This month I’m going to continue my discussion on buying versus renting. Even with clothing, this seems to be a more and more popular option with the advent of Rent the Runway. Renting can be a disruptive business model for the status quo, even in businesses that have been rentals for years- a la Zipcar
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Before I could even get to 130 West 12th – all of the one-bedrooms were sold. I was shut out of a buyer appointment last week to see it- and so I’ll have to report back next month. I will also be reporting back on One57, the new Extell development between 6th and 7th avenues
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The days between Thanksgiving and Christmas create some vocals fans or detractors. Personally, I think of “My Favorite Things” from “The Sound of Music,” as I window shop or get bombarded by TV or Internet ads. Much from which to choose, whether gifting to yourself or others. Who couldn’t use a few ideas for Holiday
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Well, folks- Forgetting about the macro economic conditions, all of this turmoil in Europe has really helped mortgage rates stay down. While we are continuing to see challenging underwriting conditions, the upside is that rates are still historically low. They’ve come down about 0.25% in the last few weeks. 30yr fixed are around 4%, 15-yr
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A Sweet Holidays to you and a Prosperous New Year From Scott, Emily, Alyson, Wendi & Jenna The Harris Residential Team May this be the best year yet for you and yours.
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A very quick New Development Round-Up. There have been some very interesting properties which have hit the market in the last few days. I will be seeing: 130 w 12th, 374 Broome very soon. We’ll touch on a building which I had seen last year, and revisited with a customer recently. The Dillon, 425 West
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The question I am thinking about is this: What will drive the Real Estate Market more, strong employment, or better bonus season? Conversely, will weak employment and a down bonus season destroy any RE market momentum we have here? I would argue that a search for Value in the market, with many finding it, seems
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As a Real Estate Professional, I complete a number of Continuing Education hours every year or every other year. Last week, the instructor spoke of using metaphors and stories to make your point. With mortgage rates, there seems to be no shortage of metaphors. To me, the best one right now is that of a
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As I write this, Zuccotti Park is getting powerwashed. This evening, we should see a fairly strong rainstorm doing the rest of the job, while also sadly sweeping away some of our beautiful yellow, red and orange Autumn leaves across town. By tomorrow and the weekend, will Occupy Wall Street seem like a dream? No
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Friends, Clients, Colleagues: Want to pop out and say hello Sunday? Here will be my estimated whereabouts: I’m BIB #20486 Click here to see where I will be: 2011NYC Marathon Pacing & Info You can also track my real-time progress via the cool new marathon iPhone or Android app, which can be downloaded here: http://www.ingnycmarathon.com/entrantinfo/Join_In.htm
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