New York Property

The High Line Comes Alive

By stevewkin ⋅ December 1, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

A 22-block stretch of west Manhattan is about to have a unique new park. The High Line is being created on top of the old elevated railway that runs along the Hudson River from Gansevoort Street to 34th Street. The park has helped to spur private investment, with about 1.5 million square feet under way [...]

Investment Real Estate Buffalo Cheaper Than Cars

By grandhomes ⋅ November 22, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Freehold detached 4 bedroom investment property FORECLOSURE in Buffalo NY.Secured at $16,000, (£10,666 @ $1.5-£1) average house prices in this street are $40,000. Many updates throughout, new roof, new gutters, soffits, fascias, new bathroom, updated kitchen, new plumbing, glass block windows in basement, hardwood throughout. Projected rent is $600 PCM, netting £234 a month. Overall [...]

New York Rebate Checks Back in the Mail

By MattD ⋅ November 18, 2008 ⋅ One comment

Apparently, New York City isn’t going to stop sending out its $400 property tax rebate checks after all. According to the New York Times in a report on the most recent council meeting, any elimination of the popular rebates requires City Council approval, and Mayor Michael Bloomberg can’t stop them from going out on his [...]

Real Estate Sales Up!

By NickM ⋅ October 27, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

House sales are officially up in Unites States of America amid some of the lowest real estate house prices in years
NAR President Richard F. Gaylord said low home prices and low interest rates have been attracting buyers. “This is the first time since November 2005 that home sales have been above year-ago levels,” he said. [...]

Real estate buyers get lower air fares

By Admin1 ⋅ October 22, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

International real estate buyers and owners are set to benefit this autumn from lower airline prices.
Airlines are leading the way with discounts and specials. For those in the US, American Airlines has been offering a free companion ticket to travelers who book a round trip business-class ticket to the UK. Aer Lingus has recently introduced [...]

Selling a Celebrity’s Former Property

By stevewkin ⋅ October 6, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

While celebrities who try to sell their current properties might not always want to be in the public spotlight, that’s not the case for those who are selling the former homes of celebs and stars. One of the hottest property markets is also one of the best for marketing properties by associating them with their [...]