Monthly Archives: May 2022

Five things to look for when partnering with a third-party review provider

May 20, 2022 |

The residential mortgage origination process is very complex and origination and underwriting mistakes can be very costly, so lenders need to make sure they’re mitigating every possible risk related to the borrower and property. That’s why due diligence is a critical element of every mortgage transaction. The purpose of due diligence is to protect lenders […more]

NYC Open Houses May 21 and 22

May 20, 2022 |

Suppose you’re looking to buy a home in New York City – welcome! Here are our five favorite NYC open houses for May 21 and May 22. This Manhattan and Brooklyn homes’ roundup offers options across various budgets and unit sizes. But there are more apartments to behold – be sure to search StreetEasy for […more]

People’s Theatre Project will run NYC’s first immigrant research and performing arts center

May 20, 2022 |

Photo by kathryn on Flickr  The Upper Manhattan-based People’s Theatre Project (PTP) will run the city’s first research and arts center dedicated to immigrants and the immigrant experience in New York. On Thursday, Mayor Eric Adams announced the selection of the PTP Company, an immigrant and women-led nonprofit, to own and manage the Immigrant Research and Performing […more]

Ask Jim

May 20, 2022 |

The Other Bob (TOB) suggested a blog post where he and others could ask questions. Let’s do it! Leave your questions in the comment section, and I’ll do my best to answer promptly. The comment section is moderated, so you will see your comment once I have a chance to review and approve. We are […more]

Purchase Activity for New Homes Drops by Double Digits

May 20, 2022 |

Despite the fact that there are now over 30 percent more new homes on the market across the nation than there were at the same time last year and new home inventory in the U.S. is nearing a 14-year high, mortgage loan application volume to purchase one of the aforementioned new homes dropped 14 percent […more]

A House With ‘Good Bones’? It Could Be a Complete Wreck.

May 20, 2022 |

Putting the best possible face on a property in just a few sentences requires finesse. Sometimes the descriptions go overboard.

In the Bronx, Priceless Sculptures Are ‘Literally Being Chipped Away’

May 20, 2022 |

More than 1,000 terra-cotta sculptures — of firefighters, mermaids, steelworkers — adorn the walls of Parkchester in the Bronx. Is there a plan to protect them?

What is the REBNY Financial Statement?

May 20, 2022 |

When you’re getting ready to make an offer on an NYC home, you need to be sure that your financials are rock solid. The usual way to accomplish this is… The post What is the REBNY Financial Statement? appeared first on ELIKA New York.

Kevin James Selling Divine Oceanfront Digs in Florida for $20M

May 20, 2022 |

“Kevin Can Wait” star Kevin James couldn’t wait to list his Delray Beach, FL, home for $19.95 million. He’d paid $14 million for it in 2021.

Unexpected Tips for Better Home Staging

May 20, 2022 |

Putting a home on the market can be a stressful experience. Sometimes it seems like homes sell almost before you can get them listed, while others appear to languish due to shifts in the economy and buyer enthusiasm. Fortunately, there are ways that you can increase the likelihood of your home selling even if the […more]