Williamsburg real estate
A day after Gov. Cuomo announced that he intended to avert a full shut down of the L-train and instead have repairs done during nights and weekends, calls started coming into Can Nomer, the director of leasing at Level, a 554-unit high-rise on the waterfront in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
A day after Gov. Cuomo announced that he intended to avert a full shut down of the L-train and instead have repairs done during nights and weekends, calls started coming into Can Nomer, the director of leasing at Level, a 554-unit high-rise on the waterfront in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
Buying a home and your credit
A mortgage is one of the things that can improve your credit score over the long term. But what happens to your credit when you first buy a home? According to a new study from LendingTree, expect a short-term dip.??????? Tendayi Kapfidze, Chief Economist at LendingTree, says when you take out a loan to buy a home, your credit falls for about 4-5 months.
A mortgage is one of the things that can improve your credit score over the long term. But what happens to your credit when you first buy a home? According to a new study from LendingTree, expect a short-term dip.??????? Tendayi Kapfidze, Chief Economist at LendingTree, says when you take out a loan to buy a home, your credit falls for about 4-5 months.
Amazon and LIC real estate
If those in Long Island City, Queens, failed to recognize the climbing canyons of high-rises and surging rents in their neighborhood as a boom, the arrival of the headquarters of Amazon should surely convince them.
If those in Long Island City, Queens, failed to recognize the climbing canyons of high-rises and surging rents in their neighborhood as a boom, the arrival of the headquarters of Amazon should surely convince them.
September shopping deals
Labor Day is packed with sales. So many sales, in fact, that if you're not taking an end-of-summer vacation, Trae Bodge, smart shopping expert at Slickdeals, says shop till you drop this weekend. Trae suggests hitting the mall, where you'll find end of summer clothes for both adults and kids on sale.
Labor Day is packed with sales. So many sales, in fact, that if you're not taking an end-of-summer vacation, Trae Bodge, smart shopping expert at Slickdeals, says shop till you drop this weekend. Trae suggests hitting the mall, where you'll find end of summer clothes for both adults and kids on sale.
Lawsuit against Kushner firm
Twenty current and former residents of one of the largest buildings owned by the Kushner Cos. allege in a $10 million lawsuit that the firm used relentless, noisy construction that exposed them to cancer-causing dust as part of a campaign to get rent-stabilized tenants out and high-priced luxury condo buyers in.
Twenty current and former residents of one of the largest buildings owned by the Kushner Cos. allege in a $10 million lawsuit that the firm used relentless, noisy construction that exposed them to cancer-causing dust as part of a campaign to get rent-stabilized tenants out and high-priced luxury condo buyers in.
NYC property tax reform
At the end of May, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the creation of a new advisory commission to change the city's property tax system. It would make it easier to understand, fairer and simpler without taking away money from the city services.
At the end of May, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the creation of a new advisory commission to change the city's property tax system. It would make it easier to understand, fairer and simpler without taking away money from the city services.
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.
April shopping deals
Spring is here and that means the home and garden sales are in full swing, according to Trae Bodge, a smart shopping expert at Slickdeals.net. Lowe's has garden beds and fertilizer on sale. Look for discounts on seed and sod and all of that good spring stuff at Home Depot, too. Things to avoid this month? Mattresses and patio furniture, which go on sale around Memorial Day.
Spring is here and that means the home and garden sales are in full swing, according to Trae Bodge, a smart shopping expert at Slickdeals.net. Lowe's has garden beds and fertilizer on sale. Look for discounts on seed and sod and all of that good spring stuff at Home Depot, too. Things to avoid this month? Mattresses and patio furniture, which go on sale around Memorial Day.
February shopping deals
If you're thinking about proposing or buying jewelry this Valentine's Day, you'll find great sales. Trae Bodge, the smart-shopping expert with Slickdeals, says your timing is spot on. Historically, we see the best deals on jewelry around Valentine's Day and Mother's Day every year, she says. So this is a good time to invest in some jewelry.
If you're thinking about proposing or buying jewelry this Valentine's Day, you'll find great sales. Trae Bodge, the smart-shopping expert with Slickdeals, says your timing is spot on. Historically, we see the best deals on jewelry around Valentine's Day and Mother's Day every year, she says. So this is a good time to invest in some jewelry.
What to buy in January
If you've recovered from the holiday shopping hangover and are ready to shop again, January has some great deals. Smart shopping expert Trae Bodge of Slickdeals says January is all about the guys. Look for 20 percent to 50 percent off men's apparel. Trae says that includes athletic apparel and particularly outerwear as retailers look to get rid of coats and stock their shelves with spring merchandise. Suits and other men's clothing should also be on sale.
If you've recovered from the holiday shopping hangover and are ready to shop again, January has some great deals. Smart shopping expert Trae Bodge of Slickdeals says January is all about the guys. Look for 20 percent to 50 percent off men's apparel. Trae says that includes athletic apparel and particularly outerwear as retailers look to get rid of coats and stock their shelves with spring merchandise. Suits and other men's clothing should also be on sale.
Thanksgiving Day shopping
A long line of people waited outside the Best Buy on the Upper East Side for it to open Thursday. Some of them had been here for more than 24 hours. Why? $179 smart televisions. Customers loaded up at Walmart in Secaucus, New Jersey. The store opened early, putting employees to work on the holiday. Jill Jensen came to buy some last-minute cinnamon for cooking. Another shopper came for Christmas decorations and bread for the turkey dinner.
A long line of people waited outside the Best Buy on the Upper East Side for it to open Thursday. Some of them had been here for more than 24 hours. Why? $179 smart televisions. Customers loaded up at Walmart in Secaucus, New Jersey. The store opened early, putting employees to work on the holiday. Jill Jensen came to buy some last-minute cinnamon for cooking. Another shopper came for Christmas decorations and bread for the turkey dinner.
Grab those deals
Bad news if you were planning on staying home this Thanksgiving: the best deals are on Turkey Day. Janice Lieberman, a consumer analyst with DealNews, isn't saying you should leave your dinner table and run out in the middle of the pumpkin pie, but you should pay attention to the ads on Thanksgiving.
Bad news if you were planning on staying home this Thanksgiving: the best deals are on Turkey Day. Janice Lieberman, a consumer analyst with DealNews, isn't saying you should leave your dinner table and run out in the middle of the pumpkin pie, but you should pay attention to the ads on Thanksgiving.
November best buys
November is typically known for its Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, but there are some great deals earlier in the month. Slickdeals?smart shopping expert?Trae Bodge says November is a big shopping month. While the unofficial kickoff to the holiday season is Black Friday, Bodge says plenty of deals are available before then, so don't have a shopping moratorium.
November is typically known for its Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, but there are some great deals earlier in the month. Slickdeals?smart shopping expert?Trae Bodge says November is a big shopping month. While the unofficial kickoff to the holiday season is Black Friday, Bodge says plenty of deals are available before then, so don't have a shopping moratorium.
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.
What to buy in August
August is a great time for end-of-summer sales. Trae Bodge, a smart-shopping expert for Slick Deals, says you'll find especially good deals on outdoor categories. So if you've had your eye on a new barbecue for the backyard, a lawnmower, patio furniture, or a brand-new bike, they will finally be on sale in August.
August is a great time for end-of-summer sales. Trae Bodge, a smart-shopping expert for Slick Deals, says you'll find especially good deals on outdoor categories. So if you've had your eye on a new barbecue for the backyard, a lawnmower, patio furniture, or a brand-new bike, they will finally be on sale in August.