Monthly Archives: May 2022

The Best of Northern Colorado – Your Ultimate NoCo Guide for Spring

May 26, 2022 |

As Spring continues to unfold and the weather eventually makes up its mind, there are countless activities to partake in, both indoors and outdoors. There’s so much happening in NoCo (Northern Colorado)! Fort Collins, Greeley, Estes Park, Loveland, and the surrounding areas all have a plethora of activities for just about everyone. Here’s a snippet […more]

Hillsborough and Pinellas County April 2022 Market Statistics

May 26, 2022 |

The latest stats are out – and we are seeing a slight shift in the market from last month’s numbers.  For example, looking at Pinellas County – we had a .7 month supply last month and crept up slightly to .9 months supply.  Still very, very much a seller’s market (6 months is considered a […more]

Where to Get Rid of Stuff in St. Louis

May 26, 2022 |

Whether you are preparing to move or spring cleaning, not knowing where to go with all your unwanted stuff is stressful. This week we took a trip to the St. Louis Household Hazardous Waste drop off point in north county to responsibly rid a client’s basement of excess paint. This led us down the path […more]

Contemporary artist Rashid Johnson lists Kips Bay townhouse for $5M

May 26, 2022 |

All photos courtesy of Evan Joseph / Sotheby’s International Realty Artist Rashid Johnson and his wife, fellow artist Sheree Hovsepian, are selling their brick townhouse in Kips Bay for $4,995,000. Located at 139 Lexington Avenue, the turn-of-the-century four-bedroom property measures more than 4,100 square feet across five floors. Every level boasts original details–like mantles, plaster crown moldings, […more]

Florida-based LO accused of falsifying documents

May 26, 2022 |

A Florida-based loan officer faces more than 30 years in federal prison if convicted on charges alleging she falsified divorce papers and child support payment information to help unqualified borrowers secure a loan, according to a Department of Justice indictment.   Evelisse Hernandez is charged with four counts of bank fraud and four counts of […more]

Single-Family Housing in Dallas Needs Attention But Not a Drastic Overhaul, Dallas Architecture Forum Panelists Say

May 26, 2022 |

Local experts gathered for an online panel discussion Wednesday to discuss the future of single-family housing in Dallas. See More…

Real Estate For the Affluent

May 26, 2022 |

Economic_Forecast_May_22 We’re going to be hearing for months about how sales are dwindling. It’s mostly due to comparing 2022 stats to last year’s numbers, which were the most frenzied-up numbers ever. But it is also due to it being a market for the affluent now. Look at the chart above. Even though sales are down […more]

Choosing a Studio Shed

May 26, 2022 |

The idea of the “she-shed” has come and gone, and left behind a whole new understanding of how sheds can be used to add extra space to a property that could stand more room to move. With the rise of work-at-home jobs, a home that’s already stuffed full of life can be made even more […more]

Check This Video for Insight From Brownstoner Webinar ‘Tips for Buying in Westchester’

May 26, 2022 |

Thinking about moving to Westchester? Local expertise is key, advised panelists at a recent Brownstoner webinar “Tips for Buying in Westchester.” Watch the free webinar here: The webinar, part of the Brownstoner Home Event Series, featured Brian Scott Cohen, a senior loan originator at GR Affinity, who offered the advice: “When… Read More > The […more]

5 Things to do in the North Shore: May 27

May 26, 2022 |

Spring is here with fresh adventures for you around town and online! Here’s a round-up of five activities that we found most interesting for you this week. A Piece of Prokofiev, a Taste of Tchaikovsky Northbrook Symphony’s 2021-22 season comes to a magnificent finale with a program featuring Prokofiev’s “Violin Concerto No. 1” and Tchaikovsky’s […more]