Sure, the conventional wisdom says a home must be built above ground. But welcome to a new way of thinking, where modern technology provides us with a different viewpoint. What do you think of these? Could you live in a house in a hill?
Located in a fantastic neighborhood (28-21 36th Street, Astoria, NY 11103), these condos are sure to go quick. And why not; you’re surrounded by fine restaurants, cafes, gourmet markets and parks, and if that’s not enough you’re barely a 10 minute trip to downtown Manhattan. With sizeable bedrooms, large windows, abundant closet space (and gorgeous kitchen [...]
Remember Kenneth Starr? Sure you do; he was the financial advisor to high dollar clients and celebrities, namely Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes and Martin Scorsese. In 2010 he was charged with embezzeling $30 million from his clients and was found hiding in the closet when it came time to arrest him. Using a technique very [...]
Remember Kenneth Starr? Sure you do; he was the financial advisor to high dollar clients and celebrities, namely Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes and Martin Scorsese. In 2010 he was charged with embezzeling $30 million from his clients and was found hiding in the closet when it came time to arrest him. Using a technique very [...]
One thing is for sure, if there’s ever been a way to save money, eat healthier and recover just a bit of your sanity, having your own garden is the way to do it. Unfortunately, in New York, there is not a ton of space to have your own greenery. Fortunately, many plants don’t need [...]
The fact is, if you’re selling a home in the current economy, you can’t afford for it to sit on the market. You need that baby sold, preferably yesterday. Now we all know there are many factors that can determine how long it takes for your home to sell (features, price, neighborhood, proximity to public transportation, [...]
When it comes to renting an apartment, most places are pretty basic. You and landlord basically sign a lease agreement saying you aren’t going to destroy the home, or do anything that might harm the residence (own 15 cats, sell drugs, etc), and if you meet these conditions you may rent the apartment for the [...]
Looking for an apartment is one thing; looking for an apartment to share is quite another. When you’re looking for a place that’s going to be shared, whether with roommates or your significant other, it can be difficult to compromise on your dream home wish-list. Here are a few ways to make sure you don’t [...]
There’s no doubt that New York is a breathtaking city. The awe-inspiring skyscrapers alone are enough to make you stop and stare, but at night, it becomes an entirely different entity altogether. If you’re a night-owl, and thinking of making a move to the “city that never sleeps” check out some of these night-time views! [...]
It looks like the waterfront of Long Island City is expanding faster than ever, and a large portion is going to the East Coast towers. Catering to buyers and renters alike, this is, if anything, quite an interesting development in the works. With hardwood floors, vast vertical space, a landscaped common terrace and gorgeous finishes [...]
