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Problems. It’s a national phenomenon, but the numbers are especially striking in Manhattan ... in the third quarter of 2007. Real-estate brokers have said that those numbers could edge up even ... rates are now 43 percent higher than a year ago, according to new figures from the real estate firm [more...]

Date: 2008-10-08 22:42:00

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Contracting With a Property Manager

Contracting With a Property Manager July 7th, 2008 · Comments Off internet marketing Contracting With a Property Manager If you are ... real estate brokers, so that they can legally accept rent and take care of other monetary matters ... necessary maintenance or repairs. Manhattan Commercial Office Space Comments OffTags: Real Estate [more...]

Date: 2008-07-07 23:52:15

Early Addition

Photograph by zev_ari on Flickr From the Gothamist Newsmap: A home invasion robbery at Ryder Ave & Mcdonald Ave in Brooklyn, ... to her--including asking to lick her toes. He was arrested. Real estate brokers are now eying doctors to buy ... in Manhattan. The city is increasing indoor bicycle parking for municipal employees. After a [more...]

Date: 2008-08-28 20:21:59

This Isn’t An Aberrant Market, It Is The Market

A report from Crains New York. “Manhattan’s residential real estate market frenzy is fizzling ... said.” “‘Real estate markets go up and down ... inventory surged 31% to 6,194 units.” “Brokers say the fall off in prices from the first quarter isn’ [more...]

Date: 2008-07-02 14:35:05

ARE YOU A PROPERTY SHARK?

On Tuesday, August 19, 2008, PropertyShark.com is sponsoring a Manhattan real-estate networking event at The Madison & Gypsy Tea (27 West ... from the NYC real-estate industry including investors, developers, brokers, bankers, appraisers [more...]

Date: 2008-08-12 05:35:46

Housing/Subprime/Credit Roundup — September 18, 2008

Items of Interest:------Kenneth Rogoff / Financial Times:America will need a $1,000bn bail-out Link Search: Technorati, Google, IceRocket, ... regulations ----Diana Olick / Realty Check:Housing Stats: Completions Down (Good) But Vacancies ... in...----Seeking Alpha:Manhattan Office Vacancy Rate Could Rise To 12% -- Real estate brokers Jones Lang LaSalle [more...]

Date: 2008-09-18 13:41:00

Tenant Reps Say Sluggish Economy Means Changes in How They Handle Clients

By: Gail Kalinoski, Contributing Editor --Faced with a sluggish economy, tight credit environment and softening office leasing market, ... , a privately-held, mid-size commercial real estate management and leasing firm in Manhattan. Miller said ... tenant representation brokers say their roles have been changing in recent months. Several brokers [more...]

Date: 2008-08-26 00:00:00

Advertise Inside the Box: Taxi TV Ads Target Captive Audience

  Looking for a new place to advertise your business? Think inside the box cab and try Taxi TV ads ... and out-of-towners, who can interact with the screens, as they sit in traffic. Brokers in New York City (Manhattan ... Magazine. Technorati Tags: real estate marketing, video, video ads, advert, corcoran, taxitv [more...]

Date: 2008-09-14 13:38:26

Knowing Your Neighbors

Knowing Your Neighbors July 5th, 2008 · Comments Off internet marketing Knowing Your Neighbors Many of us don’t pay much attention to the ... be registered real estate brokers, so that they can legally accept rent and take care of other monetary matters ... for property managers. Manhattan Commercial Office Space Comments OffTags: Real Esta [more...]

Date: 2008-07-05 18:53:18

Investing In Foreign Property In Estonia

Investing In Foreign Property In Estonia June 26th, 2008 · Comments Off internet marketing Investing In Foreign Property In Estonia With ... in the past containing terms which they did not understand. Many blame mortgage brokers for misleading borrowers. Howe… Manhattan Commercial Office Space Comments OffTags: Real Estate ← Previous [more...]

Date: 2008-06-26 16:52:23

The NYC Apartment Rental System is Infuriating

The NYC Apartment Rental System is Infuriating September 24, 2008 By: Sheara Wilensky Category: New York City Happenings, Real Estate At one point or another, everyone who lives in Manhattan has to deal ... ! I have even seen cases where one apartment is rented with at least 3 different real estate brokers [more...]

Date: 2008-09-24 15:37:34

Manhattan Housing: Mid Year Review

A: Why not, recall my 2008 predictions made Dec. 27, 2007! ... real estate. The 5 stages and an example of how the Manhattan seller likely is thinking goes something ... 2007 comparable sales. 2. Anger - Why isn't this idiot real estate broker doing their job! I mean, 20 people [more...]

