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Housing isn’t as doomed as it may seem – Here’s why

April 15, 2020

But it's going to get worse before it gets better Photo by James Bold on Unsplash Source: Logan Mohtashami, HousingWire The housing reports for March that will be public in April hang in purgatory as strange hybrids of data from before the coronavirus and after the disease shut down the U.S. economy. For this reason, the next existing home sales report from March will not tell you the current story for housing. ...

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Queens, NY real estate broker Eric Benaim shares advice on winning business in a downturn

April 14, 2020

Benaim grew his company to 100 agents and $1 billion in annual transactions, capturing 70% market share Photo by Bibi Pace on Unsplash Source: Angela de Gale, HousingWire Editor’s Note: This is the sixth installment in the “Industry Warriors” series, a collection of profiles on veteran real estate professionals and lenders who produced high volumes pre-9/11 and pre-2008, weathered those economic down...

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Virtual Closings Prove Logical End Step to New York’s Real Estate Transactions in Age of Covid-19

April 13, 2020

Brokers and sellers are figuring out ways to sign off on apartments entirely remotely Virtual closings are being utilized in New York City. GETTY IMAGES/WESTEND61 In keeping with social distancing and public health rules, New York City’s real estate agents are turning to technology to close deals amid the coronavirus pandemic. The city is the epicenter of the Covid-19 crisis in the United States, with 68,776 confirmed cases and 2,738 death...

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Manhattan Luxury Market Sees Burst of Activity

March 12, 2020

Despite volatility on Wall Street, 27 contracts were signed for homes priced at $4 million last week Among the biggest contracts signed for luxury homes in Manhattan was a unit near the top of the historic Woolworth Building in Tribeca. GETTY IMAGES Manhattan luxury housing just logged its strongest two-week stretch since June, despite growing panic over the fast-spreading coronavirus and volatility on Wall Street. In total, there were 27 co...

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Around the World, Luxury Los Angeles Rentals Offer Best Investment Returns

March 12, 2020

In 2019, the California city was No. 1 for landlords, followed by Moscow and Cape Town, South Africa Luxury Los Angeles rentals offered the highest yields in 2019. IMAGES/EYEEM Los Angeles-based luxury landlords had a banner year in 2019, making significant returns on their investments, according to a report Thursday from Savills. Typical yields for prime rentals in La La Land last year were 5.5%, besting the 25 other major global cities tra...

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Could Madrid become the home of Europe’s tallest skyscraper?

March 12, 2020

Could Madrid be home to Europe's tallest skyscraper? / DCN The urban development in Madrid known as "Madrid Nuevo Norte", and formerly known as "Operación Chamartín", is one of the most ambitious developments currently planned in Europe. Details of the plan for this new area in Madrid show that it exceeds a surface area of 3,000,000m2, while extending more than 5 kilometres in length in the north-s...

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SUMMER IN MARBELLA— AN EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER

February 13, 2020

Marbella is a hot spot for travelers and best property deals for those who prefer renting their own Villas. You will never want to miss the experience this summer. Whether you’re visiting for your honeymoon or having a family holiday, you’ll be sure to get it all. Look at some of the reasons why you will love to come back here every summer. EXCEPTIONAL HOSPITALITY You want a “kingly” treat this summer? Marbella is the place to b...

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In Time for Valentine’s Day, These Are the Most Romantic Restaurants in L.A.

February 13, 2020

These spots have the food, drinks, and ambiance–you just bring the date When it’s Valentine’s Day, an anniversary, or another occasion where you want to boost the romance (maybe even pop a big question), a regular restaurant just won’t do. Instead make a reservation at one of the most romantic restaurants in Los Angeles, where you can be confident that the food will be great and the sparks will fly. a.o.c. Suzanne Goin an...

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Thomas Heatherwick’s quirky High Line condo launches sales

February 13, 2020

Plus, Macklowe is moving forward with Park Slope’s embattled Key Food redevelopment—and more intel in today’s New York Minute news roundup Good morning, and welcome to New York Minute, a new roundup of the New York City news you need to know about today. Send stories you think should be included to tips@curbed.com. Sales launch at Thomas Heatherwick-designed condo A Chelsea condo building with a bubble-esque facade is the latest ar...

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Gucci Osteria..Brings High Style to L.A. Dining

February 13, 2020

Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura Brings High Style to L.A. Dining The intimate restaurant atop Gucci’s Rodeo Drive shop is helmed by chef and Netflix star Massimo Bottura–and already stocked with celebsBy Brittany Martin -February 11, 2020Share Branded in-store restaurants are more likely to be tourist traps than dining destinations–Tommy Bahama Cafe, anyone?–but leave it to Gucci to bring style and luxury to the genre. Openin...

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