Author Archives: Paul Soley

More Jobs = Higher Rent

By: Paul Soley | Published: October 12, 2012 | Categories: Real Estate, Rental market update

Median rents in Manhattan climbed 10% in September and are now approaching the all time high of 2006. With 77,400 new workers and a lack of significant new inventory coming online this trend is expected to continue for the foreseeable future.  Be prepared to discuss housing allowances. New York Magazine has the full story….
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Here We Go Again

By: Paul Soley | Published: April 4, 2012 | Categories: Real Estate, Rental market update

Related Entries AG Warns Against Craigslist ScamsThe story below, published in the Westchester Journal News, is yet another reminder to renters that they need to be very careful to avoid scammers that are getting bolder and more clever. Working with a reputable broker is an easy safeguard against fraud.   Victims mount in rent scam. Con …
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AG Warns Against Craigslist Scams

By: Paul Soley | Published: March 22, 2012 | Categories: Real Estate

Another spate of unsuspecting victims of Craiglist scams has prompted the New York state Attorney General to issue a warning to consumers to safeguard themselves against these corrupt practices. The Real Deal has the story. In addition to blatant fraud, it is an all too common practice to use Craigslist, and other websites, for bait …
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Hurricane Preparedness

By: Paul Soley | Published: August 26, 2011 | Categories: Rental market update

Hurricane Irene is growing and gaining speed.  Much of the east coast is threatened with heavy rain and damaging winds. For those unfamiliar with Hurricanes the mantra is “prepare for the worst and hope for the best”. The article attached provides helpful basic information to help that preparation….
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Social Security Office Hours Change

By: Paul Soley | Published: August 5, 2011 | Categories: Settling-In

Social Security Field Offices to Begin Closing to the Public a Half Hour Early Congressional Budget Cuts Force Reduced Public Hours   Effective August 15, 2011, Social Security field offices nationwide will close to the public 30 minutes early each day.  For example, a field office that is usually open to the public Monday through …
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From Globalization to the Mega-region

By: Paul Soley | Published: July 5, 2011 | Categories: Immigration, Rental market update

National Georgraphic interviews author Richard Florida: “Whether we’re in France, the United States, China, or Japan, we tend to eat the same foods, wear the same clothes, drive the same cars. But then simultaneously, people are trying to find what’s unique and authentic in the world, and that interest makes those things rise in value. …
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Impact of a Government Shutdown on Relocation

By: Paul Soley | Published: April 8, 2011 | Categories: Industry Trends

As we continue to monitor the pending shutdown of the U.S. Federal Government, we would like to advise our clients of possible impact on the support Dwellworks provides to you and your clients’ transferees. Social Security Numbers The Social Security Administration is still finalizing its plans and it is unknown whether staff will be available …
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Rental market update: Minneapolis, Minnesota

By: Paul Soley | Published: February 10, 2011 | Categories: Rental market update

Minneapolis is consistently rated one of the top places to live in the United States due to economic vitality, education levels, healthcare, recreational activities, friendly people, many lakes and theaters among a host of other attributes. Move.com once referred to the Twin Cities as heaven with snow plows. The Minneapolis real estate market enjoyed a steady …
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Prices set to rise in New York?

By: Paul Soley | Published: January 24, 2011 | Categories: Real Estate, Rental market update

Per the New York Times, as excerpted below, transferees may need to prepare for rapidly rising prices in both the purchase and rental market beginning in 2012.  A lack of new construction since 2008 will create shortages likely to drive price increases. At the height of the real estate boom in Manhattan, it seemed a new glass-walled …
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New York Real Estate Disclosure Law

By: Paul Soley | Published: December 30, 2010 | Categories: Real Estate

Beginning on January 1, 2011 New York will require an agency disclosure form to be signed by the parties involved in all real estate transactions. The Agency Disclosure law simply requires that brokers have their clients sign a form stating that they understand whom the agent represents in the transaction. The form is required by …
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