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Home equity is growing. Should you tap it? By Dan Rafter

Mortgage Loan Rates & Advice Since 1995 | MortgageLoan  - Compares over 700 lenders and brokers and has an Advice, a community forum for their readers. Ask questions, share your insights or have discussions with other participants on matters related to home loans and real estate. We'll do our best to answer any questions submitted, but feel free to chip in if you've got something to add Continue Reading

East Village, April 2019

Spring Fever Spring Fever is affecting both buyers and sellers as evidenced by the Monthly Contract Activity Report below; a 23.3% increase in contracts signed in March from the previous month.  The contract sale activity is spurred by the improving weather, low interest rates, an unemployment rate holding steady at 3.8%, good deals for buyers and sellers, and an attempt to close on Continue Reading

This Is How Much the Average Rent Increases Per Year – By Gina Vaynshteyn

Apartment Therapy is a lifestyle blog and publishing company focused on home design and decor.  Gina Vaynshteyn's article "This is How Much the Average Rent Increases Per Year" —many times landlords make some changes to your rent amount that you won’t agree with. But what is reasonable to expect—and what can you do if a rent hike is unreasonable? I spoke with real estate professionals from Continue Reading

West Village, March 2019

Sounds and Smells of Spring The sounds and smells of spring have finally arrived and are inspiring us all.  The good weather and promise of low-interest rates from the Fed are energizing buyers and sellers to spring into action.  In the last few weeks, there has been a surge of "contracts signed".  Unlike last year, sellers are pricing their properties realistically and buyers who Continue Reading

When Buying a Fixer-Upper, Where Should You Draw the Line? By Terri Williams

Fresh Home covers interior design ideas, home decorating photos and pictures, home design, and contemporary world architecture new for your inspiration.   Latest News on Design and Architecture:  "When Buying A Fixer-Upper, Where Should You Draw the Line?" by Terri Williams discusses factors to consider when buying a "fixer-upper". “Fixer-upper, remodeling Continue Reading

Harlem, February 2019

Spring Selling Season Wednesday, March 20, 2019 marks the official day of Spring and the start of  Real Estate Selling Season for Buyers/Sellers.  The confluence of low mortgage rates and longer days excite buyers and sellers.  Moreover, Freddie Mac as of 2/21/19 reports, "mortgage rates fell for the third consecutive week, continuing the general downward trend that began late last Continue Reading

Upper West Side, January 2019

As we begin a new year together, step back and remember why New York City has been and is one of the most exciting and vibrant cities in the world. There is magic everywhere hence the draw by millions to live or visit this great city.  With a population of over 8.5 million and over 60 million tourists, the Big Apple continues to have major influence and impact on the world’s economy.  Continue Reading