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Musings & Tips – Moving in with Someone for the First Time? Get a Dishwasher

June 10, 2010

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A client had a most astute observation today as we were out looking for one bedrooms across the Villages: “We’re going to be living together for the first time.  There are a lot of uncertainties that come with that, so I’m going to be damn sure we have a dishwasher.” While that may sound a […]

Even Flat Growth is a ‘Recession’ – When Prices Hit Bottom and Stay There, Lady Liberty Cries

June 9, 2010

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The more I read about what is to come, the more it seems that there IS another housing recession coming.  Or so I am told. FREEZE.  This is not a dire warning, nor do I mean to infer that prices are heading for another dip.  In some areas they will, and in others, prices should […]

Corcoran’s Monthly Market Snapshot – May 2010

June 9, 2010

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       The The market has changed a lot in the last year.  Compared to May 2009, May 2010 shows a strong uptick in sales in NYC.  Following up on April’s strength, Sales of Co-Ops were up 16% over last year and Condo sales are up 32% .  The average price per square foot is up 20% […]

Renovated UES 1BR on a beautiful East 88th Street block

June 9, 2010

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Looking to live in a true 1BR at an affordable price?  The check out the UES, where available inventory allows for a renovated and bright 1 bedroom for $1,700.  Two units are available in this building on the 2nd and 3rd floor (walk up).  Contact us for more information!  Teamblumstein@corcoran.com

Corcoran’s 3rd edition of the Consumer Report – What the People Have to Say

June 6, 2010

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Last week Corcoran dropped the 3rd edition of its Consumer Report, a survey taken online that feels out where consumers are in their search process, what they think about the market, and how they go about interacting with their search from talking ot their brokers and browsing for property. There are also nuggets of basic […]

Renters Back to Paying Broker Fees: Landlord’s Dropping Incentives as Vacancy Drops

June 1, 2010

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While the sale market may still be waffling a bit for the time being, the rental market has been on a bit of a tear of recent.  Apartments are going on and off the market quicker, and rents are having a tough time being negotiated down.  In light of this, the onus of broker fees […]

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