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Where in the Upper East and West Side Can You Donate Your Unwanted Items?
There are a lot of good reasons to want to declutter your home and get rid of unwanted items. Doing so can help a home look cleaner and roomier. Plus, if you donate those items you can help those in need and help reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that would’ve come from putting those items in the trash.
What’s WalkScore and how does the Upper East and West Side stand up?
If you like to keep up on the latest real estate trends, then you may have heard about Walk Score. However, even if you do have some idea of what Walk Score is, you may not be fully aware of how they function and what kind of impact they can have on the real estate market. As real estate experts, we’ll walk you through the ins and outs of this relatively novel application and show the kind of influence it could have on your real estate search.
Manhattan Children’s Museum Being Denied Space in Church
If you’re interested in Manhattan community news, then you may have heard about the controversy surrounding the construction of the new Children’s Museum of Manhattan space. As real estate experts, we have to keep on top of all the area news. We’ll keep you in the loop of some recent developments regarding the Children’s Museum’s attempts to get approval for their requested construction.
Avoiding Capital Gains Taxes on Home Sales
When looking at selling your home, it can be exciting to think about the prospects of those sales figures coming in. However, before you think about what to do with that money, you have to take into account the effect capital gains tax will have on that sales income.
Wait, Summer’s Over?
When did that happen? Now that Labor Day has arrived, it’s time to enjoy the last few weeks of summer because we all know what’s next: sweater weather and pumpkin spice everything (see below)!
This month we’ve curated links with tips on buying a duplex in NYC, how to organize kitchen cabinets, and 6 things to do in NYC this Labor Day.
Don’t Let Summer Pass You By!
As the summer continues to heat up, we need to remind ourselves that this warm (OK, hot!) weather doesn’t last for long. Soon enough we’ll be wishing for 80+ degree days and sunsets after 7pm. In the meantime, try and stay cool and enjoy the great things that the city offers this time of year.
The Mansion Tax in NYC: Explained
The Mansion Tax has been a topic in the New York real estate market for some time, but if you’re jumping into the market you may wonder what it is. The Mansion Tax is a 1% surcharge that buyers must pay when purchasing residential property for over $1 million. Although $1 million is now a more appropriate price for a one or two bedroom in Manhattan than a mansion, at the time the tax was imposed the name was more reasonable.
Buying and Selling in a Weaker Real Estate Market
If you’ve been interested in Manhattan real estate, you likely already know that property prices have been down in recent years. A new report by the appraisal and research firm Douglas Elliman and Miller Samuel show that the dip has continued in the first quarter of 2019 and is expected to continue.
Moving Out: 5 Tips to Save Money on Your Next Move
These days, it seems like we’re inundated with commercials for smart appliances for our homes. From refrigerators that can tell you the weather when you ask for it, to stoves that can turn themselves on via voice command and security systems you can arm from an app on your phone, the increase of technology being woven into our daily living routine is cause for examination. All of these appliances make your life easier, sure, but can they actually increase the resale value of your home?
How Do Smart Homes Affect Real Estate Value?
These days, it seems like we’re inundated with commercials for smart appliances for our homes. From refrigerators that can tell you the weather when you ask for it, to stoves that can turn themselves on via voice command and security systems you can arm from an app on your phone, the increase of technology being woven into our daily living routine is cause for examination. All of these appliances make your life easier, sure, but can they actually increase the resale value of your home?
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