Monthly Archives: August 2022

Michigan’s Thatch House Is a Masterful Mushroom-Styled Renovation

Aug 19, 2022 |

This home was abandoned in 2012, when the current owners bought it for $349,000. Their extensive remodel included the unique thatch roof.

10 Space-Saving Pet Food Storage Containers for Smart Organization

Aug 19, 2022 |

Perfect for pets of all sizes! READ MORE…

The Latest Art Trend Is Marvelously Huge — and You Can Buy It or DIY

Aug 19, 2022 |

As these homes of all sizes and styles prove, adding comically oversized art pieces of objects, edibles, and animals into the mix is a great way to inject whimsy and joy into a home. READ MORE…

The $14 Amazon Find That’ll Help You Easily Clean This Neglected Area of Your Home

Aug 19, 2022 |

Bust your dust problem! READ MORE…

The Best Sleep Masks That’ll Help You Get Some Much Needed Shut-Eye

Aug 19, 2022 |

We tested a wide range of sleep masks to find our favorites, including weighted, silk, luxury, and travel-friendly options. READ MORE…

Zillow Recalibrates

Aug 19, 2022 |

After my blog post yesterday publicizing the confidence Zillow has in our local markets, guess what arrived today.  Yep, their first installment of their next round (it usually takes 2-3 weeks to receive the full set): At the end of July, their prediction for Carmel Valley was for a 12.9% increase in values over the […more]

MTA’s new app combines LIRR, Metro-North ticket purchasing and trip planning

Aug 19, 2022 |

Image courtesy of Marc A. Hermann / MTA on Flickr The Metropolitan Transporation Authority on Wednesday launched an enhanced version of its TrainTime app that combines ticket purchases for the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad and includes a seat availability tracker, real-time train movement, and in-app customer support. The app allows users to log in […more]

Free pop-up performances by Broadway stars to take place across NYC next week

Aug 19, 2022 |

Photo by Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office on Flickr Next week, you can enjoy Broadway performances for free. Four pop-up concerts will take place at plazas throughout New York City as part of “Broadway Forever,” an initiative launched by NY Forever, a non-profit group that aims to help New York recover in the aftermath of Covid. The performances […more]

Sputter or Frenzy in 2023?

Aug 19, 2022 |

I think we can say that summer is over, and the off-season is here. How will the rest of 2022 play out, and what will be the effect on the 2023 Selling Season? We know that the local NSDCC sales counts will be low for the rest of 2022. Last year we had 136 closings […more]

NYC Open Houses for August 20 and 21

Aug 19, 2022 |

Looking to buy a home in New York City? We’ve got you covered! Here are our five favorite NYC open houses for August 20 and August 21. This roundup of Manhattan and Brooklyn homes offers options across various budgets and unit sizes. If you want to see more apartments listed for sale in NYC, be […more]