Monthly Archives: April 2022

Fully Renovated 3-Bedroom with a 600 Sq Ft Terrace in River North: 635 N. Dearborn

Apr 27, 2022 |

This 3-bedroom in The Caravel at 635 N. Dearborn in River North came on the market in April 2022. I had posted the listing in the comments as it went under contract almost immediately upon listing, but it has come back on the market so now we can chatter about it. The Caravel was built […more]

Falling Real Estate Fever Just May Circumvent a Housing Bubble

Apr 27, 2022 |

The main hope for rising mortgage interest rates was that, in response, real estate prices would cool. Rising interest rates have been a point of concern for investors and average homebuyers alike – with housing more expensive than ever, even a marginal rate increase could mean thousands more paid in mortgage interest.

March new home sales: the last positive revision for 2022?

Apr 27, 2022 |

Tuesday, the new home sales report for March came in as a miss of estimates at 763,000, but the revisions were all positive, which shows that the housing data is still lagging behind the current market reality. That data shows how housing was still on pace to have another solid year before mortgage rates got […more]

Talk of The Town: May 2022

Apr 27, 2022 |

A LOOK BACK This month we’re taking a look back to share some stories and insights into the communities we call home. From how they got their names to the workhorse of Chicago architecture, the ubiquitous two-flat, we offer a bit of local lore and history. WHAT’S IN A NAME? Chicago and most other towns […more]

Get Some Design Inspiration for Your Interiors During NYCxDesign in May

Apr 27, 2022 |

Spring is a time to clean and refresh, and with design month approaching in May, it is also a time to grab some inspiration before tackling some interior projects. This year NYCxDESIGN, a nonprofit that promotes the city’s creative community, is celebrating its 10th anniversary, and exhibitions, panels, open studios… Read More > The post […more]

What’s Happening at Tampa REIA – April 27, 2022

Apr 27, 2022 |

Happening at Tampa REIALive In Person & Online Meetings Upcoming Events Thursday & Friday, April 28th & 29th, 9AM-5PM (In-Person & Online Workshop): The BNB Cookbook Live! is a 2 day Live, In-Person (and Online) Workshop with Ed Middlebrooks that takes place at his lakefront estate at 16617 Ivy Lake Dr, Odessa, FL. RSVP Now! […more]

15 Miles of Sewer Updates to Reduce Flooding Completed in Canarsie and East New York

Apr 27, 2022 |

Construction is complete on nearly 15 miles of new sewer lines and water mains in Canarsie and East New York, the city announced on Earth Day. The $148 million, three-phase overhaul began in 2016 and sought both to reduce flooding in the southeastern Brooklyn waterfront nabes and and curb the amount… Read More > The […more]

Daily Links: Vision for the Interborough Express to Be Presented at a Virtual Town Hall

Apr 27, 2022 |

In the News A Walk Through Frederick Law Olmsted’s Enduring Legacy [NYT] Bay Ridge Father, Son Create Comic Books to Provide Autism Awareness [Eagle] MTA to Hold Virtual Town Hall on Interborough Express in May [amNY] Earth Day Draws Volunteers to Brooklyn Bridge Park Cleanup [BP] Green-Wood’s Summer Concert Lineup Announced [BK Reader] How Spuyten […more]

Haus25 Completes Construction at 25 Columbus Drive in Jersey City

Apr 27, 2022 |

Construction is complete on Haus25, a 57-story mixed-use skyscraper at 25 Columbus Drive in Jersey City. Designed by Elkus Manfredi Architects and developed by Veris Residential, the 626-foot-tall structure yields 750 residential units with interiors designed by Fogarty Finger, as well as an adjacent school designed by KSS Architects in the low-rise podium to the east. Melillo + […more]

Chetrit Group Secures $70M Loan to Purchase 260 South Street on Manhattan’s Lower East Side

Apr 27, 2022 |

The Chetrit Group is now the owner of 260 South Street, a forthcoming high-rise complex on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, following a $70 million acquisition loan from Madison Realty Capital. The waterfront development will eventually include 64-story and 74-story towers in the Two Bridges section of the neighborhood.