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Cost of Living in the Majetic West 80s of New York

How much does it cost to live in West '80s As structures go modern everywhere else, the "West 80s" is still magical. According to The New York Times, the West 80s is described as a quiet neighborhood with older but splendid apartment buildings and townhouses.

New York Real Estate: Low Priced Luxury Condos A Hit In The Big Apple

According to NY Times, low-priced luxury condos and broker commissions are now offered in hopes to sell more New York City properties.

New York's Governor Cuomo Claims $100B Development Plans Will Make Rockefeller 'Jealous'

"The tallest buildings, the longest bridges, the deepest tunnels -- they never said quit. Now, it's our turn my friends," Cuomo challenged New Yorkers. "We must provide the daring and vision for the next generation."

US Treasury Department to Track Anonymous Buyers in Luxury Real Estate

The US Treasury Department has rolled out a program in New York and Miami that will closely monitor all-cash purchases of luxury apartments. The said program requires the identification of anonymous buyers involved in transactions about $3 million. Title insurance companies are now obligated to track down the name of their buyers and submit the information to a database that the Treasury Department will make available to law enforcement.

Global Milestone Reached: There are Now Officially 100 Supertall Skyscrapers in the World

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat officially confirmed 432 Park Avenue as the 100th supertall building in the world when the 1,396-foot tall condo tower sold its first unit meeting the council's "partially occupiable" criteria.

Chinese Real Estate Developer, Xinyuan Acquires Parcel of Land in Manhattan

Xinyuan Real Estate Co., Ltd. the savior of middle-class families when it comes to housing? Xinyuan Real Estate Co. , Ltd. ("Xinyuan"), a China-based and managed company has recently expanded it operations in other countries.

New York's Governor Cuomo Proposes more than $100B Giant Infrastructure Plans

While his ambitious plans are expected to create 250,000 jobs for New Yorkers, it is still unclear how Cuomo will fund projects.

Downtown Brooklyn Office Rents Jump by 30%, the Biggest Spike it has Reached in a Decade

According to a recent research conducted by the multinational real estate firm Newmark Grubb Knight Frank, the office asking rents in North Brooklyn rose to a historic high of $51.99 per square foot in last year's fourth quarter.

BlackRock Looking To Put New Headquarters in New York City?

The world's largest money manager, BlackRock Inc., is gearing up to make a huge move: the company is looking to find a new headquarters in New York, as a source claims that the company is expecting to outgrow its two current offices near Park Avenue.

Seattle is Fifth Most Favorable U.S. City for Foreign Investments on Commercial Real estate

The city is considered an ideal location for foreign investments on commercial real estate. The Washington D. C. -based Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate (AFIRE) released its 24th annual survey of members on Monday, according to Houston Chronicle.

Financial Giant Blackstone Group Spends $10B on New York Real Estate

Financial giant Blackstone Group went on a massive shopping spree in 2015, spending a whopping $9.6 billion on New York real estate. The total made the private equity corporation the city's most aggressive property investor last year.

Brooklyn's Future Tallest Building Towers 1,066 Feet On Flatbush

It wasn't even a month ago when JDS Development's Michael Stern and Joe Chetrit acquired Downtown Brooklyn's Dime Savings Bank building. But thanks to their newest purchase, the company is now gearing up to erect another supertall at 340 Flatbush Avenue Extension.

2016 Real Estate: Experts Say New York City Home Prices May Increase Even More

It is called the Big Apple for many reasons. New York City has has a good 2015 in real estate sector but overall, United States pricing had flat out by the third quarter and it might be an indication of what to expect this year.

Mumbai Dubbed As The Cheapest City To Live In The World

In December 2008, the cost of living and working in Mumbai was $28,394 per year. By June 2015, the amount rose to $29,088.

There's A Mansion Built For Jesus in the Bronx - And It's Luxurious!

A mansion in the Bronx, which was allegedly built for Jesus, has recently been listed for rent for only $35,000 a month. Called the Chapel Hill Mansion, the 15,000-sqaure foot home has been restored over the past 25 years, but still keeps its original look.

Cost of Housing In Manhattan More Expensive Than Ever

Housing In Manhattan is getting costlier than it already is. There is a word in the real estate sector that city housing is going to be more expensive than ever, specifically, analysts think that buying an apartment in cities like Manhattan is going to be more expensive than ever.

New York Real Estate: What Will The Fed Hike's Impact Be On Buyers And Sellers?

The Fed hike is expected to put pressure on the real estate market but New Yorkers seem "unaffected."

Celebrity Homes: Tommy Hilfiger Lowers Price Of Plaza Penthouse

Recently, Hilfiger announced that he is slashing the price of his property by a hefty $6.05 million, bringing the 6,000-square-foot, four-bedroom apartment's price down to $68.95 million, or about $11,500 per square foot.

New York Real Estate News: Joseph Philip Forte and Barbara J Shachnow Join Kelley Drye & Warren LLP’s Real Estate Practice Group

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP, an international law firm founded in 1836, expands its real estate practice with the addition of leading real estate finance lawyers, Joseph Philip Forte and Barbara J. Shachnow, to their Real Estate Practice Group.

Developers Get Approval to Elevate Palace Theater in NYC; Real Estate Experts Say Leases Will Be Worth Billions Once Project is Completed

Will New Yorkers and visitors witness a splendid Dollar Broadway Theater makeover? Developers in New York City are being innovative and for a good reason.

Home Tours: Take A Look Inside A Billionaire's New York Penthouse With 30-Foot Waterfall

An Asian inspired penthouse in New York is beaming in popularity because not only it is wonderfully designed but it also has a 30-foot waterfall inside.