Monthly Archives: August 2022

A restored mid-century modern NJ home designed by prefab pioneer Carl Koch lists for $1.5M

Aug 31, 2022 |

All images courtesy of Robert Manella A mid-century modern home in New Jersey originally designed in the 1950s by American architect Carl Koch, known as the “grandfather of prefab,” and since rebuilt and restored has hit the market. Located at 12 Pardoe Road in Princeton, the three-bedroom, three-bath residence capitalizes on its sunny half-acre corner lot with an […more]

Jumbo Bungalow With Mantels, Pool, Garage Near Gingerbread House in Bay Ridge Asks $4.95 Million

Aug 31, 2022 |

After a long, hot summer a pool sounds enticing, but that isn’t the only thing this early 20th century standalone in Bay Ridge has to offer. The Arts and Crafts style stucco home has intact period details like mantels, wainscoting and built-ins along with a garage and a generously sized… Read More > The post […more]

How affordable housing units end up in high-profile L.A. developments — and how to find one

Aug 31, 2022 |

When developers build affordable housing in a luxury complex like the Grand LA, the units are added to a regional pool that are rented out by lottery.

New exhibit at the Whitney offers a comprehensive look at Edward Hopper’s life and work in NYC

Aug 31, 2022 |

Edward Hopper’s “Nighthawks” (1942); Public Domain A new exhibition that explores the work of artist Edward Hopper and his relationship with New York City will open at the Whitney Museum this fall. Hopper, who called Greenwich Village home from 1913 until his death in 1967, uniquely captured an evolving city at a time of historic development and population growth. […more]

Another Metro Area Is Poised to Overtake Dallas-Fort Worth in Apartment Development

Aug 31, 2022 |

Dallas-Fort Worth is projected to be the hottest metro area in terms of new development, specifically apartment deliveries, in 2022, according to a RentCafé study. See More…

Early 2022 Was The Culprit

Aug 31, 2022 |

Yesterday’s Case-Shiller Index for San Diego was 425.26, which is 11% higher than it was in January. But check how the trend increased between January and now. Prices rose as fast as ever in early 2021 (yellow above).  If they would have mellowed out along my red line, then we would have experienced slightly-increasing prices […more]

Your guide to the Financial District, NYC’s oldest new downtown neighborhood

Aug 31, 2022 |

Photo © 6sqft Located at the southernmost part of lower Manhattan–and at the center of the global financial universe–New York City’s Financial District in many ways represents New York City to the world. Encompassing the area south of City Hall Park, with the corner of Wall and Broad Streets as its center, this bustling grid […more]

Talk of The Town: September 2022

Aug 31, 2022 |

BACK TO SCHOOL AT ANY AGE Gandhi’s wise words are a reminder that learning is a lifelong process that never ends. So with that as our inspiration, let’s talk about all the different ways and places you can explore new subjects, learn a new hobby or discover new worlds. STUDY ABROAD! For students fortunate enough […more]

5 Things to Know About the Modern Real Estate Recession

Aug 31, 2022 |

Don’t get spooked by talk of a 2022 real estate market recession. Today’s market looks nothing like 2008 – and neither will its recession. Whether you find yourself worried or hopeful about the future of U.S. real estate, there are a few key things to know about today’s state of the market.

NYC is looking for volunteer artists to paint its garbage trucks

Aug 31, 2022 |

Image courtesy of James O’Connor/DSNY on Flickr New York City’s Department of Sanitation (DSNY) is looking for volunteer artists to paint murals on their garbage collection vehicles as part of “Trucks of Art,” the department’s new zero-waste challenge. Artwork that encourages New Yorkers to use litter baskets or that honors DSNY workers will have a higher chance of […more]