Happy Halloween! Lots going on in the market—and in your favorite suburbs—this week! Check out some real-life haunted houses across the U.S., including some in our area Home prices are rising—but much less than expected Home ownership is at its lowest level since...
Month: October 2014
Winterizing Your Home: How To Keep Warm and Save Big
Making sure your home is prepped for the cold weather has long-term benefits. Here are some quick fixes you can do to winterize your suburban home. When you live in a New York City apartment, “winterizing” your home likely means cranking up the thermostat and calling...
Out & About in the ‘burbs This Weekend: October 17-19, 2014
Though the temperature’s dropping, the real estate market is continuing to heat up in our area! Fall isn’t cooling off when it comes to real estate. Here’s 5 key trends to watch. The most expensive places to live? Right here in NY. Both the city and the ‘burbs top...
Get your hands dirty with an organic vegetable garden
So “so long!” to the window sill herb garden in your apartment, and get ready to roll up your sleeves and GROW once you get to the ‘burbs! Even if you don’t have a green thumb, dedicating a small piece of your new yard to organic veggies is a great way to save time—no...
Out & About in the ‘burbs This Weekend: October 3-5, 2014
It’s the weekend! Lots going on in the market this week—plus plenty in the suburbs! Here’s what to check out: New home sales drove the August market, increasing by 18%–the highest since May 2008. Are mortgage rates about to rise? Some experts believe they’ll hit 5% by...