When New Yorkers venture out of Manhattan and into residential Brooklyn, they typically stop heading south at Park Slope. Long time Bay Ridge residents rejoice, because they like the keep the neighborhood to themselves. Influxes of transplanted north Brooklynites and Manhattanites could mean increases in rent, property taxes, and crowds, but that doesn’t mean that Bay Ridge and Dyker Heights aren’t great places to live. Quite the opposite, in fact. Green Space Bay Ridge, on the western coast of south…
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Real Estate Happenings
It is a great time to have a listing on the market in Long Island City – with the buzz surrounding Amazon’s decision to split their new headquarters between Long Island City, NY and Crystal City, VA attendance at open houses has shot up and investors are focused on these new hot neighborhoods. While homebuyers have often sought out more square footage for a smaller price tag in the outer boroughs there was a palpable spike in interest just after…
Neighborhood Guide to the Upper East Side
Are you looking to visit or move to one of the most prominent neighborhoods in the country? The Upper East Side in Manhattan, New York is located between Central Park and Fifth Avenue, 59th Street, East River, and 96th Street. The area is famed for possessing endless blocks of the rich and famous’ real estate; however, did you know there is so much more to this prominent district than meets the eye? We have skillfully crafted a guide…
How to Create Insta-Worthy Home Décor On A Tight Budget
Arielle Gray, Esq., Associate Broker @ Keller Williams Realty NYC Group www.findnyhomes.com You’ve just landed a new place. Let’s be real; in NYC, that isn’t always easy. Even if your spot isn’t new, it can be nice to switch up the décor from time to time. Whether you live in a modest studio apartment or something a bit more sizable, everyone deserves a place they can be proud of. Interior designers Betsy Helmuth, owner of Affordable Interior Design and Juliette…
7 Significant Signs A Neighborhood is Up-and-Coming
If you are interested in relocating to a fun, exciting area, what better place to move to than a neighborhood that is up-and-coming? The old adage says “location, location, location” and has been proven to be the most effective guiding tip when moving. Whether you are moving for work or looking for a complete lifestyle change, here are the top 7 significant signs that a neighborhood is up-and-coming: Monitor Real Estate Trends If you have a desirable area in mind,…
The Worst Deal in Real Estate
By Erich Nicholas, Licensed Real Estate Salesman, NYC Commercial Realty Corp, http://nycrecorp.com/ If you’re looking for a new home or office and a real estate broker asks you to sign an exclusive agreement so that you can only work with that broker – you should find another broker. Think about it, if you were going to buy a pair of dress shoes would you sign a contract to only buy those shoes at the Macy’s at Herald Square? So why would you limit your…
How to Find Costly Problems Before You Buy into a Building
Stuff no seller wants you to know about The term “buyer beware” doesn’t just apply to folks on a used car lot, kicking the tires of a recently repainted Buick. Buyers of New York City condos and co-ops need to be wary too because purchasing an apartment in a “lemon” building or one that’s about to undertake some costly repairs, can cost you a ton of money. With over one million buildings in New York City, many of them quite…
Why you should review your home on GoHomeNY – Homeowners Edition
Although over 60% of NYC residents are renters, we originally started GoHomeNY for home buyers and sellers in NYC. We bought and sold three condos in NYC and had remarkably different experiences each time, with the second go around ending in such (dis)stress that we decided to start a website to help other owners in the city. Almost every buyer uses a lawyer and a broker, but beyond reading the minutes and speaking with the management company, there is little…
Check Your Personality Type and Find a Neighborhood to Match
We know that looking for a new apartment is about more than amenities and square footage. You have to figure out exactly where you want to live, and in a city as colossal as New York, the process of choosing a neighborhood can be even more stressful than the apartment choice. Do you want somewhere with lots of green space? Close to shopping? Walking distance from your workplace? In the heart of New York City nightlife? We can look to…
Why maintenance charges always go up and service doesn’t
Like death and taxes, maintenance fee increases are one of the sure things in life A New York City co-op owner recently said writing a maintenance check was like going to the dentist. It’s always painful but can’t be avoided. Maintenance fees, unlike most mortgage payments, which are fixed and do not increase over the period of the loan, almost always increase from year to year. This wouldn’t be so bad if service improved – better heating system, 24-hour doormen,…