Monthly Archives: July 2019

From NYC’s first gated community to Woody Guthrie: A history of Sea Gate

Jul 31, 2019 |

Photo via Flickr cc  What do Woody Guthrie, Isaac Bashevis Singer, and Frank Schubert (the nation’s last civilian lighthouse keeper) have in common? They all lived in Sea Gate, a private community at the westernmost tip of Coney Island. Sea Gate began as a 19th-century playground for the rich, turned into a hotbed of Yiddish literature […more]

5 Year Plan To Increase Your Home Equity

Jul 31, 2019 |

Many questions about the real estate housing market focus on current home prices and where they are trending. To answer these questions, we can turn to the most current Home Price Expectation Survey (HPES). Quarter 2 – 2019 survey results are as follow: Home values are expted to appreciate by 4.1 in 2019 Over the […more]

In Harlem and Roosevelt Island, nearly 2,000 apartments will go affordable

Jul 31, 2019 |

Roosevelt Landings on Roosevelt Island is one of the properties acquired in the deal. | CTC Creative Five former Mitchell-Lama properties will mostly return to rent regulation under a new deal Some 1,900 market rate rentals in East Harlem and Roosevelt Island will be converted to affordable apartments for low-income New Yorkers. L+M Development Partners […more]

Endless Summer: 10 Luxury Lake Homes

Jul 31, 2019 |

With a few weeks left to savor the sweetness of summer, many North Texans are drawn to pools and lakes alike.   These amazing waterfront properties will have you wishing for one last lake trip before heading back to school. Better yet, make yourself at home and enjoy an endless summer.   4370 Palm Drive | Caney City | $7,580,000   6 Island Drive | […more]

Chelsea’s first passive house building launches affordable lottery with units from $1,169/month

Jul 31, 2019 |

Rendering via ZH Architects As Cityrealty reported, construction topped out at Flow Chelsea at 211 West 29th Street last fall; the 24-story building’s distinguished stone facade and framed windows are all the way up, and as work winds down, an affordable lottery has been announced for 17 of the building’s 55 units. Individuals and households […more]

Mortgage Rates to Remain Low

Jul 31, 2019 |

As long as everything stays rosy, we’ll be fine…… The housing market has been looking slightly better over the last few month and Freddie Mac July economic report reflects that fact.  They also maintain a It eradicates general debility, and helps in getting rid of Erectile viagra no prescription online http://deeprootsmag.org/2013/10/28/first-creation-one-loss-but-many-gains/ Dysfunction safely. Even it […more]

Getting Schooled in the Mission

Jul 31, 2019 |

As we first reported two years ago: While plans to convert the Mission District garage at 3140-3150 16th Street into a massive 20,000-square-foot restaurant and event space dubbed The active ingredient in the medication is Vardenafil, which is also used in the branded medicine best prices on viagra. generic vs viagra cute-n-tiny.com It also goes […more]

Sound Off: Why is right now one of the best times of year to be buying a home in the Bay Area?

Jul 31, 2019 |

A: In many local real estate markets, summer is an active, busy time. In San Francisco, the data shows otherwise. Days on market and sales price dip slightly in July and August. But why? The weather is warm outside of the city and there are several long weekends, holidays and festivities … all of which […more]

Enjoy the Beach and Lake Breezes at 5483 S. Hyde Park Blvd in East Hyde Park

Jul 31, 2019 |

This 3-bedroom vintage unit at 5483 S. Hyde Park Boulevard in East Hyde Park came on the market in May 2019. Built in 1909, it has 6 units. This is a 2000 square foot top floor unit with its own private front patio. It still has many of its original features including crown molding, exposed […more]

Steven Holl’s geometrically fabulous Catskills ‘Y House’ asks $1.6M

Jul 31, 2019 |

Image credit: Alon Koppel for Sotheby’s International Realty. Designed by renowned architect Steven Holl, this modern retreat in Middleburgh, NY says yes from the minute you see it. Holl’s bright sunset red “Y House,” perched atop a hill in the Catskills, extends two arms ending in balconies, ready to embrace daily sunlight throughout the three-bedroom residence. […more]