"Record low inventory!" "Not enough homes to sell!" The persistent kvetching by our local realtors accurately sums up the current real estate market in the Big Apple. Still, why let this whining cast a shadow over the reason WHY supply can't keep up with demand: Living here is pure magic and now everyone wants in! Where else can you... spend a summer morning catching a sunrise over 90-story skyscrapers, "power breakfast" with Fortune 500 pals and then hop on a rowboa

"Record low inventory!" "Not enough homes to sell!" The persistent kvetching by our local realtors accurately sums up the current real estate market in the Big Apple. Still, why let this whining cast a shadow over the reason WHY supply can't keep up with demand: Living here is pure magic and now everyone wants in! Where else can you... spend a summer morning catching a sunrise over 90-story skyscrapers, "power breakfast" with Fortune 500 pals and then hop on a rowboa

One pastrami on rye, three pickles and a side of air rights to go! The 126-year-old downtown Katz’s Deli on Houston and Ludlow sold its air rights. Although the developer’s identity is a mystery, Katz’s future is not. It’s here to stay and continue whipping up some of the best corn beef sandwiches in Manhattan. Current zoning allows structures up to 12 stories high. Written by Melanie Siben

One pastrami on rye, three pickles and a side of air rights to go! The 126-year-old downtown Katz’s Deli on Houston and Ludlow sold its air rights. Although the developer’s identity is a mystery, Katz’s future is not. It’s here to stay and continue whipping up some of the best corn beef sandwiches in Manhattan. Current zoning allows structures up to 12 stories high. Written by Melanie Siben

Any homeowner victimized by Super Storm Sandy knows that standard homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover flooding. But FYI: 1. The National Flood Insurance Program offers flood insurance to homeowners, renters, and business owners if their community participates in the NFIP. You should inquire. 2. In New York, nearly 1,500 communities currently participate in the National Flood Insurance Program. 3. There are two components to flood insurance. One covers the BUILDING after a fl

Any homeowner victimized by Super Storm Sandy knows that standard homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover flooding. But FYI: 1. The National Flood Insurance Program offers flood insurance to homeowners, renters, and business owners if their community participates in the NFIP. You should inquire. 2. In New York, nearly 1,500 communities currently participate in the National Flood Insurance Program. 3. There are two components to flood insurance. One covers the BUILDING after a fl

1. Indoor and outdoor living spaces no longer need to be completely separate. Blur the lines! According to Elle Décor, the end of distinction between these two areas is now all the rage! 2. Large windows are a simple first step to synchronize your indoor and outdoor quarters. Did you see the windows of 432 Park Avenue? Each one is a massive 10’ wide x 10’ tall!! A fabulous trick to open up a room is with the addition of windows. Windows are a wonderful way to expand the size

1. Indoor and outdoor living spaces no longer need to be completely separate. Blur the lines! According to Elle Décor, the end of distinction between these two areas is now all the rage! 2. Large windows are a simple first step to synchronize your indoor and outdoor quarters. Did you see the windows of 432 Park Avenue? Each one is a massive 10’ wide x 10’ tall!! A fabulous trick to open up a room is with the addition of windows. Windows are a wonderful way to expand the size

Flipping is the business of buying a distressed home at a low price, fixing it up, and then selling it for a quick profit. 1. Flipping homes is not as easy as flipping pancakes and definitely not as simple as those “Get Rich Quick” schemes make it appear. 2. Like any business venture, flipping takes time. It could take several months to find and assume the right properties. 3. Finding the properties that are below market value involves timing. Once you find those properties,

Ever since I could remember, I dreamed of living in the city. I aspired to take NYC by storm and live life just like the ever-fabulous Carrie Bradshaw. Like your typical teenage girl, I fantasied about the Sex and the City lifestyle – packed with a fabulous job, glamorous events, and the best friends a girl could ask for. In fact, I can even feel myself channeling my inner Carrie as I write this blog post! But one thing I didn’t think about was apartment hunting. Sure, Carrie