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Sue's News and Views November 2021 |
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Dear All, Tomorrow, daylight savings time ends, days are getting noticeably shorter, temperatures crisper, and the season of gratitude has begun. We light a candle to raise the light from within, cozy up in your home - grateful for what we have. It's the time to look back at this year and remember the challenges we went through and we've overcome, the small joys that sparked here and there, and acknowledge: I'm still here! New York City's heart has resumed beating fast and every day is a new day to take a leap of faith and start a new endeavor. Stay warm, inside and out! Kind regards, sue |
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Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens Market insights, October 2021 |
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All the market stats of the three borrows. Click into each image to view the details of the Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens Market Insights October 2021 |
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Real Estate in the News |
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Why Is the U.S. Housing Market So Out of Whack? What Homebuyers Need To Know Right Now T here’s never been a housing market quite like this before. Today’s real estate agents are pulling double duty as therapists, consoling heartbroken homebuyers who lost out on their fifth—or 15th—home. First-time homebuyers around the country are being outbid by investors—some of whom are willing to pay more than $100,000 over asking price. Wealthy buyers offering all cash for second homes are sending prices ever higher, pushing the dream of homeownership out of reach for many folks. Meanwhile home sellers are enjoying the benefits of life in the fast lane: the ultimate seller’s market. Can all this last? Is this really going to become the new normal? |
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NYC November Events |
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New York City Marathon The world’s largest and most exciting marathon courses through the five boroughs of New York. Cheer on neighbors and friends as they run the 26-mile trail, starting in Staten Island and ending in Central Park. Please be sure to map your route on November 7th accordingly, as runners take miles 16-19 along 1st Avenue through the Upper East Side. For more information on the marathon and donation opportunities, please visit the website here. |
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November is National Native American Heritage Month, and it provides Native peoples the opportunity to celebrate their diverse and rich cultures and traditions as well as educate non-Natives about their nations, raise awareness about the unique history of the United States and Native peoples, and acknowledge the strength and resiliency of Native survival. |
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Kimberly Akido at the A new musical from Tony Award winner Jeanine Tesori & Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire based on the critically-acclaimed play of the same name. Starring the brilliant Victoria Clark Directed by Jessica Stone For tickets click here |
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Pay-As-You-Wish Admission. For New York state residents and New York, New Jersey and Connecticut students, the amount you pay for admission is up to you. If you wish to pay less than the general admission ticket prices ($25 for adults; $17 for seniors; $12 for students), purchase your ticket at one of The Met’s locations and show a valid ID. All admission tickets include same-day entry to The Met Cloisters and The Met Fifth Avenue. Click here. |
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Book Tip: Marley Dias Gets It Done: And So Can You! Marley Dias launched the#1000BlackGirlsBooks drive 6 years ago, leveraging the power of social media to reach a larger audience. The goal was to collect 1,000 books featuring Black female protagonists by February 2016. The story went viral and was picked up by media outlets around the world as well as bloggers, schools, youth-focused organizations and millions of individuals who wanted to participate in the project. Marley has collected over 13,000 books to-date. |
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Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade November in New York City is a magical time, and the ultimate holiday tradition is marching this way. On Thursday, November 25th, watch the 95th Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade live from the streets of NYC or on NBC 9 AM-Noon. For more information on the Parade, go to the website here. |
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What you learn to appreciate as a child, will lead the way when you're adult. New York's MoMA offers Free Admission for Children Children age 16 and under receive free admission to MoMA with any purchase of an adult, senior or student ticket. Click here. |
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The Edge, at New York’s Hudson Yards, is the highest outdoor sky deck in the western hemisphere, but forget the views for now and come for the climb. Starting November 9, thrill seekers can experience City Climb at Edge, which bills itself to be the highest open-air building ascent in the world. Yes, really. Those bold enough to try will have the opportunity to navigate a series of open-air platforms and stairs along the outside crown of 30 Hudson Yards, a 1,300-foot-tall skyscraper. |
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The Rink at Rockefeller Center. Tickets to skate are already available, with the famous skating rink's opening date slated for Saturday, November 6. The Rink will be open daily from 9am until midnight, and if you've never closed down the rink for that last late night skate, 2021 should be your year. Admission prices range from $20-$54 per person depending on the date and time of day. Skate rentals are available for $10. Local skaters can also purchase a membership to have access to the rink and unlimited skating throughout the season. Click here. |
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Lifestyle Tips & Tricks |
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Prospective Buyers Should Enter the Fray This Fall in These Hot U.S. Markets The fall months typically mean a cooldown in real estate transactions, but this year, with inventory low and demand high, prospective buyers are wondering whether they should wait to buy. The Covid-19 pandemic is continuing to influence buyers’ decisions, particularly for those who are now working remotely and, as a result, are seeking out homes with more space in smaller, less crowded cities.
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Chic and Festive Thanksgiving Decorations Thanksgiving decorations are all about showing off your style, but that shouldn't equate to stress or going way over your budget. Regardless of your aesthetic, there are a slew of inexpensive DIY decorations you can try to make your Thanksgiving celebration more inviting for family and guests! |
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18 Eye-Catching Fall Table Centerpieces to Celebrate the Season Fall is the time to trade al fresco dining for cozy indoor meals with family and friends (don't forget about easy fall cocktails). This means that you'll need to upgrade your table to make your dinner guests feel welcome, and one of the best places to start is with a picture-perfect centerpiece. |
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The Best Thanksgiving Drink Recipes Loaded with Fall Vibes Step aside, wine and beer. We're thinking cocktail hour is in order this Thanksgiving! Whether you pair these Thanksgiving drink recipes with your menu or enjoy them before or after the big meal, these Thanksgiving cocktails are sure to get the party started. |
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Featured Listings of the Leonard Gottlieb Team |
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