In real estate, it’s always great when a client shows their appreciation for a job well done. A thank you note is worth its weight in gold, and studies have shown that expressing your appreciation elicits both physical and psychological benefits good to both giver and receiver. Read more about why a thank you note is such an effective part…
Marketing just got a bit easier for title companies. This past week Judge Eileen Rakower annulled the strict anti-marketing regulations enacted by the Department of Financial Services. This allows title comapnies to participate in ordinary marketing practice and removes some of the confusion. Read more at the Real Deal.
The State of New Jersey is working on a loophole for the new tax bill. Under current law, property taxes over $10k are not tax deductible. However, New Jersey may make these taxes a ‘charitable’ expense, which would be tax deductible. Other states, including California, Nebraska, Virginia, and Washington are considering similar “workaround” legislation, according to…
5 Mistakes New York Apartment Owners Make While Renovating Their Apartments By Ritu Saheb, Architect, AIA Renovating your apartment is a difficult job in any part of the country, but much more so in New York city. This is a simple guide for an apartment owner on how to avoid 5 major mistakes most apartment owners…
Upper East Side, where it is difficult to renovate an apartment, but not impossible. Project by Ritu Saheb, Architect, AIA How To Renovate An Apartment In Manhattan (Or Brooklyn Or Queens) By Ritu Saheb, Architect, AIA Renovating an apartment in Manhattan is a long and time consuming process, but do not lose heart, everybody…
Ghost Ship Warehouse Fire, A Debate In Urban Design (2 Of 4) By Ritu Saheb, Architect, AIA Read article 1 of 4 This is a story of young, ambitious artists wanting to learn and hone their skills in the city with others of their kind; where else could they do it better than in Oakland, CA.…
Ghost Ship Warehouse Fire, A Debate In Urban Design (1 Of 4) An article by Ritu Saheb, Architect, AIA Ghost ship, is an underground artist warehouse in Oakland, California. It became news for burning down due to fire leading to death of 36 people. I recently made it a point to visit the burned…
Chinatown Loft at Open House New York by Ritu Saheb, AIA I volunteered as a Visitor Host with Open House New York at the Chinatown Loft on October 15th. I love the mission of this organization, which is to open both public and private buildings to an average New Yorker for a weekend. What a…
As a first time buyer in NYC, it is important to know the real price tag on your purchase and create a realistic budget that will help narrow your search to properties you can afford and ensure you are able to make a competitive offer when you find “the one.” 1. Downpayment Most coops will…