for rent
You may not be surprised to see a lovely cottage in the country. But you may be surprised to see it perched on top of a building on East 13th Street and Third Avenue.
You may not be surprised to see a lovely cottage in the country. But you may be surprised to see it perched on top of a building on East 13th Street and Third Avenue.
$300K parking spot
Finding a legal space in which to park a car in the Park Slope section of Brooklyn requires either time, patience, or money that most of us feel guilty spending. Just one parking space in a garage at 845 Union Street has been put up for sale via Brown Harris Stevens $300,000.
Finding a legal space in which to park a car in the Park Slope section of Brooklyn requires either time, patience, or money that most of us feel guilty spending. Just one parking space in a garage at 845 Union Street has been put up for sale via Brown Harris Stevens $300,000.
NYC real estate trends for 2017
Wherever you look, there is construction in New York City. So how is that going to affect you and the real estate market?
Wherever you look, there is construction in New York City. So how is that going to affect you and the real estate market?
Barbara Corcoran
The judge from 'Shark Tank' weighs in on President Donald Trump.
The judge from 'Shark Tank' weighs in on President Donald Trump.
NYC real estate: Bronx
Kingsbridge in the Bronx topped StreetEasy's list of hot neighborhoods for 2017. It has a lot of rentals at good value.
Kingsbridge in the Bronx topped StreetEasy's list of hot neighborhoods for 2017. It has a lot of rentals at good value.