Browsing All Posts published on »January, 2011«

Staging 360 – Using All Senses to Sell a Home

January 28, 2011

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The Realty Times just posted an interesting article on preparing one’s house for sale.  It more or less posits that you should incorporate all the senses when selling, as an individual inhabits their home with all 5 senses.  We generally can think of aesthetic reasons to change it up – your private photos, ‘unique’ furniture and nick knacks can […]

Stay That Hammer! Presale Renovation Do’s and Don’ts

January 25, 2011

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Your electric stove is caked deep with Bolognese residue and your wooden backsplash is little too 70’s even for your own, uh, peculiar preferences.  The bathroom tile is cracked here and there and there rust in the tub.  But what views you have of the city! OK, so your situation may not be quite that bad, […]

Corcoran’s 4th Quarter 2010 Market Report

January 12, 2011

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It is our pleasure to inform you that Corcoran has released its Fourth Quarter Corcoran Report, our quarterly survey of residential real estate sales in Manhattan. This report compares data based on deals that closed in 4Q 2010 (October 1 through December 31) with those closed in the prior quarter and in the same quarter […]

Amazing Timelapse Video of NYC

January 12, 2011

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While this is a touch different from our regular posts, it feels relevant to share some beautiful imagery of the city we take on every day.  Check out this timelapse video by Josh Owens.  My favorite part?  How the plans look like shooting stars. Enjoy!

News Agency Disclosure Laws in Effect for NYC

January 10, 2011

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New York City prides itself on being protectionist when it comes to tenant rights.  The newest law in this vein requires a clearer understanding between individuals and brokers on the nature of the broker’s position in any real estate transaction. Agency disclosure refers to the act of letting everyone involved in a real estate deal know […]

Rents Rise as NYC Vacancy Rates Continue to Fall

January 10, 2011

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Even with the addition of over 7,000 residential units from developers throughout New York City, the Wall Street Journal is reporting that vacancy rates fell from last quarter and rents continue to rise.  In broad terms the average rent in NYC is within reach of $2,800 and vacancy for all boroughs is just above 3%.  As […]

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