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How does one luxury building in New York City distinguish itself from the rest? The amenities they offer make all the difference. Buildings offer many perks in order to compete with the multiple residence buildings in the same area. Aside from ...

The New York City real estate market is gearing up for a competitive season with 11 percent less houses on the market in Brooklyn and Manhattan than this same time last year. In upper Manhattan, known to be the least expensive area in the city,...

In a city where the land is scarce, the best option is to build upwards. Many skyscrapers in New York used to be constructed as office buildings, but over the past twelve years a trend has emerged of building towers as luxury residential develo...

Thinking of selling your home? Now may be the best time because the current market strongly favors sellers, according to recent studies. The first half of 2017 was the most profitable period in the past ten years for sellers. In the first quart...

Nicknamed “The New West Side”, Hudson Yards is the new neighborhood for those looking to live in the heart of New York City. Located between 10th and 12th avenues from West 30th to West 34th Street, Hudson Yards comes in high demand, boasti...

Ameriquest was one of the country’s largest sub-prime mortgage lenders until it imploded in September 2007. According to a former Ameriquest broker, “One day we were hosting lavish parties, and the next, movers were carrying out our desks a...

There's no doubt that loft style living is one of the most common New York City dreams. With the surplus of commercial property in the city, it's fair to wonder if it's worth it to convert a commercial space into a home. Apart from the obvious ...

New York’s tax abatement extension is well under way. The new bill allows for large project developers (300 units or more) to apply the abatement for 35 years (up from 25) if they set aside 25 to 35 percent of units for low-moderate income te...

Have you been waiting to lock your rate? Now is the time. And although the initial increase in the first quarter did not come as a surprise, these rate are still considered positive for the consumer. In December of 1981 rates were at 15.8% and ...