BROOKLYN NO LONGER SECOND TO MANHATTAN

Updates on the real estate market  via  Benjamin-Emile Hay/New York Observer THESE DAYS MANY REALTORS are noticing that fur many luxury buyers and renters, Brooklyn has evolved into a borough of choice rather than a second rate alternative. With abundant green spaces, innovative top-notch restaurants, cultural diversity, a full-on social scene, fantastic shopping and world-class … Continue reading BROOKLYN NO LONGER SECOND TO MANHATTAN

Home construction shows signs of life after long downturn

By KATHLEEN LYNN/STAFF WRITER From new luxury homes in Saddle River to town houses in Garfield to rentals in Fort Lee, Elmwood Park, Hackensack and Wood-Ridge, North Jersey is seeing small signs of life in the deeply troubled housing construction industry.   After bumping along at near 40-year lows for several years, homebuilding is nowhere … Continue reading Home construction shows signs of life after long downturn

Staten Island condo returns after 4 years

via Amanda Fung/Crain's New York A long-stalled condo project in St. George, Staten Island, is back in gear. Meadow Partners, the new owners of The Pointe, a 57-unit development near the Staten Island Ferry at 155 Bay St., recently re-launched the project. And in just one week of showing the building, two units have already … Continue reading Staten Island condo returns after 4 years

NEW VIZCAYA MODEL TOWNHOME TO BE INTRODUCED IN MAY

Famed Designer Alejandro Perez to Create a Design that Highlights the Model’s Open Floor Plan WEST ORANGE, N.J. – Vizcaya, the luxury gated community in West Orange, will introduce a new furnished model Townhome this May that demonstrates the full potential of the new floor plan designs. Designed by Miami-based interior designer Alejandro Perez, the … Continue reading NEW VIZCAYA MODEL TOWNHOME TO BE INTRODUCED IN MAY

Access to the Country and to Croissants

via JOYCE COHEN/ The New York Times Hervé and Dacotah Rousseau instantly liked the Apex Condominiums on Frederick Douglass Boulevard. Read the full story >>>

RESIDENT INPUT HELPS THE CLUB AT AUTUMN RIDGE EXPAND ITS LIST OF ACTIVITIES

UNION TOWNSHIP, N.J. – At least once a month, residents of The Club at Autumn Ridge in Union Township gather in the active adult community’s clubhouse for Nintendo Wii bowling, pizza and casual conversation. On other nights, they’re painting with water colors, watching movies, hosting guest speakers or getting in shape with a Zumba or … Continue reading RESIDENT INPUT HELPS THE CLUB AT AUTUMN RIDGE EXPAND ITS LIST OF ACTIVITIES

MINNEAPOLIS COUPLE FINDS VIBRANT DOWNTOWN LIFESTYLE AT 40 PARK IN MORRISTOWN

MORRISTOWN, N.J – Dr. Avi Nahum and Jean Holloway were enjoying life in a beautiful condo in one of Minneapolis’ most desirable, pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods when Mrs. Holloway was offered a job with a medical technology company in New Jersey. The new employment opportunity was perfect for her, but it meant she and her husband would … Continue reading MINNEAPOLIS COUPLE FINDS VIBRANT DOWNTOWN LIFESTYLE AT 40 PARK IN MORRISTOWN

US homebuilder outlook unchanged near 4-year high

US homebuilder sentiment unchanged in March but future outlook improving ahead of spring  By Derek Kravitz, AP Real Estate Writer | Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- Homebuilders' feelings about the current housing market haven't changed from February. But many are growing more optimistic that sales could pick up in the coming months. The National Association … Continue reading US homebuilder outlook unchanged near 4-year high

Brooklyn Condos Converted to Luxury Rentals

By Keith Loria, Contributing Writer/Multi-Housing News New York—On the heals of a successful lease-up of the 95-home Arias Park Slope rental building, The Marketing Directors Inc. was chosen by Invesco to direct the marketing and leasing for 75 Clinton in Brooklyn Heights. “These were originally built as condos, so it is a very high end … Continue reading Brooklyn Condos Converted to Luxury Rentals

Residential Life Begins On An Upbeat At The Vue

via ANTOINETTE MARTIN/GlobeSt NEW BRUNSWICK - Upscale rentals and penthouse condominiums are drawing strong early response at downtown New Brunswick’s The Vue, a building that offers walkway access to the train station close by. About 25% of the 150 rental residences have been leased and ten penthouse condominium homes have been sold in the first three … Continue reading Residential Life Begins On An Upbeat At The Vue