Monthly Archives: July 2022

16 Patio Chairs Your Outdoor Space Needs This Summer

Jul 28, 2022 |

Enjoy the warm weather in style and comfort. READ MORE…

This Ultra-Versatile Organizing Find Will Keep the Tiniest Spaces Clutter-Free

Jul 28, 2022 |

Space-saving, stackable, and stylish. READ MORE…

This Week’s Open Houses: Play it Safe in the City’s Finest Neighborhoods

Jul 28, 2022 |

Looking for a safe neighborhood, a good school district, and easy access to the city’s finest dining and shopping? See More…

UWS Brownstone with Owner’s Triplex and Pink Interiors Asks $8.5M

Jul 28, 2022 |

Owning a home on the Upper West Side sounds like a dream, especially when it comes to brownstones. Now imagine owning an entire brownstone located just off Broadway, with seven total apartments inside of it-including a triplex for you to live in. For the right buyer, 251 W. 76th Street can make that dream a […more]

Stewart and First American grapple with drops in title orders

Jul 28, 2022 |

During their first quarter 2022 earnings calls with investors, “Big Four” title insurers, Stewart Information Services Corporation and First American Financial, both stressed how prepared they were to take on a rising interest rate environment. Based on second quarter 2022 earnings, it appears, that at least for now, their preparedness is paying off. While neither […more]

U.S. House passes remote online notarization bill

Jul 28, 2022 |

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill late Wednesday creating federal minimum standards, which would allow notaries nationwide to perform remote online notarizations. The legislation passed the House with a vote of 336-90. A key to advancing the universal adoption of fully electronic mortgages is the creation of remote online notarization (RON) standards across […more]

As rents increase in New York City, so do evictions

Jul 28, 2022 |

Photo courtesy of CityRealty The number of evictions in New York City has increased every month from January to June, according to new city data. The state’s eviction moratorium expired on January 15 after officials extended it several times after it first took effect in March 2020, at the start of the pandemic. The data comes […more]

NYC to host 10 free concerts across the five boroughs as part of ‘Rise Up’ series

Jul 28, 2022 |

RISE UP Summer Concert Series at Wingate Park in Brooklyn. Credit: Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office on Flickr A new concert series that will take place in every borough throughout the summer officially kicked off on Wednesday. The “Rise Up NYC’ series involves 10 free community concerts in parks and outdoor spaces across the city. According to Mayor […more]

Benchmark Mortgage Rate Drops. Yes, Drops

Jul 28, 2022 |

Measured prior to yesterday’s announcement of another 75 basis point hike to the federal funds rate, the average rate for a benchmark 30-year mortgage had dropped 24 basis points (0.24 percentage points) over the past week to 5.30 percent, which was still 250 basis points and roughly 90 percent higher than at the same time […more]

Tips for Shading Your Oasis

Jul 28, 2022 |

It sometimes takes a lot of work to get your landscaping just the way that you want it, but it’s worth it when you get to sit down and enjoy your hard work. The only problem is that sometimes it’s just too hot to spend much time out enjoying! This is especially problematic if your […more]