Date: 2008-06-25 15:36:48

What I haven't been blogging about...

What I haven't been blogging about... (With all due credit to Diane, from whom I stole the idea) I started another German class two weeks ago ... apartment hunting. Ah, Germany, the land where real estate brokers still make a monopolistic, non ... calls. Reminds me a bit of Manhattan in 2000, before the dot-com crash. And yet prices are quite low [more...]

Date: 2008-05-18 00:16:10

“Don’t squeeze the Charmin!” The Market Is Already Softening

The other day a friend and client called me to get my take on what I thought was happening in the Manhattan Market ... the nation does. Leslie P. Norton The article states: “In the next few weeks, real-estate brokers ... prices already have begun to take hold in lower price ranges. And because New York real estate tends [more...]

Date: 2008-07-02 12:00:14

A Retailer’s Bet on Tony Bennett - New York Times

A Retailer’s Bet on Tony Bennett New York Times, United States - 5 minutes ago An additional $40000 will be spent to generate interest in Lower Manhattan among retailers and the real estate brokers who find the spaces they lease or buy ... [more...]

Date: 2008-10-31 00:10:50

Knitting Factory closing by January, reopening in March

"People are expecting Tribeca to be as quiet as a suburban street in Greenwich, Connecticut," ... our bathroom...it's a nuisance." Joe Rosales, a broker for Lee Odell Real Estate, closed on a $12 million ... talent. "In a lot of ways, Manhattan abandoned us," Hoffman said. "In a belated fashion, [more...]

Date: 2008-09-02 18:31:41

From Frenzy to Fizzle

According to four major brokerage reports released last week, the Manhattan residential real estate market is slowing, as evidenced by falling sales against a sharp uptick in inventory. Brokers say the dive was predictable given falling consumer confidence, increasing mortgage rates and announced layoffs [more...]

Date: 2008-07-04 01:29:46

Talking Out Loud

You know, I want to switch it up a bit and just talk out loud for a discussion today; ... . These are some crazy times, I must say. While the Manhattan real estate market softens, and yes it has softened ... , doesn't make the entire market a frenzy, as we saw from The Real Deal's survey of brokers last week [more...]

Date: 2008-06-13 14:22:03

Manhattan Luxury Condos - great value at 5th on the Park

Real Estate Brokers and homebuyers in Manhattan should take note of the super luxury apartment building in the New South Harlem, ... trains and MTA buses and subways, making all of Manhattan very accessible. The building [more...]

Date: 2008-06-19 21:33:44

Manhattan losing bank branches

Reports coming from real estate brokers specializing in retail locations are predicting that there's soon to be a rash of bank branch closings in the near future. This comes after banks increased [more...]

Date: 2008-09-27 19:16:00

The Buyer - Seller Disconnect

A: Okay, for readers of this site for the past few years the current environment in Manhattan real estate is no surprise. I've downplayed the weaker dollar / foreign demand trade that so many brokers used as a reason ... . The sideline money theory (the argument, mostly by brokers, that there will be a floor on prices because [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 13:30:19

In The News Today

Jim Sinclair’s Commentary I have already told you about this. I feel you should know the reasons behind the attack ... and real estate broker Kenneth Laub, is set to appear today in Manhattan federal court to face securities [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 18:09:15

Starbucks theory of international economics!

Daniel Gross proposes the "Starbucks theory of international economics", which postulates - the higher the concentration of expensive, ... its outlets became pit stops for real-estate brokers and their clients. It also carpet-bombed the business districts of large cities, especially the financial centers, with nearly 200 in Manhattan alone [more...]

Date: 2008-10-28 04:48:00

No Brokers Fee Apartment NYC Directory

No Brokers Fee Apartment NYC Directory What are the basics of New York city real estate? ... in Manhattan, the East Village, Park Slope and trendier parts of Queens are in high demand. That’ ... . By going straight to to a buildings management firms whether it’s a high end Manhattan apartment [more...]

Date: 2008-12-12 02:23:04

Manhattan's Luxury Bubble

Pricked?“One of the reasons we are so deceived by bubbles is the same reason that we are deceived by professional magicians, ... of professional magicians running some of our companies or acting as some of our real estate brokers, we have to expect that what we see is not reality.” Kind of like the way we distrust advertising [more...]

Date: 2008-10-09 15:36:00

Condo Prices Fall in Manhattan! Harlem Sales Fall 76 Percent! End of the World as We Know it?

