How to Investigate Your New (or Current) NYC Neighborhood Moving to a new neighborhood can be so exciting! New shops to explore! New restaurants and bars to try! New neighbors to meet! New spaces to stroll! But moving to a new neighborhood also raises all kinds of questions: Is the area noisy? Where will I go to the gym? Where are…
Manhattan vs. Brooklyn Q2 2018 – The Prices It’s time again to see how the sales numbers stack up in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Below is an infographic to give you a basic overview, based on Corcoran’s most recent quarterly reports for both boroughs. (click here to view the full Manhattan Report and click here to…
My First Apartment In…Prospect Lefferts Gardens Welcome back to my feature, My First Apartment! In this piece, I interview New Yorkers on their experiences in their very first apartment here in NYC. They give the lowdown on the good and the bad plus some tips to help you along with your own home search. Now…
The (Sometimes Unexpected) Benefits and Drawbacks of Renting You’ve heard the mantra over and over again – homeownership is king! It’s what we should all aspire to obtain! And for many folks, being a homeowner comes with many benefits. But contrary to popular belief, renting isn’t exactly “throwing away” money each month. In fact, it…
My First Apartment In…Bushwick Welcome back to my new feature, My First Apartment! In this piece, I interview New Yorkers on their experiences in their very first apartment here in NYC. They give the lowdown on the good and the bad plus some tips to help you along with your own home search. Now let’s…