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Happy Summer! Perhaps any or all of these three mortgage-related items/risks may on your mind … We’ll try to help you answer them right now. 1) How do I feel comfortable submitting a non-contingent offer on a property when I need a mortgage, and do not have the cash to buy the property outright? 2)Read more

I recommend to my buyers to assemble their team and organize their finances completely before they set out to find an apartment. This includes creating an updated balance sheet, getting as specific as possible on the ideal apartment with me and my team at Brown Harris Stevens, speaking to a real estate attorney so he/sheRead more

I was lucky enough to run my 11th marathon this past weekend in Minneapolis (translation: Cloudy Water, for those who didn’t know). A gorgeous town before the snow hits, with neighborhoods that are built around lovely lakes.   Twin Cities Course And as I head to Boston while I’m writing this for a conference, I’veRead more

So we were discussing the possible motivators at the high end. Clearly, the sales which have recently recorded, or units gone into contract have motivated some sellers to list. For example, we have a combination at 502 Park; an absurd price at 50 Central Park South, given the Steve Wynn purchase recently; Lots of greatRead more

Over the last few weeks since our last market update, I’ve seen continued, consistent, significant action across all of my listings. Sellers are pleased, buyers seem quite happy. Rates are low, somehow getting lower- My economist client wrote me from China overnight, saying: “It seems that premium cities are hot while the rest of theRead more