realty

In the News

Old Newpaper ad for Inwood in the News article

Several articles have appeared in recent weeks concerning the Inwood real estate market and surge in Manhattan real estate activity in general. As a real estate agent, serving the Inwood community, I can personally attest to the fact that business has picked up dramatically. From bidding wars, to packed open houses, the market finally seems [...]

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Sherman Avenue in 1906

Thumbnail image for Sherman Avenue in 1906

Back in 1906 the elevated IRT train (today’s one train) first reached Inwood.  With it came the first true housing boom the neighborhood had ever seen.  Seemingly overnight apartment buildings sprang up east of Broadway to house working class folks lured uptown by an affordable, and suddenly accessible, part of Manhattan. Below is a 1906 [...]

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Time Out NY reviews Inwood

Time Out Logo for article on Inwood

This week’s Time Out Magazine explores the pros and cons of neighborhoods in this great city and MyInwood.net is on the scene. Is Inwood real estate “primed for a breakout” as the magazine predicted in a 2008 issue? One thing is certain– prices have definitely dropped since last year.

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The World’s Fair That Never Was

Detail from Inwood World Fair Map

In 1883 Inwood was to play host to the World’s Fair, a dream that never materialized due to haphazard planning, dissension and general lack of support. As early as December 10, 1880 a New York Times headline screamed, “Inwood as the Fair Site.” The article cited “communication” and “the character of the place” as key [...]

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Park Terrace Gardens

Cupolas of Seaman Mansion, now the site of Park Terrace Gardens in Inwood, New York

Life on the top of the hill has distinct advantages for the residents of Park Terrace Gardens. Built in 1940, the five-building complex is called the “Gardens” for a reason; the entire center of the block is a lovingly landscaped private garden, with much of the planting done by a team of resident volunteers. This [...]

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Steps to Buying a Co-op

A photo of steps in Inwood.

Buying a co-op is a unique experience, but don’t let the process overwhelm you. Here is a simple guide to helping get you into the co-op of your dreams.

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Your Credit Score

Detail of a Dutch flag proposal for City of New York.

A recent news report said that given today’s uncertain economy “720″ is the new magic number when it comes to scoring one’s credit. But what is a credit score? Often the terms “credit score” and “FICO score”are used interchangeably. They both give creditors the same number when it comes to determining whether or not they [...]

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Inwood Real Estate

A train sign in Inwood, New York.

Buying and selling real estate in New York City is a unique experience. That’s where I come in, as a licensed New York Real Estate Sales Person, I can walk you though the process. I own property, live and work in Inwood. I love Inwood and its cultural and architectural diversity and can’t wait to [...]

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