May 2024: Springtime Choices
We went to Barcelona over spring break, and although I loved all the culture and the mouth-watering tapas, all I kept thinking was—I gotta get me one of those Gaudi houses! Sigh. A postcard will have to do. One of Casa Mila and Park Guell to salivate over as a souvenir. Back home, we were excited to learn that Ryan got multiple scholarship offers from his top-choice schools! He’ll be going to the University of Miami this fall, and we couldn’t be happier.
As for the real estate side of life, we are busy launching the last of our spring market properties, trying to get them out there before everyone goes away for the summer. Obviously the rise in interest rates had some buyers slamming on the brakes and delaying their purchasing plans. But others are boldly going ahead and taking advantage of what might be a less competitive situation. Of course, sellers have caught on, and sometimes you’ll find an intentionally underpriced property designed to create a buying frenzy. If you’re a first-time buyer, this can be super frustrating since these bidding wars make for good storytelling for owners and selling agents alike but are not reflective of the actual economic reality of the market.
What’s Happening?
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Our Services
Choosing who to work with to buy or sell your property is a big deal. Discover our approach to working with buyers and sellers, and keep reading as we showcase recent successful buy-side deals and highlight the exceptional features of our current listings.
30 Park Place, Apt 67A | 4 BD 6 BA | $12,100,000
BUYING
We can’t get over the views from this Tribeca stunner! Featured in Elle Decor, this 4-bedroom condo features amazing city AND river views. Add in a dramatic foyer and gorgeous herringbone-pattern floors, this home is an absolute dream. If you’re looking for your own piece of real estate eye candy, get in touch with us!
132 Decatur Street | 9 BD 5 BA | $1,899,000
SELLING
If you're in the market for an excellent townhouse with rental income, look no further! This unique Bed-Stuy home offers you a garden and parlor level duplex along with rental units up above. Enjoy the private garden, renovated kitchen, and turn-of-the-century style that this property has to offer.
NEW DEVELOPMENT
For your first peek behind the scenes, we’re starting at the beginning. We have three new developments we’re currently working on, and we began with evaluating the lot our developer planned to purchase. Specifically, we ask ourselves what’s the best way to maximize the use of the new building? Who are our target buyers who will love what we have to offer? What amenities will they want? How many bedrooms do they need? When those questions are answered, we turn to price, trying to find a number that is right for the market in two years and will draw buyers in. There’s a lot to consider at this early stage, but doing our research at the beginning helps us guarantee success in the future.
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