(post by Dee) According to Mortgage News Daily, Condo Prices are Falling Across Manhattan. Some city brokers will continue to live in denial ... . It was artificially low interest rates and poor lending standards that led to this real estate market bubble ... of all, Upper East Side of Manhattan, prices are down 11% and transactions are 30% lower. I guess [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 19:44:15

Blake and Diana's Favorite South Bay Realtors

In a recent conversation with my wife, we considered which South Bay agents we would choose to work with if we were not in the business ... , and honest Jack Gillespie, South Bay Brokers. Everyone knows Jack. He's the Keven Bacon of local real estate Bob Lane, Shorewood. The king of Manhattan Beach new construction Sean Goodsell and John [more...]

Date: 2008-08-04 21:53:04

Studio for sale in one of the worlds best real estate investment markets (Manhattan, New York, Price: £284,000)

Invest In One The Worlds Most Prestigious And Valuable Real Estate Markets. Take Advantage Of The Weak To Buy A Great And Rare Investment ... . 2 exposures. Brokers welcome to bring your own clients. But no solicitations please. Serious Buyers [more...]

Date: 2008-09-12 20:00:00

The Cool-Down

Manhattan's once red-hot commercial real estate market is cooling ... as financial firms, about 1/3 of Manhattan's commercial tenants, continue to feel the credit crunch ... point could come within months, as rising oil prices and the soft economy continue. Brokers expect [more...]

Date: 2008-07-06 04:16:13

Office Space New York - No Confusions again

Office space New York tends to be making matters worse these days ... Manhattan Office Space is until the end of time is an extremely hard task. Real estate business ... . Manhattan can alter your life mode in seconds and clicks. So do not waste anymore time seeing brokers [more...]

Date: 2008-11-16 08:37:26

Client Claims Real Estate Broker Stole $100K

A new variation on the apartment rent in cash scam: The NY Post reports a woman was swindled out of $100,000 (meant for two apartments at 410 West 53rd Street) by the broker she met on Craigslist who "legitimately rented her a different Manhattan home two weeks before." Ah, the ol' reel them in and then scam [more...]

Date: 2008-10-09 20:30:12

Getting Inventive to Seduce Buyers

THESE are nerve-racking times for brokers. Although prices are higher this year than last, ... counter they were jostling for position at was made of Calcutta Gold marble. A few real estate ... the average sales price for luxury Manhattan apartments slipped 17 percent, to $6.4 million [more...]

Date: 2008-10-03 11:05:18

A Return to the Mortgage Market of the Past

Photo of Erika Miller Melissa Cohn is one of the top mortgage brokers in the country ... to the real estate market next year. I’d love to hear from would-be home buyers. How long ... . Her firm, Manhattan Mortgage, does business not just in Manhattan, but in New Jersey, Florida [more...]

Date: 2008-11-06 23:01:12

Newark touts lower costs to lure Wall Street firms

Newark touts lower costs to lure Wall Street firms by The Star-Ledger Business Desk Friday September 19, 2008, 7: ... is targeting real estate brokers, site selection consultants and executives at New York companies ... to shift 300 jobs to Newark from Manhattan. [more...]

Date: 2008-09-19 12:07:19

Real Estate - Boom or Bust in USA?

The next few decades are bound to see some big waves of development which have the potential to turn America’s metropolises into mega cities ... ranches and farms and many are spread over an area which is probably double the size of Manhattan ... with housing colonies emerging on either side. Brokers here say that the region will be completely transformed [more...]

Date: 2008-08-21 15:50:48

The State of the NYC Real Estate Market

Today I perused the recent report  posted by the Real Estate Board of New York on 2Q08 ... to me most on page 20 (and 11): the actual stats for closed transactions. Manhattan is down 33 ... apartments to a rental client and 90% are offering a free month rent…scary. We (as brokers) need to price [more...]

Date: 2008-07-31 00:37:08

Video Gets Real Estate Agent The Listings

Douglas Heddings is a New York City broker and blogger (True Gotham) ... property. Doug makes some interesting points. Since so few brokers in his market use video ... at a cost of several hundred dollars. With the price of Manhattan properties (and commissions [more...]

Date: 2008-05-13 20:35:49

COMMUNITY SANITATION STEERING COMMITTEE PLEAS WITH CITY TO OUST “GARBAGE GARAGE.”

Its dirty business when it comes to erecting a “garbage garage,” especially in a neighborhood on the rise with million dollar real estate at stake ... facility on the lots at Spring and West Streets. The building will hold Manhattan’s garbage trucks ... has united both residents and developers, who all have a stake in the growing neighborhood. Brokers [more...]

