LIVING3 MIN
Neighborhood Features That Increase Your Home Value
We all know that location is essential no matter where you live. But in New York City, buying real estate in the right neighborhood,…
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NEW YORK PROPERTY INTELLIGENCE
Perspectives by Tracy Kaler.
Selected ELIKA Journal perspectives by this author.
01 BUYER STRATEGY 02 OWNERSHIP & BUILDINGS 03 MARKET & CAPITAL 04 SELLING & LEASING
AUTHOR ARCHIVE
Published perspectives.
A deliberately edited collection of market notes, transaction guidance, neighborhood context and ELIKA perspectives—not a daily content feed.
LIVING3 MIN
West Village Streets: Bedford, Perry, and Charles
Few neighborhoods exude the level of the charm of the West Village. Overflowing with history, quaintness, and a relaxed vibe, this downtown neighborhood boasts…
DECORATE3 MIN
Easy Fixes to Upgrade Your Dated Bathroom
Bathrooms can get tired in no time, especially if you live in a one-bath home. Bath renovations tend to be incredibly stressful, plus you…
BUY3 MIN
What You’ll Get for Your Money: $1.5 Million in Manhattan vs. Brooklyn
A price of $1.5 million probably doesn’t sound reasonable if you’re not in tune with New York’s real estate market, but considering the city’s…
BUY3 MIN
Buying Real Estate in Manhattan Is Different From Other Cities
It’s no secret that buying real estate in Manhattan has its rules. But if you don’t live in the city or have never looked…
ENTERTAINMENT3 MIN
What Celebrities Are Selling Their NYC Apartments?
Famous people sell their apartments too. And sometimes, they reduce the price, take their property off the market, or accept a lowball offer. Other…
CONDO3 MIN
Nolita’s Hottest New Addresses: 34 Prince and 152 Elizabeth
Everything’s coming up condos in New York City, or so it seems. Two of downtown’s latest creations lie in the chic Nolita neighborhood. Hamlin…
NEIGHBORHOODS3 MIN
Battery Park City Neighborhood Guide in New York City
You may not realize it, but Battery Park City is a 92-acre planned community. The neighborhood was created from three million cubic yards of…
LIVING3 MIN
Best Things About Living In Dumbo
Jerry Seinfeld says, “Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass” got the abbreviated name, Dumbo because New Yorkers didn’t want to live in any neighborhood…
DECORATE3 MIN
Stylish Home Furnishings Shops in NYC
Scoring a New York apartment can be thrilling, and one of the most memorable occasions of your life. But let’s not kid ourselves, unless…
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