Monthly Archives: March 2022

NYC opens safe haven site in the South Bronx for homeless New Yorkers

Mar 30, 2022 |

Mayor Eric Adams announces the opening of the Morris Avenue Safe Haven site in the Bronx. Photo credit: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office. Mayor Eric Adams announced on Tuesday the opening of the Morris Avenue Safe Haven site in the Bronx. The new facility will expand shelter access with 80 beds as well as offer on-site […more]

Midwood Tudor With Wall Moldings, Deco Bath, Garage Asks $950K

Mar 30, 2022 |

It is a modest brick Tudor in need of a creative eye, but this Midwood detached house does offer some nice early 20th century details, four floors of living space and a garage at a price under the million dollar mark. The exterior of the 15-foot-wide house at 1216 East… Read More > The post […more]

Apples-to-Apples to Index for Another Bernal Home

Mar 30, 2022 |

As we outlined a few weeks ago, the 4-bedroom Bernal Heights home at 600 Gates Street was taken down to the studs, completely remodeled, and then sold for $1.720 million in August of 2016. The “luxurious, comfortable home” features an open lower level with a separate entry, wet bar and full bath; an open kitchen […more]

Waldo Home Sales Report – February 2022

Mar 30, 2022 |

I have some interesting numbers to report today regarding Waldo home sales stats–overall prices are lower compared to a year ago. That’s unusual, and as we are now in the strong spring home buying season, and I don’t think we can expect falling prices as a trend! I am checking single family homes in Waldo, […more]

Talk of The Town: April 2022

Mar 30, 2022 |

SUSTAINABLE LIVING AT HOME The theme for this year’s Earth Day on April 22 is “Invest In Our Planet.” Spring is also the Earth’s time for renewal. So this month, we’re focusing on ways to make our homes and lives more Earth-friendly. From more sustainable daily practices to a major home remodel, there are many […more]

Impact of Higher Prices & Rates

Mar 30, 2022 |

Everyone is worried about rising rates, and their impact on the future of the market. The combination of higher rates AND higher prices is dramatic when compared to just a year ago. Here is a comparison between the NSDCC closed sales between Feb. 1st and March 29th: Year Median List Price Median Sales Price 30-Yr […more]

300-foot-tall Ferris wheel with views of NYC to open at NJ’s American Dream mega-mall

Mar 30, 2022 |

All images courtesy of American Dream New Jersey’s American Dream mega-mall and Skyviews of America on Wednesday announced the opening date for Dream Wheel, a 300-foot tall Ferris wheel with incredible views of the Manhattan skyline, the Hudson River, and the New Jersey Meadowlands. The Dream Wheel, which can hold 16 passengers at a time during a 30-minute ride, […more]

Katy Perry hangs $19.5-million price tag on Beverly Crest estate

Mar 30, 2022 |

After moving to Montecito with Orlando Bloom, pop star Katy Perry is shopping around her Regency-style home in Beverly Hills Post Office for $19.475 million.

The Best Week To List Your House Is Just Around the Corner

Mar 30, 2022 |

Are you thinking about selling your house? If so, you may want to make it a priority to start the process soon. According to realtor.com, the sweet spot for sellers is just around the corner. In a recent study, experts analyzed housing market trends by looking at data from the past several years (excluding 2020, […more]

The Top 5 States for Buying Investment Properties (2022)

Mar 30, 2022 |

With so many investment markets to choose from, figuring where to buy rental properties can be a daunting prospect. While investors can find opportunities just about anywhere, your choice of market can make or break your wealth-building efforts.