Elected officials on the New York City Council are seeking to blunt the proliferation of last-mile logistics warehouses run by Amazon and other large companies, arguing that the rapid package deliveries they facilitate have caused an epidemic of truck traffic, and with it air and noise pollution , in communities of color. Such facilities have…
How to Increase Your Rental Income
by Karen Ngan and Alex Bogdan The average rent for an apartment in Greater Vancouver is on the rise, and if you are a developer or landlord, it is important to know what opportunities and limitations are present when increasing your rent. Developers and landlords of residential properties in BC may raise their rent once…
Purple-Hued Castle Is Up for Rent in Washington
It’s not often that a castle pops up on the Pacific Northwest rental market—but that’s exactly the case for this five-bedroom chateau in Sequim, WA. Nestled on a family-owned, 200-acre farm, the 6,000-square-foot living space comes fully furnished. Highlights include a steam shower, a wood-burning fireplace, luxury linens, and spare mattresses for up to 20…
A Park Slope Brownstone and Three More to See
Our picks for open houses to check out this weekend are found in Park Slope, Kensington, and Marine Park. They range in price from $820,000 to $8,895 million. 312 Garfield PlacePrice: $8.895 millionAreas: Park SlopesBroker: Leslie J. Garfield (Cameron LeCates, Ravi Kantha, Matthew Lesser, Christopher Johnson )Sunday February 19, 1 – 2 p.mSee it here…
It’s been 2 years since the Perseverance rover landed on Mars
Today marks the second anniversary since the rover Perseverance landed on the surface of Mars on February 18, 2021. The nail-biting descent and landing process was followed around the world, and was particularly memorable because of the spectacular video taken from both the rover and its descent stage showing the touchdown onto the red planet….
Frustrated renters buy $3.8m terrace house
Was it overpriced? No. It was right on. What did you think it would go for? I thought it would go in the high threes. What was surprising about it? It was sold to someone initially looking for a rental. You wouldn’t think you would put a $3.8 million house on the market, and it…
Bill Clinton’s Childhood Home in Arkansas Is Available for $345K
The Hot Springs, AR, house where Bill Clinton grew up is available for a modest $345,000. The listing marks the property’s first time on the public market. But the 3,708-square-foot home, known as the Birnbaum-Shubetz House, needs an update. This six-bedroom abode is listed on the National Register of Historic Places—a designation that could afford…
Brooklyn News: A Co-op in a Notable Brooklyn Heights Townhouse
Compact One-Bedroom With Mantel, Woodwork, Central Air in Heights Queen Anne Asks $750K A one-bedroom in a notable Brooklyn Heights Queen Anne townhouse is not huge, but it has a serene feel and plenty of original historic details as well as modern conveniences. It’s on the fourth floor of 87 Remsen Street, a zippy concoction…
This Week’s Top Stories: Canadian Real Estate Correction Only Half Over, & US Prices Slip
Time for your cheat sheet on this week’s top stories. Canadian Real Estate Canadian Real Estate Prices To Fall Lower, Worst Case Is A Return To 2014 Values: Oxford Econ Canadian real estate prices will fall further, according to a prominent firm’s forecast. Oxford Economics (OxEcon) still sees a drop of 30% from peak to…
Realtors rush to deposit money for grabbed land : The Tribune India
Tribune News Service Vishav Bharti Chandigarh, February 15 Getting scared of legal action, a large number of realtors, who have panchayat lands in their possession, have made a beeline to deposit money to the government. According to officials of the Department of Rural Development and Panchayats, 65 developers (almost 50 per cent) have submitted applications…