Heartbeat of the Market - Recent Headlines and News

Don't scour the internet for the latest news, we'll recap it here for you once a week!

Interactive Floor Plans Going Mobile

the future of real estate marketing

"...the first mobile interactive floor plan presentation optimized for the iPhone in the virtual media industry."

Commercial Mortgage Defaults Skyrocket

the real deal

"The rate of default on office, retail, hotel and industrial properties reached 3.8 percent in the fourth quarter, approximately double the rate seen in the same quarter a year earlier."

Retail Rents Rise in Times Square, Fall Downtown

the real deal

"...there were double-digit changes in Times Square where they rose sharply and Downtown where they plunged..."

Architects and Builders to Have Trade Show

american city business journals

"Tuesday, March 3rd, at Galt House East."

Is the End of the Foreclosure Crisis In Sight?

wall street journal

"Fewer people fell behind on their home-mortgage payments in last year’s fourth quarter than in third quarter..."

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Heartbeat of the Market - Recent Headlines and News

Don't scour the internet for the latest news, we'll recap it here for you once a week!

Bloomie Unveils Coney Island Expansion Plans

the real deal

"CAI, which was recently tapped to lease the site from the city and operate the amusement park, has signed a 10-year deal with the city and plans to invest around $30 million on the park..."

Home Sales Down in Soho/Tribeca; Up Nationwide: Report

the real deal

"A so-called "bonus bounce" would be a boon to mid-priced luxury condos in Soho and Tribeca..."

How Agents Stay Relevant Online

inman news

"Today's column covers eight simple, common-sense "gems" from Real Estate Connect that can help build your real estate business in 2010.:

Study: Foreclosures Hurt Family Stability

inman news

"Civil rights group calls for better government intervention..."

Female-Friendly Construction Shop Fills Gap

the real deal

"While many women have broken into the male-dominated construction industry, the retail side of things hasn't caught up with the times..."

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Co-Op/Condo Forum: Wednesday, February 17th

Senator Liz Krueger

&

Assemblymember Brian Kavanagh

invite you to a

CO-OP/CONDO FORUM

An Opportunity to Have Your Questions Answered

LEARN ABOUT: ● THE ROLE OF THE BOARD ● THE ROLE OF MANAGEMENT ●

● SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS ●

Panel Participants:

Lucas A. Ferrara, Esq., Partner,

Finkelstein Newman Ferrara LLP

Kevin McConnell, Esq., Partner,

Himmelstein, McConnell, Gribben. Donoghue, & Joseph LLP

Lisa Wallace, Assistant Attorney General

Real Estate Finance Bureau

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

6:00 pm — 8:00 pm

Baruch College, School of Public Affairs

135 East 22nd Street, Rm. 301

CO-SPONSORED BY: Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney ● Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer

Senator Tom Duane ● Senator Daniel Squadron

Assembly Members: Jonathan Bing ● Richard N. Gottfried ● Micah Kellner

City Council Members: Dan Garodnick ● Jessica Lappin ● Rosie Mendez

Community Board 5 ● Community Board 6

For further information, contact:

Alice Fisher at alicefisher.nyc@gmail.com or 212-490-9535

Cameron Peterson at cameron.ad74@gmail.com or 212-979-9696

NO RSVP NECESSARY

Heartbeat of the Market - Recent Headlines and News

Don't scour the internet for the latest news, we'll recap it here for you once a week!

Park Slope Historic District Could Grow

the real deal

"...he broadening of the district would be implemented incrementally, eventually encompassing structures in the area bounded by Flatbush Avenue, Prospect Park West, 15th Street and Fifth Avenue."

Transformer Blast Damages Building in Chelsea

new york times

"A Con Edison transformer in a vault below the sidewalk at 641 Avenue of the Americas in Chelsea exploded in a fireball seven stories high Thursday morning."

Academy Award Winners and Their Homes

zillow blog

"...here is some celebrity real estate we’ve posted that includes past winners of Academy Awards®..."

2000 - 2009 Manhattan Market Report

the housing helix with jonathan miller
"Here is a brief recap of the 2000-2009 Manhattan Market Market Report..."

Google Buzz - The Next Big Thing in Social Media?
future of real estate marketing
"I think at this point Google Buzz is too new make any predictions about what Realtors will or won’t need to do..."

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New York City Snow Day

Views of the snow from Midtown East. Wishing you all a safe and happy NYC snow day!

116 Central Park South

Rent: $2,800

Details:

Size: One Bedroom

R/B/B: 3.5/1/1

SF: 854

Neighborhood: Central Park South

Availability: Immediate

Term: 12-24 Months

This spacious 1 bedroom featuring a large and open living room, long and spacious kitchen, dining area, and a deluxe sized bedroom. The hardwood floors throughout complete this elegant space. The building is full service, with garage, garden, health club, laundry room and common storage room. Across from Central Park, it is just steps to all the best dining, shopping and entertainment.

Apartment Features:
Dining Area; Galley Kitchen; Windowed Kitchen; Dishwasher; Marble Bathroom; WIC

Exposure / View:
South

Building Features:
Post-war; Garage; Garden; Health Club; Laundry Room; Common Storage Room.

Call Patricia Levan to view this listing. 212-686-9288. Or E-mail at pl@levanrealestate.com.

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