Raised in Alabama, he made his fortune in New York and became a banker, civic leader and developer. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Real Estate and Housing (Residential)”
The North Fork Has Its Own Market Moment
By Gotham Rex on May 14, 2021
A steady stream of buyers intent on finding good deals and open spaces during the pandemic has meant record sales and rising prices. Source: New York Times
Woodbury, Conn.: Peace and Rustic Beauty, With a Sense of History
By Gotham Rex on May 12, 2021
Settled in the late 1600s, this Litchfield County town is more densely populated than its neighbors, with a quaint downtown and more full-time residents. Source: New York Times
It’s a Home in Brooklyn. What Could It Cost? $100,000?
By Gotham Rex on May 11, 2021
Shaun Donovan and Raymond J. McGuire, candidates for mayor of New York, were way, way off when asked to estimate the median home price in the borough. Source: New York Times
Moving to the City During the Pandemic: ‘This Is the New York I Know.’
By Gotham Rex on May 10, 2021
The best part of his Upper West Side apartment? It’s a three-minute walk from his daughter’s place. Source: New York Times
Old Buildings, New Views
By Gotham Rex on May 7, 2021
Recent renovations around town have uncovered views of Manhattan that had been hiding in plain sight. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Board Votes to Consider Extending Rent Freeze
By Gotham Rex on May 5, 2021
The city board that sets rents on regulated apartments said one-year leases might be kept as is and two-year leases might rise slightly. Source: New York Times
Hopewell Borough, N.J.: Historic Homes and Open Spaces
By Gotham Rex on May 5, 2021
Residents praise the Mercer County borough’s ‘idyllic feeling.’ It’s no surprise that the housing market is very competitive. Source: New York Times
What $750,000 Buys You in Pennsylvania, New York and Georgia
By Gotham Rex on May 5, 2021
A circa-1900 brick house in Lancaster, a one-bedroom condo in New York City and a two-bedroom condo overlooking Troup Square in Savannah. Source: New York Times
Should You Renovate the Kitchen Before You Sell?
By Gotham Rex on May 1, 2021
One outdated room can stand out and hurt a sale. But before you do any last-minute work, set a budget and make sure you finish what you start. Source: New York Times
Warren, N.J.: A ‘More Interesting Option’ for Telecommuters
By Gotham Rex on April 28, 2021
As new residents are discovering, this Somerset County township offers those working remotely natural beauty and ‘more bang for the buck.’ Source: New York Times
Selling Your Home in a Seller’s Market
By Gotham Rex on April 23, 2021
Sorting through multiple bids can be harder than it seems. Choosing the highest offer isn’t always the smart way to go. Source: New York Times
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
By Gotham Rex on April 22, 2021
This week’s properties are in Yorkville, Midtown and Prospect-Lefferts Gardens. Source: New York Times
Princeton, N.J.: Historic Homes and Cultural Riches
By Gotham Rex on April 21, 2021
The Mercer County town has long attracted affluent professionals who take on long commutes in return for the charming setting and top-rated schools. Source: New York Times
What $650,000 Buys You in South Carolina, Nebraska and New Jersey
By Gotham Rex on April 21, 2021
A 1945 cottage in Charleston, a two-bedroom condo in an industrial loft in Omaha and a converted stone church in Bernardsville. Source: New York Times