Your Real Estate Agent, Your Attorney and Your Mortgage Broker – What Are Their Roles? You may or may not realize it, but it takes a team to buy a home and a highly skilled one will make the process of purchasing your home a lot easier. So, who needs to be on your “real…
Tips for Finding the Right NYC Apartment Previously I discussed some factors to take into account when trying to pick the right neighborhood. Today, I’m discussing some of the things you should consider when looking for your actual apartment (besides your budget, of course). Size Do you want a studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom or…
Real Estate Predictions for 2014 Happy New Year readers! Now that 2014 is off and running, it’s time for experts to offer their view on what lies ahead. Overall, the general feeling is one of optimism – and not quite the same cautious optimism seen in past years, but a genuine feeling that we may…
West Village Neighborhood Boundaries: From West Houston Street to 14th Street and from the Hudson River to Seventh Avenue Subways: A, C, E, B, D, F, M, 1, 2, and 3 Architecture: Low rise, pre-war buildings with some post-war mid-rises; federal style townhouses and Greek revival buildings What I Like Most About It: I adore…
History Bit – The Rockefeller Tree Even though I’ve been in New York City for almost 9 years, I always get excited when Christmas rolls around. The city is like a dazzling jewel for the entire month of December, and few things shine more brightly than the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center. For me, it’s…