Happy Friday! Here’s the scoop on the New York real estate world this week!
The Week: April 11 – April 15
In this exciting week in the real estate world, we provide you tips to begin your Spring cleaning, how the Trump name is beginning to be seen as a detriment, and we provide you a glimpse of just how much $5,500 can get you for an apartment across NYC.
TripleMint’s Pick: What you’ll get across NYC for $5,500 a month
Ever wondered how far $5,500 can go for New York apartments? Well wonder no further! This article illuminates the real estate world for just 5,500 dollars a month! You’ll get to see the disparities 5,500 will get you in Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. Do you prefer more open space? Or maybe a fantastic view? Whichever you prefer can greatly affect the type of apartment you’d probably want with $5,500.
Dubai plans tower that will rise higher than Burj Khalifa
Who says size doesn’t matter? Emaar Properties certainly doesn’t think so. If you don’t know who they are, they’re the developers of the tallest artificial structure in the world, Burj Khalifa. Not being satisfied enough to achieve the accolade of the tallest structure in the world, the Emaar Properties are planning to build a tower that will be even higher than the Burj Khalifa.
He who must not be named: Amid political controversies, some brokers grow wary of Trump brand
The republican primary front-runner Donald Trump is potentially seeing some long term damage with his say-whatever-comes-to-mind style of speech. Several listings that are known for being situated on top or within a Trump building, are avoiding using the word “Trump” in the actual listing. Many suspect it to be a reaction to Trump’s name being defamed. Or others just say it’s a coincidence. What do you think?
Your room-by-room guide to the ultimate spring cleaning regimen
It’s Spring! Well…it may not seem like it with our recent trend of weather, but the time of year should be Spring. Which means it’s time to get out the duster and the Swifter and start your cleaning. But wait do you not know how to clean? Well fear no more with this step by step guide on how to clean each room in your apartment to look pristine for the following months to come!
US commercial real estate prices take a dip in 2016
January and February have shown slight decreases in rental prices in Manhattan. While this decrease is fairly small, it means that the market may differ further as the year goes along! With Manhattan notorious for having outrageously high rental prices, could we see a trend of lower prices as 2016 continues?
Ridiculous Megamansion May Overtake 20-Unit Brooklyn Heights Rental
Have you ever thought, “Hey that apartment complex that can fit 20 families should be made into a mansion for one family?” Neither have us, but this five-story unit, that used to house 20 apartments within it, is now being renovated and sold on the market as a megamansion. As you can probably tell, many renters aren’t too happy to see less housing to be available to fit a mansion
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