September 2007
Monthly Archive
29 Sep 2007 02:45 am
Energy Saving: A Status Report
New standards for energy efficiency are being adopted on Long Island, town by town.
28 Sep 2007 10:43 pm
Where Apartments and Art Converge
Two condominium conversions currently under way in Chelsea have embraced Art with a capital A.
28 Sep 2007 10:42 pm
Where Water Turned Land Into Gold
Forcing vehicles to slow down has become a priority for a self-contained waterfront community within the city of Norwalk.
28 Sep 2007 10:35 pm
When Downtown Is in the Suburbs
What was once a lonely mall in suburban Boston is now prime real estate.
28 Sep 2007 10:34 pm
A Businesslike Tower, Overshadowed by a Famous Sibling
The soaring lines and Art Deco details of 500 Fifth Avenue make it a mismatched 60-story bookend to the similarly styled Empire State Building eight blocks south.
28 Sep 2007 10:30 pm
A Recipe for Success
The kitchen was among the most important considerations for Dara Blumenthal and Darren Patrick in their apartment search.
28 Sep 2007 10:30 pm
Taking Refuge at the Plaza
A condo at the storied 100-year-old hotel on Fifth Avenue offers corporate chieftains a chance to own a piece of the ultimate real estate brand.
28 Sep 2007 10:30 pm
How to Dress a Lobby
Vera Wang, the designer first known for her couture wedding dresses, is in the midst of creating a large work in plaster for the lobby of the Onyx Chelsea condominium.
28 Sep 2007 10:29 pm
Moving Downtown for a New Mind-Set
Anita Trehan says her new neighborhood is so unusual that she feels as if she lives in a foreign country.
28 Sep 2007 10:29 pm
Even in New York, Affordable Apartments
There are good neighborhoods in Queens, the Bronx and Brooklyn, some near subway lines, within the reach of first-time buyers.
28 Sep 2007 04:09 pm
Home Energy-Saving Tips Can Save You Big Money
Read on for all the easy tips and tricks to make your home more energy-efficient, plus the insight you need on how that energy translates to dollars.
27 Sep 2007 12:33 pm
Lead Testing Painted Surfaces
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Numerous reports that some products made in China contain lead, it is prudent for homeowners and renters, particularly those with small children, to test for lead hazards. Windows, doors and peeling paint are the primary problem areas even though lead has been banned from paint made for residential use since 1978. When lead paint has been painted over, peeling or friction from opening and closing a door or window can produce chips and dust containing lead. |
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27 Sep 2007 11:42 am
New Home Sales at Seven Year Low
The U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development announced today that sales of new, single-family homes in August dipped 8.3 percent. Bob Walters, chief economist at Quicken Loans says the drop in home sales is not totally unexpected, given the recent turmoil affecting the mortgage industry.
26 Sep 2007 11:25 am
Mortgage Applications Dip
The Mortgage Bankers Association announced this morning that applications for mortgage loans decreased 2.8 percent last week when compared to the week prior.
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