carroll gardens: The All American Stay-cation
- 09/03/09 04:05 AM
Luke Constantino September 3, 2009 A lot of Americans are opting to stay close to home this Labor Day weekend. I hear a lot of people are not traveling abroad or flying as much this year because of the economy. I'm hearing a lot about families camping, going to local area beaches, or staying at home for BBQs and block parties. I myself am going to visit with family for a BBQ. Can this poor economy be bringing family and friends closer together? As a Realtor in NYC, I have noticed a lot of stores closing, high end properties for sale and everyone just trying to … (0 comments)
carroll gardens: Is The Market Getting Better? Is The News Lying To Us?
- 08/26/09 11:41 PM
Luke Constantino | August 27, 2009 Watching the news has pretty much confused me. The say the national average on home sales has risen 4%, 6%, 9% depending on what channel you watch. I feel it's safe to say this because there are some sales going on nationwide, but not enough to be of any significance. I know there is going to be a second wave to this economic crisis coming soon, but I don't know when it will be. There are three different price ranges when it comes to residential properties here in the NYC area: "LOW" being 650K and … (3 comments)
carroll gardens: IS THE MARKET GETTING BETTER?
- 06/28/09 11:41 PM
Luke Constantino | Monday, June 29th 2009 Each market is different. NYC was a bubble market that wasn't affected by the rest of the nation for a long time. I find this not to be true now. I see the market regulating from the extreme overpricing that has gone on here for about 3 to 4 years, but it's still going to take time. The trifecta (low mortgage rates, low prices, tax credit) set up for first time homebuyers is slowly fading away. Even though the tax credit is still in place for people who make less than $ 75,000 annually, … (0 comments)
Have nothing to do with the kids today? The Tribeca area holds a street fair today that shows off all the restaurants, stores and entertainment that make this such a great neighborhood! There will be arts and crafts, face painting, colored hair spray, clowns, special performances and many stars from TV milling around in the crowd. This is going to be one of New York's most unique fun filled areas today and the best part about it? … (2 comments)
Luke Constantino September 3, 2009
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