When Goldman Sachs recently predicted that 2.25 million people would file for unemployment last week, it made headlines nationwide (including here on HousingWire). That figure would have obliterated the previous weekly record that has stood since 1982. But the actual figure is far, far worse than Goldman Sachs predicted. According to the Department of Labor, […more]
The U.S. GDP grew at an annual rate of 2.1% in the fourth quarter of 2019, according to the third estimate from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, showing the strength of the economy before the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S. The estimate in Thursday’s report is based on more complete source data than what was available […more]
There’s a lot of anxiety right now regarding the coronavirus pandemic. The health situation must be addressed quickly, and many are concerned about the impact on the economy as well. Amidst all this anxiety, anyone with a megaphone – from the mainstream media to a lone blogger – has realized that bad news sells. Unfortunately, […more]
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Ryan DeBerardinis/Shutterstock.com Should I move? What if I’m diagnosed with COVID-19? And more questions about renting right now, answered As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to upend life in New York City, there’s a looming worry among renters throughout the five boroughs: What happens on April 1? For many tenants, that’s the next date that rent […more]
There are two kinds of people in this world: Those who have a healthy amount of self-doubt and those who do not. This story is for the latter. Abraham Lincoln famously struggled with doubt and depression for most of his life. What brought on those feelings? We will never know for sure. Though, it’s […more]
Photos courtesy of The Corcoran Group From the outside, this corner Cobble Hill townhouse is classic Brooklyn with its 1899 brick and brownstone facade, ornate doorframes, and stately bay windows. But inside, it’s like stepping into a Parisian flat, with floor-to-ceiling arched windows, historic mantles and moldings, and a design aesthetic full of gold accents, lush […more]
With many Americans living under self-quarantine, the future of housing and office space will experience radical change. Here are some random thoughts about life after coronavirusappoccalypse: The Man-Bun will make a big comeback due to the inability to get a haircut There will be so much toilet paper to appear on store shelves that it […more]
Photo of Woodlawn Cemetery by Ted via Flickr/cc A housing lottery launched on Thursday for placement on a 20,000-person waiting list for a number of rental properties in the East Bronx. Found across the neighborhoods of Williamsbridge and Wakefield, the location of the buildings stretch from Woodlawn Cemetery to about Pelham Bay. New Yorkers earning 50, 85, 90, […more]
According to the Centers for Disease Control, places with typical large crowds — especially during Spring Break — are closed. It’s especially a bummer for Frontier City, now owned by Six Flags since for the first time, they intended to open for Spring Break. Programs in Scissortail Park and the Myriad Botanical Gardens have now […more]