West Village condo with amazing views to the West and North

 

Client's West Village top floor condo with amazing views to the West and North.  Deal was signed during the Covid lockdown, and we negotiated favorable terms given the uncertainty of that time.  

We polished the floor, replaced the kitchen countertops to granite, repainted.  It's now on the market for rent.  Check out the details at:  West Village condo with amazing top floor views.  

Is now a good time to invest in Manhattan real estate?

 

Is now a good time to invest in Manhattan real estate? Article is about the downcycle from 2017 to 2019, which extended through now due to COVID 19. Many moved out of Manhattan to avoid density and given work from home policies. There is a lot of rental inventory and owners are cutting rental prices. Sale data from Q3 is not out yet. but we are seeing prices come down about 10 percent from pre-COVID. One thing's for sure - it's not a good time to sell, although sellers are still not adjusting to market realities.

Investing in a Manhattan penthouse apartment

Investing in a Manhattan penthouse apartment.  There are downsides as well, such as the elevator stop is always local.  Of course, the benefits of a penthouse unit include the best views, light, feel good factor and numerous other soft perks.

Aidan Booth, online entrepreneur and property investor

 

Interviewed client Aidan on his property investment story. He started with a $30,000, 300 sqft apartment in Buenos Aires, in 2006. He talks about creating passive income, getting lending to benefit from leverage and the driver for coming to invest in Manhattan real estate. Read about it at Aidan Booth, online entrepreneur and property investor.

Property Investment in New York

 

Property investment in New York, specifically in Manhattan, is a prudent decision taken by successful individuals as part of their portfolio planning.  For foreigners, investing in New York property is seen as a safe haven for assets because of the limited supply and high demand coming from people who live here and investors from all over the world.  New York property is a hedge for investors as the world experiences uncertainty in global trade, currency volatility, rising fundamentalism, and raising inequality which creates unrest.  Read the article, Property Investment in New York.

Darling Moon Flowers / Cafe Atelier, Tribeca's unique shop

Darling Moon Flowers / Cafe Atelier is such a unique shop in Tribeca.  The ambiance, quality and presentation is so nice that I had to interview them about it.  Alice Kil, the owner, has a background in French and Korean floral design.  She also worked as a barista.  These formed the founding of her shop in our beloved neighborhood, Tribeca.