Open houses are rarely (maybe never?) mentioned as places to seek solace within the city, but the NY Observer finds they may be approaching a Zen-like quality because, well, nobody’s at them. “It was the Sunday before the European markets began to tumble, during peak open house hours, and the buyer traffic through Brooklyn’s newer towers was slow,” they write. “Extra special amenities played an integral role in luring buyers when neighborhood amenities were lacking, but with prices still sky high and memories of the borough’s boom fading fast, it seems the only reasonable options are to start cutting prices or to offer condos as rentals,” opines the Observer. “Both of these things are already happening. A pretty kitchen backsplash and walk-in closets just won’t cut it anymore.” Well, what should these buildings do to fill up those open houses again?
The Quietest Places To Pass a Sunday [NY Observer]
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