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Visiting the Visitors: Photographs at the 9/11 Memorial

A visitor takes pictures of the North Pool at the National 9/11 Memorial. Photo: Shaughn and John On the day of the attacks, twenty years ago, we were all counseled to stay away from downtown. Among so many other shocking moments that day, that one sticks out in my mind: when the official advice came over the TV to “evacuate Lower Manhattan.” (How would you even do that, I wondered.) Over the next days, civic resources were strained well past their limits, and officials admonished us: If you don’t need to be downtown, let the first responders do their work. Don’t come to gawk....

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Fact or Fiction: Homebuyer Edition [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights When it comes to the current housing market, there are multiple misconceptions – from what the current supply of available homes looks like to how much houses are selling for. It takes professionals who study expert opinions and data to truly understand the real estate market and separate fact from fiction. Trust the pros. If you want to understand why it’s still a good time to buy, let’s connect today. You might also enjoy reading… #thevillagesflmortgage #thevillagesfl #thevillagesflorida

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A $22.5M Apartment at 740 Park Goes From a Mnuchin to a Tisch

Photo-Illustration: Curbed; Photos: Getty Images It took three years and a $10 million price cut, but Steve Mnuchin, Donald Trump’s Secretary of the Treasury, has finally sold his apartment at 740 Park Avenue. The buyer, Lacey A. Tisch, the daughter of Loews magnate Andrew Tisch, purchased the apartment for $22.5 million using a trust in her name, according to city records. The 12-room duplex on the 9th and 10th floors of what is widely considered the richest co-op in the city has the features you’d expect: its own elevator landing, marble floors, high ceilings, wood-burning...

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Home Price Appreciation Is Skyrocketing in 2021. What About 2022?

One of the major story lines over the last year is how well the residential real estate market performed. One key metric in the spotlight is home price appreciation. According to the latest indices, home prices are skyrocketing this year. Here are the latest percentages showing the year-over-year increase in home price appreciation: The dramatic increases are seen at every price point and in all regions of the country. Increases Are Across Every Price Point According to the latest Home Price Index from CoreLogic, each price range is seeing at least a 19% increase year-over-year: Increases...

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Understand Your Options To Avoid Foreclosure

Even though experts agree there’s no chance of a large-scale foreclosure crisis, there are a number of homeowners who may be coming face-to-face with foreclosure as a possibility. And while the overall percentage of homeowners at risk is decreasing with time (see graph below), that’s little comfort to those individuals who are facing challenges today.If you haven’t taken advantage of the forbearance period, it may be time to research and understand your options. It starts with knowing what foreclosure is. Investopedia defines it like this: “Foreclosure is the legal process by which a lender...

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A Horse Trailer Named Beauty Gets a Makeover

Great Rooms A visual diary by Design Editor Wendy Goodman. Beauty by night. Photo: Chad Wagner and Steven Trumon Gray/ Some of the most beautiful things on this planet are found in the most unusual places, in discarded objects that once served a purpose,” says graphic designer Laura Valenzuela of the decades-old double horse trailer, which, mostly during the pandemic, she converted into an events space with a little help from her many friends upstate. Valenzuela, who was born in Costa Rica, had been living in New York City. She moved to Beacon in 2018, feeling burnt...

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Reasons You Should Consider Selling This Fall

If you’re trying to decide when to sell your house, there may not be a better time to list than right now. The ultimate sellers’ market we’re in today won’t last forever. If you’re thinking of making a move, here are four reasons to put your house up for sale sooner rather than later. 1. Your House Will Likely Sell Quickly According to the Realtors Confidence Index released by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), homes continue to sell quickly – on average, they’re selling in just 17 days. As a seller, that’s great news for you. Average days on market is a strong...

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Your Agent Is Key When Pricing Your House [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights Pricing your house right takes market experience and expertise. To find the best list price, your agent balances current market demand, values of homes in your neighborhood, where prices are headed, and your home’s condition. If you’re ready to sell, don’t guess on the price. Let’s connect today so we price your house to attract multiple offers and maximize your return on investment. You might also enjoy reading… #thevillagesflmortgage #thevillagesfl #thevillagesflorida

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Scenes from Ida’s Chaotic, Tragic Night in New York City

Photo: Justin Lane/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock There were some warnings yesterday afternoon about the storm headed to New York: the sky turned steel-gray, emails from utility providers alerted people of possible outages, and amber illuminated signs over the freeways and bridges warned of rain and flooding. But after a summer of record rainfalls, no one seemed to be on high alert. Hurricane Henri had come and gone — what was another tropical storm? But at 9 p.m., phones across the city lit up with a flash-flood warning — the first ever for New York City. Then the deluge: more than...

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