Award Winning Agents and Marketing for 2020

01/07/20 • 55 min

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco

There were highs and lows for New York real estate in 2019. Sales records were broken, however the overall market hit the brakes and stalled even as mortgage rates stayed low. And several industry executives and agents believe that the upcoming presidential election year could temporarily sideline some buyers in the higher price points. Is there a brighter side? We will discuss. Also at this Hour: We will talk to two very special guests this morning. Matthew Leone, Chief Branding and Marketing Officer at Halstead Real Estate. He will take us through several successful achievements and tell us his plans for 2020. Nicole Hay, Halstead’s newest rising star is also here and we will discuss her achievements to land at the top of the crowd.

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Mortgage Programs in a Buyer's Market

The real estate market throughout the years has benefited many people, from buyers to sellers to investors. But even with relatively low-interest rates and reduced selling prices today, there is still a big gap between the number of people that want to own a home and those that are able to make that purchase. Getting a mortgage is inevitable. Unfortunately, standard mortgages are not always accessible for many people, especially first-time buyers. But there are programs out there. We will talk to a banking expert this morning. Also at this Hour: The millennial generation and their consumption habits are largely blamed for fundamental changes in several industries like retail and the housing market. But according to CNBC there seems to be new interest in buying value and 2020 could be the year of change for Millennials buying homes. And what are the succession rights in rent stabilized and rent controlled apartments?

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How to pick a NYC Neighborhood

I have personally lived in New York City for 25 years, and in that time, I’ve called six different neighborhoods home. Some felt more like “home” than others did but all had different qualities. These are the calculations that many New Yorkers end up making when choosing where to live: Do I want space, or do I want to be surrounded by people? How important is it to be close to a park for my pet? How important is being close to a subway line? And how much is all of this going to cost? Also at this Hour: Hundreds of new buildings with thousands of units are slated to open up in 2020 during what promises to be a tumultuous year for New York City's real estate market. The glut of high-priced luxury homes hitting the market during a presidential election means anything is possible in 2020, experts said. Presidential election always puts a cloud of uncertainty over the market. Let’s see about this one.