Here are some fun online and in-person Thanksgiving activities provided by the amazing businesses in our area. 1. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2020 (virtual) The annual pageant of giant balloons, floats, cheerleaders, clowns, marching bands, theater and Broadway in New York performances and celebs is one of the best NYC events in November, but this year, the parade will happen without the throngs of crowds, so you can tune in to the “reimagined” rendition of the annual event in your PJs to keep the spirit alive. 2. The Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park Halloween won’t even be over this year when New Yorkers’ favorite winter festivity begins. TheRead More →

When the coronavirus pandemic first reached U.S. shores earlier this year, worries abounded about how it would affect the country’s housing market. Starting in March, home sales all but ground to a halt as Americans stayed at home to avoid getting sick. All the while, mortgage rates turned lower — and lower and lower. The nation saw the beginnings of a boom in refinancing activity, as homeowners welcomed the lowest interest rates on record. A few months later, home-buying activity resumed with abandon. With low mortgage rates locked-in and a desire for more space amid the pandemic, Americans flooded the housing market in search of new homes. Even nowRead More →

The ShowingTime Showing Index measures demand another way: by comparing the number of booked appointments for virtual or in-person showings to the number of properties available. It’s a forward-looking index, explained Michael Lane, president of ShowingTime. “There aren’t that many that are giving you a feel for what’s happening for upcoming sales.” The index uses January 2014 showings as a baseline set at a score of 100, so a score of 150 would indicate a 50 percent increase over 2014’s rate of showings. The more views per property, the higher the index rises. This week’s chart, outlining the past eight months of showing data, confirms the recentRead More →

    If you are a homeowner and you experienced or are experiencing financial hardship during Covid-19 and you don´t know what´s next you can find guidance on the links below. The Mortgage Report Fortune.com Freddiemac.com  Read More →

Erected in 1937, the Griswold is a six-story elevator prewar Art Deco Co-op. Created by the architect, Joshua Tabatchnik, this Co-op boasts one of the more elegantly, detailed lobbies in JH. Located on a tree-lined boulevard within the Jackson Heights Historic District, the apartment features high ceilings, extra windows that overlook treetops. Extra closets (5 with 2 walk-in’s) Huge bedroom, reno K & B, bath offer’s tub & shower, this is a pet-friendly building (dogs up to 50 lbs are welcome), with its own “Private Dog Run”, Party room for children, beautifully planted private garden, extra storage rooms, bike room, walk 5 mins to 2019 renovatedRead More →