Monthly Archives: July 2022

The Insider: Reimagined Layout Improves Flow of Long Park Slope Prewar for Young Family

Jul 21, 2022 |

Before the comprehensive renovation of this 81-foot-long apartment, one could easily have gotten 10,000 steps a day just walking back and forth down the lengthy hallway connecting the kitchen at one end with the living room at the other. When a couple with young children went to contract on the apartment… Read More > The […more]

Purchase mortgage rates rise ahead of Federal Reserve meeting

Jul 21, 2022 |

Purchase mortgage rates increased for the second consecutive week but at a slower pace as the market chewed on the latest U.S. inflation data, the expectation of a tightening Federal Reserve’s monetary policy, and its economic impacts.   After jumping 20 basis points last week to 5.50%, purchase mortgage rates increased this week to 5.54%, according to the […more]

In a bad mortgage market, these are areas of opportunity for lenders

Jul 21, 2022 |

Home listings grew, credit scores improved and tappable home equity increased in the second quarter of 2022 from the first quarter. Those the three areas represent an opportunity for lenders grappling with a deeply challenging mortgage market, Sales Boomerang said in its second quarter mortgage opportunities report. Sales Boomerang reviewed data from more than 170 residential mortgage lenders […more]

Fort Greene Landmark Lafayette Grocery and Dairy Shuts Up Shop

Jul 21, 2022 |

Lafayette Grocery and Dairy has closed its doors after years serving bagels, sandwiches and wraps to its Fort Greene and Clinton Hill neighbors. The store at at 133 Lafayette Avenue lost its lease and was evicted by the city marshal on July 8. A local alerted Brownstoner to the landmarked bodega’s… Read More > The […more]

660 Fifth Avenue’s New Curtain Wall Reaches Roof Parapet in Midtown, Manhattan

Jul 21, 2022 |

Re-cladding work is wrapping up on 660 Fifth Avenue, a 39-story commercial tower in Midtown, Manhattan. Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox and developed by Brookfield Properties, the project involves extensive interior renovations of the 64-year-old building’s 1.25 million square feet of office space and the complete replacement of its mid-century curtain wall with a more transparent modern […more]

Orlando State of the Market June 2022

Jul 21, 2022 |

Orlando Area Residential Real Estate Snapshot for June 2022 State of the Market Inventory increased by 41.2% from May 2022 to June 2022, with 1,586 more homes on the market in June compared to May. This is the second month in a row with a surge in inventory, following May’s increase of 44.2%. Inventory increased […more]

Think Home Prices Are Going To Fall? Think Again

Jul 21, 2022 |

Over the last two years, the rate of home prices appreciated at a dramatic pace. While that led to incredible equity gains for homeowners, it’s also caused some buyers to wonder if home prices will fall. It’s important to know the housing market isn’t a bubble about to burst, and strong market fundamentals support home […more]

Renderings Revealed for Commercial Renovation at 3 Times Square in Manhattan

Jul 21, 2022 |

Renderings reveal a top-down renovation project at 3 Times Square, a 30-story office tower in Midtown, Manhattan. Led by The Rudin Family, one of New York City’s largest property owners, the scope of work involves a re-cladding of the lower glass curtain wall, upgrades to the lobby building mechanicals, and newly outfitted amenity spaces.

A Design-Loving Buyer’s Dream Home Just Listed on Desco Drive

Jul 21, 2022 |

For all you design enthusiasts out there, this home just north of the Park Cities is a must-see. See More…

Housing Lottery Launches for The Green House, at 10-27 Jackson Avenue in Long Island City, Queens

Jul 21, 2022 |

The affordable housing lottery has launched for The Green House, a mixed-use building at 10-27 Jackson Avenue in Long Island City, Queens. Designed by Studio V Architecture and developed by Charney Companies, the structure yields 46 rental apartments, an expansive amenity package, ground-floor retail, and 40 parking spaces. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 14 […more]