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ARE RATES THAT IMPORTANT?
According to the stock market, very important! When interest rates come down, investors flee from bonds to the equity markets, pushing prices up. And today, when Jerome Powell spoke at Jackson Hole, the markets listened and responded accordingl...
HOW IMPORTANT IS HOMEOWNERS’ INSURANCE?
Very important—especially when you must make a claim for coverage! A few weekends back, it was one of those nights when you’re sawing logs in your own comfortable bed, just on the precipice of REM sleep. That’s when the unmistakable so...
HOW MUCH SCREEN TIME IS TOO MUCH?
During a group text with my in-laws, the topic of “screen time” came up, and everyone started checking and texting their respective daily iPhone screen time. Of course, this prompted me to do so myself—although I was quite hesitant, given...
HOW IMPORTANT IS A VIEW?
It’s one of the many questions we ask buyers when we start working together. And what kind of view? In Manhattan, a view isn’t just a feature—it’s a feeling. It’s emotional, aspirational, and often, expensive. We’re a city that s...
WHAT IS THE PRIMARY RESIDENCE CAPITAL GAINS TAX EXCLUSION?
The current tax law provides a valuable exclusion for homeowners on the sale of their primary residence (subject to a host of requirements to qualify for the exclusion). Individuals who do qualify can exclude up to $250,000 of gain, while marri...
IS 70 THE NEW 60?
That depends on who you are asking and how old they are! Retirement and when it will happen seems to be a hot topic right now as people are living much longer and staying in the workforce much longer. We used to think of retirement as a kind ...
WHY ARE PEOPLE SO IMPRESSED WITH CELEBRITIES?
A question I’ve been asking myself more and more lately. I grew up (and still am) a little Hollywood-obsessed, which is why I’m always enamored by L.A. and the buzz of “the industry” there. The thrill of it has worn off for me — but n...
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THERE IS MORE DEMAND THAN SUPPLY?
If you took even one economics class in school, you likely remember this fundamental concept: when demand exceeds supply, prices rise. When supply exceeds demand, prices fall. That’s Economics 101 — the basic law of supply and demand. But w...