Headline 30-year mortgage rate at 4.18%
From bankrate.com As you may recall, around this time last year rates “jumped” from about 3.5% to around 4.5% by …
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Real Estate Scam Alert – ESCOs and energy deregulation
The other day my doorbell rang. I initially assumed it was a solicitor, but the gentleman started with a very …
A look back in time: Conan O’Brien apartment hunts in NYC
This clip which is apparently from 2001 is kind of funny but also provides an interesting look back in time. …
NYC Unemployment at 8.3% as of March, consistent with a slight improvement
As of March 2014, unemployment in the NYC area stood at 8.3%, versus 8.6% the same time last year. The …
Headline 30-year mortgage rate at 4.28% (Freddie look back)
According to http://www.bankrate.com/ Which by the way is exactly where it was back on 4/13/14. Lets do a recent look …
National Grid is ridiculous
I’ve had some issues with National Grid that property owners should be aware of. One is regarding new accounts, the …
Humble beginnings
Today Rudin Management is a family controlled NYC real estate powerhouse worth billions. But the family legend starts with Louis …
How much does an elevator cost? A cheaper alternative
How much does an elevator cost, specifically for a building that doesn’t have one? In addition to the cost of …
Is PLG or PPS the next hot hood?
For several years I’ve been watching Prospect Lefferts Gardens and Prospect Park South with great interest, and even attempted to …
FICO credit scores and mortgages
For most of us, credit scores are something we understand at a high level but don’t know exactly how they …
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