Tenants at a building in Toronto’s High Park neighborhood say they are feeling priced out after finding out their rent will increase nearly 12 per cent this year, and are calling for more rent control. Ben Scott received a notice of increased rent from his landlord at the Livmore High Park building at 55 Quebec…
The realtor is slammed for a video of a seven-figure Manhattan studio with a bed hidden in the wall
‘$1m for a Murphy bed?!’ The realtor is slammed for gushing video of a seven-figure Manhattan studio with a bed hidden in a wall and a huge pillar in the center of the room A studio apartment in Manhattan with a folding bed in the wall was listed for $1M The real estate agent who…
Brooklyn News: Brooklyn Homeownership Dream Achieved
Mother Gaston Affordable Home Ownership Program Helps Brooklyn Teachers Achieve Dreams Growing up in a rent-stabilized apartment in Park Slope, 44-year-old Amy Hamberry remembers seeing the waves of gentrification roll in. At school, she started to notice differences with other kids, like not being able to go on ski trips, not feeling like she was…
A man died of a stroke days after a realtor found him lying on the floor but did not call for help, says report
Randy Vaughan from North Carolina was found unresponsive in his home.Phillip Spears/ Getty Images Randy Vaughan suffered a stroke at home in North Carolina and later died in a hospice. A realtor had seen him lying on the floor of his home but had not called for help. The realtor wrote in a report that…
Brooklyn Open Houses: A Bay Ridge Tudor With Garage
Our picks for open houses to check out this weekend are found in Midwood Park, Bed Stuy, Bay Ridge, and Marine Park. They range in price from $875,000 to $3.25 million. 700 East 17th StreetPrice: $3.25 millionArea: Midwood ParkBrokers: Compass (Daniella Guetta, Ian Mednick, Paul Hyun)Sunday March 19, 2 – 4 p.mSee it here ->…
What Does the Spring 2023 Budget Mean for Property Investment?
Chancellor Hunt also revealed the government would deliver 12 “investment zones” across the UK – with the intention of creating new “potential Canary Wharfs.” Regions like the West Midlands, Greater Manchester, and Liverpool were highlighted as potential candidates. The Chancellor stated that successful applicants must be able to identify a specific location where a partnership…
After decades, Hilton Head is looking for its own real estate sales contract. Here’s why
Have you ever signed a contract on a house, then immediately had buyers remorse? A change is coming on Hilton Head which may make it easier to get out of that contract. Hilton Head Area Realtors will end its use of a separate Hilton Head sales contract that’s been around for more than 20 years…
Semiconductor bill that would give Gov. Tina Kotek land-use power moves ahead
A photo from November 2021 shows employees in cleanroom “bunny suits” working at Intel’s D1X factory in Hillsboro, Ore. The company’s presence in the state has helped Oregon become one of the world’s leading hubs of semiconductor manufacturing and research. Walden Kirsch/Intel Corporation Oregon lawmakers are on the verge of granting unprecedented power to Gov….
Why buy a luxury home when you can rent it?
Benefits include carefree living and not tying up capital With Toronto having some of the highest home prices in Canada, more people are considering renting homes as opposed to buying them. And the luxury rental market is becoming an increasingly attractive alternative to home ownership, in large part because renting offers flexibility for people who…
3 Ways to Cut Costs for Apartment Building Insurance
Insurance premiums for owners of brownstones and apartment buildings have gone up nearly 30 percent the last two years. Here’s how to make sure you’re getting the best deal: Show what you’ve got: If you’re shopping for brownstone or apartment building insurance, Brownstone Agency invites you to share your current plan. “You show me what…