Florida International guard transfer Denver Jones released his top-six schools on Thursday. The schools that made the cut were Alabama, Auburn, DePaul, Florida State, LSU, and Oklahoma. Jones spent two seasons playing for the Panthers. As a sophomore, Jones averaged 20.1 points per game, 3.8 rebounds per game, and 2.0 assists per game. He also…
Multifamily homes can offer extra income, which is hard to find on Long Island
Angelica Cocha, an agent with EXP Realty in Hampton Bays, received more than 100 inquiries for a rental house several months ago, leading her to hold an open house, something she had never done. Low inventory and high demand continue to make it difficult for tenants in the neighborhoods she works in to find rental…
Pending Home Sales Grew for Third Straight Month, Up 0.8% in February
WASHINGTON (March 29, 2023) – Pending home sales grew in February for the third consecutive month, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Three US regions posted monthly gains, while the West declined. All four regions saw year-over-year decreases in transactions. The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI)* — a forward-looking indicator of home sales based…
No-Fee Flatbush One-Bedroom Asks $2,400 a Month
This mid 20th century one-bedroom offers an appealing amount of storage, a generously sized foyer, and attractive original details. The no-fee rental is located on the fourth floor of a co-op building at 601 East 19th Street in Flatbush, just outside the historic boundaries of Ditmas Park. Originally known as the Hampshire Arms, the six-story,…
Your Rights As A Tenant
Dealing With Damp as a Tenant Once you have noticed that the impact is a problem you will need to speak to your landlord or let the agent immediately and request that whatever is causing it be fixed. The sooner you do this the better. Dealing with damp quickly will help avoid further damage to…
Will you make money on your rental property?
Expenses amount purchase price $500,000 Land transfer tax $6,475 Legal fees $1,695 Down payment (20%) $100,000 Mortgage amount (amortized over 25 years) $400,000 Mortgage rate 4.5% fixed Total mortgage interest over 25 years $264,168 Property value appreciation (annual average) 3% Monthly rental income (rising at 2% annually) $2,000 Annual property tax $3,000 Monthly condo fees…
Is This the Calm Before the Mortgage-Rate Storm? Why Homebuyers Should Hurry
Although the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates on Wednesday, mortgage rates veered in the opposite direction and tumbled. For the week ending March 23, the nationwide average for the popular 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.42%, according to Freddie Mac. That’s down from last week—and it’s the lowest level in more than a month. It’s a…
Set an Impressive Table and Dine in Brooklyn’s Backyard at the Annual Prospect Park Soiree
It is time to start planning your impressive tabletop decor for the return of the Prospect Park Alliance’s annual giant outdoor dinner party celebrating Brooklyn’s backyard. Attendees at the Prospect Park Soiree usually come decked out in festive attire and loaded down with all the makings for a themed tablescape. Tables and chairs are provided,…
Court Rules Stormy Daniels Owes Trump $121,000 Over Failed Defamation Suit
stormy-daniels-RS-1800 – Credit: Ralf Hirschberger/picture alliance via Getty Images The fallout from Donald Trump’s alleged affair with Stormy Daniels landed him in court on Tuesday — but stuck her with a hefty bill. A federal appeals court has ordered Daniels to pay Trump’s lawyers over $121,000 in legal fees stemming from her failed defamation suit…
Rent cap forcing rental property owners out, IPOANS survey says
DARTOUTH: The Nova Scotia government’s rent cap is the number one reason property owners are selling their rental units. That’s one of the major findings of a new survey conducted by the Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia (IPOANS). Rental property owners who sold their units in 2022 or are planning to sell in…