Monthly Archives: May 2022

Cherry Creek Mortgage names new chief revenue officer

May 23, 2022 |

Full-service lender Cherry Creek Mortgage announced Rick Hogle has joined the company as its chief revenue officer. In his new role, Hogle will manage the firm’s retail operations, overseeing growth and development of retail sales and the production network, while supporting the firm’s business channels. He’s also tasked with developing a recruiting platform to engage […more]

This $2.9M Sutton Place co-op has finishes–and furniture–courtesy of an AD100 designer

May 23, 2022 |

Photo credit: Stephen Kent Johnson This two-bedroom, 1,400-square-foot Sutton Place co-op at 435 East 57th Street is the home of Caleb Anderson, partner in the AD top 100 interior design firm Drake/Anderson. Anderson has listed the home for $2,895,000, furniture included, so the next owner can instantly benefit from an impeccable NYC design pedigree. The elegant pre-war apartment underwent […more]

Is Orlando Headed for Another Housing Bubble?

May 23, 2022 |

Homes in Orlando Continue Going Up in Price Is the real estate market in Orlando Headed for Another Housing Bubble? There are a few reasons why the answer is yes, but what is the most likely reason? Several factors can lead to a housing bubble, including an imbalance between supply and demand. A housing bubble […more]

New exhibit at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden features dozens of birdhouses made by artists and architects

May 23, 2022 |

Photo © Brooklyn Botanic Garden An outdoor exhibition featuring dozens of artist-made birdhouses will open at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden next month. Debuting on June 11, “For the Birds” highlights the connection between birds, plants, and the importance of protecting plant ecosystems. The installation coincides with the release of “For the Birds: The Birdsong Project,” a multi-album collection of original […more]

New-Listings Comparison

May 23, 2022 |

The market’s direction will be determined by inventory, and San Diego is #1 on Bill’s list for the biggest percentage drop year-over-year.  Also consider how the San Diego metro compares to others that had a similar number of new listings in April: Metro Area April Listings Metro Population People Per New Listing Boston 3,386 4.9 […more]

Daily Links: Building Permit Filings Surge in Developers’ Last Minute Push to Get Tax Break

May 23, 2022 |

In the News Park Slope Man Fatally Shot on Manhattan Subway in Unprovoked Attack [NYT] Brooklyn Street Named for Robert E. Lee Will Now Honor Black War Hero [NYT] Dog Run Opens Alongside the Bellslip at Greenpoint Landing [BK Paper] With Prices Up Everywhere, Water Bills on the Rise, Too [The City] Developers… Read More […more]

NYC public libraries want you to read these 10 commonly banned books

May 23, 2022 |

Photo by Clay Banks on Unsplash Public libraries in New York City are calling on New Yorkers to take a stand against book banning. The New York Public Library, Brooklyn Public Library, and Queens Public Library on Monday launched the citywide “Banned Books Challenge,” urging New Yorkers to read 10 books that explore issues of race, sexuality, […more]

Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden ​Score a Montecito Mansion for $12.7M

May 23, 2022 |

Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden have joined fellow A-listers and snapped up a vacation home in tony Montecito, CA.

New Murals Revealed as Part of Ongoing Effort to Transform Coney Island Streets

May 23, 2022 |

Four new paintings were unveiled Thursday across Coney Island’s commercial corridor as part of the peninsula’s ongoing mural project. The new pieces are an extension of the Coney Island for Everyone initiative, which aims to transform the streets of Coney Island into a public art gallery, and builds upon the 2020… Read More > The […more]

The Huron Passes the Halfway Mark at 1 Huron Street in Greenpoint, Brooklyn

May 23, 2022 |

Construction has passed the halfway mark on The Huron, a 13-story two-tower residential complex at 1 Huron Street in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Designed by Morris Adjmi Architects and developed by Quadrum Global, the buildings will yield 171 units in studio to four-bedroom layouts and will be connected by a shared podium with 30,000 square feet of amenities. Ryan […more]