This could be the hottest NYC neighborhood in fifty years

New Yorkers are tormented by those blessed people who managed to secure a rent-controlled apartment in the coolest neighborhood, years before everybody else. We desperately want to be one of those lucky few someday. Since we don’t have a Magic-8 Ball that can reveal the hottest nabe of 2068, we were forced to do the […]

Vacant real estate redevelopment bill passes Assembly panel

Assemblyman Ron Dancer is attempting to address New Jersey’s vacant shopping malls and office parks, amid a shift to urban hubs, co-working spaces and greater online shopping habits among residents. A bill sponsored by Dancer unanimously passed the Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee on Thursday. “The landscape of our state is littered with abandoned, […]

The top 10 biggest real estate projects coming to NYC

Developments in the neighborhood took the top two spots for September. Douglaston Development’s plans for a 740,000-square-foot project at 601 West 29th Street was at No. 1, and Rockrose Development’s plans for a 400,000-square-foot project at 555 West 38th Street took the No. 2 spot. Both projects are components of even larger developments that the […]

Just Announced: The Jersey City Summit for Real Estate Investment Returns Nov. 13th 2018

The fourth annual gathering of Jersey City’s real estate industry is back and bringing it a fresh perspective on Jersey City and the region’s real estate market. The Jersey City Summit for Real Estate Investment is the area’s most well-attended event that focuses solely on Jersey City. It’s here that connections are made, opportunities realized, […]

NJ Airbnb users now must pay tax, unless they use a real estate agent

Visitors to the Shore who want to avoid paying a new occupancy tax have a loophole: Find a place to stay through a real estate agent. Otherwise, guests who book rooms directly from owners through online sites such as Airbnb and VRBO are scheduled to begin paying a 5 percent tax on Oct. 1. “Since […]

Four Ways Real Estate Can Boost Retirement Income

By Bobby Montagne | Forbes Real Estate Council Even if you manage to sock away a fair amount in your 401(k) every year, it’s not unusual to worry that inflation may eat away at the value of your retirement portfolio. To reduce the likelihood of that happening, you can boost retirement income by investing in […]