Today’s cooling housing market, the rise in mortgage rates, and mounting economic concerns have some people questioning homeownership. Should I still buy a home this year? While this year has unique challenges for homebuyers, it’s important to factor the long-term benefits of homeownership into your decision. Homeownership Long-term Benefits: Equity and Continue Reading
. Season Change, Mood Change: One Size Does Not Fit All in New York City Real Estate Market The NYC real estate market is witnessing climbing interest rates, falling stock prices, and contested elections with upcoming new elections. Recession talk abounds as the summer of 2022 moves into fall. While the job market remains strong, New York City's prevailing mood is disquiet. The real Continue Reading
Mortgage rates have increased significantly in recent weeks. And that may mean you have questions about what this means for you if you’re planning to buy a home. Here’s some information to help you make an informed decision when setting up your homebuying plans. The Impact of Rising Mortgage Rates As mortgage rates rise, they impact your purchasing power by raising the cost of Continue Reading
September 15, 2022 / Written by Corporate Suites Staff Ideally, you do not want to spend more than 30% of your monthly income on rent. So if you make $9,000 a month, you can afford around $3,000 a month for rent, and you can do so comfortably. Many landlords go by something called the 40x rent rule. If they’re charging you $2,000 a month for rent, they’ll look at your income Continue Reading
The Fall magic is just beginning to unfold. Pumpkin, apple cider, and Autumn cocktails are popping up all over the City. As Thomas Dewey states: "If you're not in New York, you're camping out." While the summer may be over, there is time to traverse the coastal landscapes of Battery Park and the Financial District. The Battery aka Continue Reading
New York City Guidelines Board NYC Rent Guideline Board sets a cap on how much a landlord may increase your rent annually. In June of 2022, the board set a 3.25% increase for one-year lease agreements and a 5% increase for a two-year lease agreement. This rental increase applies to all leases signed between October 2022 to September 2023. This means that if your current rent were Continue Reading
Today’s market is at a turning point, making it more essential than ever to work with a real estate professional. Not only will a trusted real estate advisor keep you updated and help you make the best decisions based on current market trends, but they’re also experts in managing the many aspects of selling your house. Here are five key reasons why working with a real Continue Reading
If you’re following today’s housing market, you know two of the top issues consumers face are inflation and mortgage rates. Let’s take a look at each one. Inflation and the Housing Market This year, inflation reached a high not seen in forty years. For the average consumer, you probably felt the pinch at the gas pump and in the grocery store. It may have even Continue Reading
The real estate market is on just about everyone’s mind these days. That’s because the unsustainable market of the past two years is behind us, and the difference is being felt. The question now is, just how financially strong are homeowners throughout the country? Mortgage debt grew beyond 10 trillion dollars over the past year, and many called that a troubling sign Continue Reading
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