2017 real estate forecast: The Trump effect, concessions-mania, Bronx hype, the battle for the BQX, and more

… somewhat more volatile than usual After years of nonstop price hikes the last year finally saw a slowdown code word softening at the top of the luxury sales and rental markets while everyone in more downtoearth price … and a public transit system in transition … The MTA finally checked the centurylong Second Avenue subway project off its …

By Virginia K. Smith |January 2, 2017 - 11:55AM
Here's how incomes—and rents—are REALLY calculated in NYC's affordable housing

… While many New Yorkers are clamoring for a spot in one of the citys rare affordable 8020 rentals often when you look into a buildings income … for taking on lowincome renters or offer up stabilized apartments to wealthier renters able to pay much higher …

By Virginia K. Smith |September 15, 2016 - 8:59AM