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2012 in NYC real estate: The year of “eh” with pockets of “wow”

by Honeycrisp January 24, 2012

Interest rates will hit their historical lows in mid-2012:  Yes, the interest rates have been lower for longer than anyone had expected.  When is the bottom going to come?  We’re calling it for mid-2012.  We anticipate that the first half of the year will be dominated by worries of Europe’s and the Euro’s fate, increased [...]

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Our 3rd Annual New York Real Estate Jingle: the 2011 edition

by Honeycrisp December 22, 2011

T’was the night before new years’, and for the third year in a row New Yorkers relaxed with a glass of Bordeaux. ‘not that real estate blossomed or soared to new highs Nor that our dear economy was back on the rise. No, this complex and sweet oenological treat Comes from having merely avoided defeat. [...]

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Whether bull or bear, are you prepared accordingly?

by Honeycrisp December 14, 2011

It’s hard to tell nowadays which end is up.  One day we’re headed towards economic Armageddon and the next day we hear of steady growth and inflation threats. It’s enough to give you whiplash, to be sure.  Instead of becoming one of the many prognosticators of what’s to come, we’d rather help you think out [...]

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Baby on Board? What to expect when you’re expecting

by Honeycrisp September 29, 2011

Few life events are more impactful than having a baby.  It changes your life, your priorities and, more often than not, your housing needs.  The prospect of a new giggling, pooping and seemingly always eating family member effects more than just your perspective on work and family:  it has very real consequences on the timing [...]

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The Debt Ceiling and NYC Real Estate: What’s to come?

by Honeycrisp July 27, 2011

It is a rare evening nowadays that one’s ears are not affronted by the constant partisan posturing around the debt ceiling and the right path forward.  Whether you’re a Rachel Maddow fan, a Bill O’Reilly follower, or just plain don’t give a damn, you’re certain to be impacted by whatever outcome results from these dreary [...]

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Renting as a means to living beyond your means: a new rent vs. buy perspective

by Honeycrisp May 20, 2011

It’s not uncommon, every few months, to hear of the rent-buy debate pick up in NYC real estate, whether it be catalyzed by a shift in interest rates or a change in prices.  Usually, people point to the merits of one over the other based on financial ratios and long-term investment prospects.  Well, we’re here [...]

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Our index gets its own page!

by Honeycrisp May 12, 2011

We are proud to announce that The Apple, Peeled NYC Real Estate Sentiment Index (the APSI) now has its own page on our site!  We invite you to check it out and take a bite of the data we’ve pulled together. On a quarterly basis, we will be polling you and reporting the results.  This month’s [...]

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A complete pre-closing walk-through in under 45 minutes: the chronological check-list

by Honeycrisp April 21, 2011

We’re often asked for help in the walk-through process.  “What should I look for?” and “How long should it take?” are questions often asked.  We have therefore compiled what we believe to be not only a complete check-list of items, but a chronological tour of the walk-through so that it proceeds smoothly, with no step [...]

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McKinsey’s spoon full of sugar: the future of NYC in 2025 … and what it may mean for real estate

by Honeycrisp April 18, 2011

It’s one thing to purchase a home due to your own personal and life cycle needs.  It’s an entirely different proposition to do so as a long term investor.  Macro factors that must be considered span from currency outlooks and demographic trends to global competitive positioning and GDP growth rates.  This is where a recent [...]

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The Launch of The Apple, Peeled NYC Real Estate Sentiment Index: a leading indicator whose time has come

by Honeycrisp March 4, 2011

Are sellers finally re-gaining their leverage? You may have noticed how we have pinged you, our readers, at different times to participate in our ground-breaking survey about your level of confidence in the economy, your own financial situation and the housing market.  We have compiled the results, crunched the numbers, mixed in our special sauce [...]

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