Monthly Archives: May 2022

Dino-mite! Huge Sculptures in Front Yard Draw Crowds to Cleveland Home

May 23, 2022 |

The listing for this three-bedroom home didn’t mention the standout feature: the huge dinosaur, mastodon, and giraffe sculptures out front.

Great Jones Is Having a Rare Sitewide Sale That Includes The Editor-Loved Dutch Oven and Baking Sheet

May 23, 2022 |

Save big on that Little Hottie you’ve been eyeing. READ MORE…

Most Popular Sale of the Week: May 23

May 23, 2022 |

Every week, we share the most popular sale listing of the week in NYC, as selected by you, our StreetEasy users. The most popular sale for May 23 is a Fulton/Seaport 1BR loft. It’s currently on the market for $1,295,000. Fulton/Seaport Homes Under $750,000 On Streeteasy Article continues below Fulton/Seaport 111 Fulton Street $675,000 beds@1.5xCreated […more]

How To Choose the Best Outdoor Lighting, According to Pros

May 23, 2022 |

Summer is just around the corner and many people are eager to finally make use of their outdoor spaces. It’s easy enough to throw together some patio furniture and call it day. But, when night falls, you might still want to chill outside or throw a starlit get-together — which is when lighting really makes […more]

How brokers can reach more and new borrowers with non-QM 

May 23, 2022 |

Agency loan originations are down significantly this year due to higher interest rates. Fannie Mae recently lowered its projected single-family mortgage origination volume for 2022 from $3 trillion to $2.8 trillion. With lower agency volume to pull from, many brokers are turning to non-QM to supplement their income. “The dedication and the attention to detail […more]

From the Forum: How Frequently Should Homeowners Clean Their Mini Splits?

May 23, 2022 |

A homeowner is seeking some guidance on maintaining a mini split system. How frequently should it be cleaned? Should the project be hired out or is it something a homeowner could do with the right tools? Please chime in with your advice. Related Stories Get Advice on Home Renovation and All… Read More > The […more]

Affordability Rules! We’ve Found 5 Homes Priced Below $100K

May 23, 2022 |

For those struggling with stretching every last dollar, we’re here to help. We’ve found five fantastic homes priced below $100,000.

Bed Stuy Brownstone With Mantels, Plasterwork, Passthrough, Solar Panels Asks $2.45 Million

May 23, 2022 |

There is a fair amount to admire on the interior of this 1890s Bed Stuy row house, although there is still some room for a new owner to put their own stamp on some of the spaces. Within the Bedford Stuyvesant/Expanded Stuyvesant Heights Historic District, 382 Macdonough Street was renovated… Read More > The post […more]

Proposed VA appraisal law looks to even the playing field

May 23, 2022 |

A piece of legislation introduced in the Senate in mid-May could streamline the appraisal process for VA loans. The legislation would modernize the Department of Veteran Affairs‘ appraisal requirements by allowing desktop appraisals, and in some circumstances, waving appraisals all together. Currently, all VA appraisals must be performed in-house. If passed, the legislation, introduced by […more]

MTA and James Beard Foundation partner to bring New Yorkers to local restaurants

May 23, 2022 |

Photo by Eden, Janine and Jim on Flickr New Yorkers may seem to need no encouragement to visit the city’s bounty of local restaurants, but independent eateries could use a boost after Covid restrictions kept everyone at home. DineAWAY is a joint effort by the MTA and the James Beard Foundation to get residents and visitors to explore […more]