Date: 2008-10-07 16:40:30

Housing Prices: Why Greenspan Is Right About Real Estate Investments

I’ve disagreed with some of the things that former Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan has said and done over the years ... to realtors, appraisers, homebuilders and mortgage brokers. And I’ve come away with one overriding impression ... there have been exceptions in some high-growth areas of the country (like Manhattan and Southern California [more...]

Date: 2008-08-06 14:28:51

Refinancing

Real Estate Weekly - Hidrock refinanceMay 16, 2007 — Hidrock Realty has refinanced its office building at 65 West 36th Street in Manhattan with a $14.75 million loan from Wachovia Bank for a term of. Refinancing Don't get ripped off by the mortgage brokers. Before you refinance, make sure you read this important home refinancing [more...]

Date: 2008-07-07 12:03:05

America’s Most Overpriced ZIP Codes

By Matt Woolsey, Forbes.com Ten spots where buyers pay a huge premium to own relative to how much it would cost to rent. In San Jose, Calif ... While real estate markets may be slumping across the country, there are plenty of neighborhoods ... listings from brokerages and real estate investment trusts, as well as home sales offerings [more...]

Date: 2008-11-27 20:03:51

Mortgage Market Update: Version 1

Hey guys. Sorry for the delay in posts, this week has been absolutely hectic and I’ve had no time at all to take a step back and take a breather ... collateral. 4) A lower cash back limit on cash-out refinances. Once again, due to a softer real estate ... from the wholesale channel at many financial institutions. This means that many brokers will not be [more...]

Date: 2008-08-22 20:15:47

From Russia — With Cash

The Wall Street Journal Oligarchs Buy Homes In Chic U.S. Enclaves; Rock Star’s Two Condos The Russians are coming ... small, they represent an important but little-known demographic group for U.S. real estate. Several ... ’s economy is booming amid soaring energy prices. Moscow real estate is among the world’s costliest [more...]

Date: 2008-07-15 13:07:11

Is This Time Going to Be Like 1929?

Hello Friends! Thanks so much for stopping by and visiting my blog, Stock Picks Bob's Advice! As always, please remember that I am an amateur investor, so please remember to consult with your professional investment advisers prior to making any investment decisions based on this website. How do you describe the trading action on Wall Street? [more...]

Date: 2008-10-10 04:27:57

Mixing Money and Family

Financial advisers say they are fielding many more calls than usual from clients asking which investments to tap into to help their sons and ... to know what investments to cash out of to help relatives, often to buy real estate. They saved $50,000 and planned ... daughters and what the tax implications will be. Mortgage brokers, too, are spending hours [more...]

Date: 2008-10-20 12:14:00

Reshaping Manhattan Retail

An interesting account minted from Catherine Isobe at Jonathan Bernstein Associates: “As the financial services sector implodes, ... in NYC, and will press retail rents downward, unfortunately for landlords. Commercial real estate ... Manhattan retail may soon be facing Bank Branch Blight, according to Jeff Bernstein over at Urban [more...]

Date: 2008-11-17 22:53:41

Rat Race

Well, it's been a crazy week or so for me. I decided on Monday that I needed to go up to New York to look at apartments instead of waiting until ... so many apartments and wandered all over lower Manhattan until I had (and this is disgusting but true ... different brokers - one in the East Village and one in Chelsea. The places I saw in the East [more...]

Date: 2008-07-07 15:53:51

Welcome Home to Phoenix

Nothing says vacation has ended like coming home from San Diego to temps in the one-teens and a house without a working air ... 2, Agents, brokers tap international buyers, features interviews with real estate professionals ... out some of the different terms Canadians have for homes in the Phoenix market, but real estate essentially [more...]

Date: 2008-06-28 15:20:23

THIS AMERICAN LIFE

Ira Glass tells these wonderful stories on NPR. One of the most notable is the one recently about how the mortgage industry sold so may loans backed by homes to people who couldn't pay the mortgage, but not before the brokers resold them ... are we? Adam Davidson: I recorded this at the Ritz Carlton in lower Manhattan. It's a black tie [more...]

Date: 2008-10-06 18:55:09

in Corporate Management | Credit | Derivatives | Real Estate An amusing Bloomberg article details the difficulties that former Citigroup Inc ... U.S. real estate markets." It is sad and almost -- but not quite -- amusing. Don't feel to bad ... earlier. Declines were as much as 25 percent in 14 of 19 wealthy Manhattan suburbs in Connecticut, New [more...]

Date: 2008-06-18 11:07:38

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