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January 2023
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Have We Hit Bottom?
It has been a busy month of watching and interpreting trends in our current real estate market. We have seen an increase in activity in the past couple of weeks - now we wait to see if that means more apartments going into contract as we think we have hit and passed the bottom of the market.
The 6 reasons we believe Q4 of 2022 was the bottom of the recent real estate market cycle.
1. 25% increase in weekly mortgage applications.
2. Mortgage rates continue to move down to a 4-month low.
3. Increase in buyer interest, open house traffic, and offers.
4. In the last quarter of 2022, 42% of sellers were giving concessions to buyers at the closing table, a 10-year high.
5. Home builder sentiment improved for the first time in 1 year.
6. Pending closings were down 30+% at points in the fall but over the last few weeks, we have seen pending listings in most of our markets nearly flat year over year.
Have questions? Email me at douglas.kampsen@compass.com
Happy Valentine's Day!
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New NYC Pop-Up Diner Run by 'Karens' Offers Terrible Service & Great Food
In March, a unique new restaurant will open its doors in NYC. .
Karen's Diner, an already popular brand with locations across the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia, is opening a pop-up diner in NYC's very own West Village. The restaurant prides itself on its "terrible service," and the name says it all. Get ready to be served by a bunch of Karens, who are set to be as ungrateful as the popular jokes and memes portray them to be.
The foodâluckilyâwill be much better. Burgers and hot dogs are on the menu, and guests can expect to catch a few funny names when deciding what to eat. The "I Want to See the Manager" Karen burger will delight you with two Wagyu patties, Swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, pickles, and BBQ-mustard sauce, while the Karen's Got Real Beef features overnight slow cooked smokey BBQ beef brisket, bacon, coleslaw, caramelized onion, and honey glazed BBQ sauce.
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A New Steak Speakeasy Just Opened in the Village
& Son has been officially revived as, once again, a steak speakeasyâthis time at its own address inside a 190-year-old Greenwich Village townhouse at 62 West 9th Street by 6th Avenue.
Guests are invited to choose among three types of steak, each one cooked sous vide, seared in a cast iron skillet and served with a signature Bernaise sauce. Other options include a wild striped bass and a vegan steak with garlic confit in addition to various appetizers and sides.
What's better than a steak and a cocktail on a cold winter night?
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Comedian Louis C.K. Sells Manhattan Townhouse For $6.5 Million
Comedian Louis C.K. just sold his longtime Lower Manhattan home after recently buying an apartment in the Village.
The stand up comedian, who was accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women in 2017, recently sold his townhouse at 25 Charlton St. in SoHo for $6.5 million.
He originally listed the home for $8.5 million, but lowered the prince to $6.5 million after a lack of interest. It is the exact same price he bought the 200-year-old townhouse with 13 rooms for in 20212.
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Celebrate Valentine's Day With The Most Romantic Dining Experiences In NYC
Love is in the air this Valentine's Day, and what better way to celebrate than with food?
After all, food is the ultimate love language.]
From pizza making to mixology classes, intimate omakase experiences to wine pairings, weâve rounded up the best ways to say âI love youâ this romance season.
And even if youâre riding solo this year, treat yourself to one of these premier culinary experiences in NYC.
MY PICK...Pizza making class .at Little Charli, West Villageâs hottest new pizzeria.
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Here's How Much Carrie's âSex and the City' Apartment Would Cost Today
Well, we may not be getting that answer today, but we now have a prediction of just how much her home, along with the fictional homes of several other memorable TV and film locations, would cost on today's red-hot real estate market. For Bradshaw's abode, it's an estimated... click the link below to find out!
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Village Rehearsal Co-Op to Open This Month
IndieSpace, HERE Arts Center, New Ohio Theatre, and Rattlestick Theater have announced the establishment of the West Village Rehearsal Co-Op. The companies have signed a 99-year lease on the new rehearsal space on Gansevoort Street.
The 1,500-square-foot rehearsal studio is ADA compliant. For six months out of the year, the space will be available to artists working with HERE Arts, New Ohio, and Rattlestick. For the other six months, the space will be available at a subsidized rate of $10 per hour for IndieSpace artists. For resident companies such as the Grove and other companies run by and/or serving artists of color, IndieSpace will provide free use of the studio.
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2022 Highlights
Thanks to all of my amazing clients/friends for making 2022 such an amazing year. I am so grateful for the opportunity to help so many of you buy and sell your homes.
Take a look at my highlight reel.
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725 Greenwich St, Unit J3/4
SOLD - OVER ASKING!
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Only one flight up, this charming home is the only floor-through in the building and boasts soaring ceilings over 10 ft high. Filled with original charm including two marble decorative fireplaces, wide plank hardwood floors, numerous built-ins and ample storage throughout (with wonderful wood doors,) this 1-bedroom coop is a West Village beauty.
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If you are considering selling your home, I would love to share with you my marketing strategies that made this sale so successful for my sellers.
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That's Salty!
Some New Yorkers just love to pour salt onto the sidewalks - even before it snows. Pup parents remember - when it comes to rock salts used in ice melts, these substances can be very bad for for our paws.
Besides wiping paws after each walk, there is a whole bunch more info on how to keep you baby's protected.
Click here to learn more.
xo - Scout and Archie
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A New York City resident for over 25 years and a West Village homeowner for over 16, I am passionate about this city and am devoted to making each client interaction an exciting and rewarding experience. It is a passion of mine to assist buyers, sellers, renters and investors to help them achieve real estate success. An expert in marketing, communication and negotiation, I skillfully guide clients with extensive market knowledge and my unfailing can-do attitude. A full-service agent, I work closely with top-tier real estate attorneys, mortgage bankers, financial advisors and stagers to facilitate all aspects of of my clients' needs.
For the past 13 years, I have served as a member of my coop board and have a deep knowledge for running a building in NYC. I currently live on Charles Street with my husband, Shuki, and our rescue dogs, Scout and Archie. I am passionate about giving back to our NYC community and continually support and volunteer with many charities and nonprofits include AIDS Walk NY, Cycle for Survival and the Sato Project.
I am here to help in any way I can with your real estate needs. Please reach out - I would love to hear from you and buy you a coffee at Blackstone Roasters. I can also connect you or your friends and family with top-notch real estate professionals all across the country.
Click here to read my Google reviews.
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