Skip the 13th Floor?

Skip the 13th Floor?

by | Oct 16, 2013 | Blog

The thirteenth floor is a designation of a level of a multi-level building that is often omitted in countries where the number 13 is considered unlucky. According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, only 5% of mid and high-rise residential condominium buildings...
Sales Hit High Point

Sales Hit High Point

by | Jul 10, 2013 | Blog

he housing market has been undergoing significant improvements in the past year, and that trend is reflected in a variety of ameliorating real estate statistics, including the still-growing number of home sales. The number of pending home sales seen through the end of...
Under Valued Real Estate

Under Valued Real Estate

by | Jul 10, 2013 | Blog

While Tokyo housing prices are notoriously high by most standards, housing in Japan is significantly undervalued among developed countries when compared to historical averages. That’s the conclusion of a recent study conducted by the Organization for Economic...
I’m Good for the Bill

I’m Good for the Bill

by | Jul 10, 2013 | Blog

With his mansion on Martha’s Vineyard threatened by storm erosion, Richard Schifter has come up with a novel solution for battling Mother Nature. Schifter is spending about one million to hoist the entire 8,300 square foot house – plus a 1,814 square foot...