Sue's News and Views

March 2025

Dear All,

New York City - not exactly the easiest city to get things done or agreed to - has had a major breakthrough in revising archaic zoning laws that restricted construction. Its CITY OF YES program could create as many as 80,000 housing units by increasing density in many areas while still retaining historic district's character, etc. Collaborating delivers practical outcomes: The plan went through public review in 2024, with input from community boards, borough presidents, and the City Planning Commission.

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Bank of America expects the Fed to hold interest rates steady this year and into next year, according to CEO Brian Moynihan. However, traders bet The Fed is likely to resume cutting interest rates in June and could reduce short-term borrowing costs again in September, after a widely watched survey showed consumer confidence dove in February, and inflation expectations surged. (USA TODAY)

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Consumers have taken quite a while to adjust to higher - not high - mortgage interest rates. (PS:  High is 15-18%!) Most of these people were spoiled by the super-low rates of 2020-2021, but forget that those rates were in place to offset a global pandemic, epic supply chain disruptions, etc. Yes, low rates are mostly enacted to help fuel

a weakened economy.

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The days have gotten noticably longer and there have been milder days - oh the joy of anticipating spring! On March 9 the clocks will be changed to daylight savings time. Until it's warm enough to spend more time outdoors, enjoy all the cultural offerings this city has plenty of - scroll down to my event calendar, curated by me especially for you!

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”

Harriet Tubman

Happy Spring,

Warmly,

sue

A new Testimonial

"Thank you so very much, Sue, for your excellent guidance, leadership, expansive knowledge of the industry and quiet patience throughout this entire process. Truly, I would have been lost and given up multiple times. Throughout, you have enabled a calming and stable atmosphere when the unexpected occurred. You heard my frustrations and challenges (and created positivity and hope out of that!) and were present for me in every circumstance! 

Sue’s compassion, strategizing, negotiation finesse, and know-how helped me reach my goal. It could not have come to fruition without her steady vision of where that special point on the horizon really was - and how I should get there. My recommendation that you engage Sue Mathys to be your real estate agent comes without hesitation or reservation. If you want your entire journey from ‘thinking about’ to ‘purchase of’ a home of your own in New York City to be an experience of transparency and support, work with Sue!" - Walter D.

Real Estate in the News

The Real Benefits of Buying a Home This Year

Have you been wondering whether you should keep renting or finally make the leap into homeownership? It’s a big decision, and let’s be real — renting can feel like the easier option, especially if buying a home feels out of reach.

Courtesy of Keeping Current Matters

NYC March Events

MARCH 2025

Women's History Month

The theme for Women's History Month 2025 is “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations.” To learn more about the history of Women's History Month, please visit the Library of Congress.

MARCH 7, 7PM

Sirius Quartet

Sirius Quartet is celebrating the release of their newest recording “Incantations”

Fung Chern Hwei - Violin

Gregor Huebner - Violin

Sunjay Jayaram - Viola

Jeremy Harman - Cello

Exquisit!

Joe’s Pub, March 7th at 7pm

Learn more HERE

March 8th, 2-8 PM

Sarah Cahill:

The Future Is Female

Join pianist Sarah Cahill on Saturday, March 8, 2025, for a six-hour marathon performance celebrating women composers from the Baroque era to today. From 2-8 PM, Cahill will perform over seventy compositions by female musicians, bringing to light brilliant works history has often overlooked. This Women's History Month event takes place in Gallery 609 of The Met Fifth Avenue's European Paintings collection.

Click HERE to learn more!

THROUGH MARCH 16

Dynamic Duos Double Bill

Two exciting and brilliant one act plays and two handers (World and New York premieres!) produced by Urban Stages:

THE AUDIT and THE AMERICAN DREAM. Masterful writing, directing, and performances!

Enter code DUO20 for a 20% discount for a limited time.

Tickets HERE

MARCH 10, 17, AND 24

Women's Jazz Festival

The Schomburg Center’s annual Women's Jazz Festival (WJF) is celebrating 33 years of centering Black women in the field of jazz.

Magnificent performances by Somi, Sarah Elizabeth Charles and Camille Thurman.

Learn more and tickets HERE

THROUGH MARCH 16

Touch

TOUCH is a witty heartfelt play about the enduring desire for love and companionship at any age - a charmingly warm comedy for these cold winter days...

The Tank, 312 W 36th St.

Tickets HERE

CURRENT TOURING PRODUCTION

Action Heroes

ACTION HEROES is a wild kaleidoscope of Action Events and music; human bodies careening through, around, and above invented hardware accompanied by local guest DJs and STREB’s resident DJ & Emcee.

Learn more and performance dates HERE

March 20th-23rd, 2025

Mariana Valencia: Jacklean (In Rehearsal)

Experience choreographer Mariana Valencia and sound artist Jazmin "Jazzy" Romero's collaborative performance at MoMA. This innovative work blends improvisation, dance, and music through a queer, Latinx lens. The artists perform independently yet harmoniously, creating a unique audience exchange. Free with museum admission at 11 W 53rd St.

Click HERE to learn more!

THURSDAYS AT 8 AND 10PM

Open Mic

At Ashford &Simpson's Sugar Bar on the UWS you'll get a delicious meal, enjoy fancy drinks and get swept away by not just the friendly ambiance at the packed place, but an exuberant crowd cheering talented singers, accompanied by a groovy band of superbly versatile musicians. The icing on the cake: invisible background vocals! Exhilirating soul food for mind, body and spirit!

254 W 72nd St. - make a reservation!

Lifestyle Tips and Tricks

Adapt Your Home to its Selling Season

Play up your home's amenities for the season in which you choose to sell.

Courtesy of HGTV

8 Interior Design and Renovation Tips from Experts

Define what you want to achieve with the renovation, taking your lifestyle needs and budget realities into consideration.

Courtesy of U.S. News

The History of Home Staging

Learn how staging evolved from placing furniture in select rooms to the high-stakes art form it is today.

Courtesy of U.S. News

12 Bathroom Trends Going Out of Style in 2025

The bathroom is one of the most used spaces in the home and renovating your bathroom is an investment. So, you’ll want to ensure it’s done right—not only to meet your needs but also to avoid it looking dated by the time it’s completed.

Courtesy of Forbes

The R-Team's Featured Listings

Washington Heights

790 Riverside Drive, Unit 5F

1 BD 1 BA $569,000

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