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 residence(s) before Continue Reading
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, seller's are pricing their properties realistically and buyer's who were on the sidelines feel Continue Reading
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 seller's. 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 year. Continue Reading
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
The magic of the holiday increases the more we connect with one another. As John Muir, naturalist wrote: “When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the universe.” Behold the bounty of nature and the warm presence of those near and dear to you. Wishing Joy to the World! This month’s edition of Culturally Inclined Continue Reading
Thanksgiving is a reminder to take stock in all that we have and "Give Thanks". Thanksfulness a feeling of appeciation for the bounty and kindness received by others and nature. Whereas Gratitude is demonstrating appreciation and kindness without expecting anything in return. We all remember hearing the story of the Pilgrims Thanksgiving where people came together after many hardships Continue Reading
Take a deep breath! Halloween marks 51 days until winter and 61 days remaining in the year. Halloween's Waning Gibbous Moon creates the eerie ambiance for the Halloween festivities. Around the corner is New York City Marathon and Day Light Savings where our clocks and watches fall back both on Sunday, November 4th. And then, the race to the holiday season begins. This Continue Reading
This month’s edition of Culturally Inclined focuses on Astoria, located across the East River at the northern tip of Queens. Astoria, a community whose boundaries are constantly changing and debated throughout history. There are three distinct neighborhoods: Ravenswood, Ditmas and Astoria Heights. An Astoria landmark, the Riker-Lent Homestead built in 1655 by Abraham Riker Continue Reading
Although Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer for so many of us, the official day is September 22nd. Considering summer trips are coming to a close remember that amidst the skyscrapers and traffic jams that New York City is an island offering so many fun things to do before the cold weather is upon us. As I rode the subway, I was reflecting upon how to slow summer down and I Continue Reading
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