I don't get it--who would buy this place and pay additional mortgage/rent on top of it. Even if I paid all cash, I don't get it!

Posted by: LP at November 10, 2009 1:03 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 96 Schermerhorn Street, PH-L

Dean Street: Disappointing to hear about the white marble floors!

Posted by: LP at May 26, 2009 2:18 PM in response to House of the Day: 243 Kane Street

Don't agree with Brownstoner--I like this renovation (at least from the pics). Love the kitchen. After touring historic Park Slope homes this month, I realize I don't like houses that keep all the historic details (mainly all the dark/heavy wood and closed rooms/too many walls). This house has enough details with a light contemporary feel that I like. If I had the money I would offer around 3M.

Posted by: LP at May 26, 2009 1:27 PM in response to House of the Day: 243 Kane Street

I enjoyed the tour, but the majority of the houses were not my taste. However, the house on 14th street was great! I talked to the owner who was an architect and got his card. I would like to work with him in the future (assuming I buy a fixer upper/needs work home).

Posted by: LP at May 19, 2009 3:14 PM in response to Park Slope House Tour Wrap

I agree with Lechacal--I would never live next to the projects and this is not about race, I'm black. I laughed when a broker tried to make me feel bad for not wanting to consider a place across the street from the projects in Williamsburg. As if there was some issue of racial solidarity--I said "no my brother, and where do you live?" Needless to say, not next to the projects! No it's about socioeconomics. Bottom line.

Posted by: LP at April 15, 2009 3:33 PM in response to House of the Day: 445 Warren Street

Wow, that's disappointing. When we lived in Williamsburg we took our son there all the time. Loved the place and the food as others have mentioned. We had his 1st birthday party there and all our guess were so impressed.

Posted by: LP at April 9, 2009 3:13 PM in response to Streetlevel: Kids Space Mamalu Shuts Doors

What--what will happen to you when all comes crashing down? How are we all not connected?

Posted by: LP at March 31, 2009 2:01 PM in response to Getting a Jump on the Q1 Post-Mortems

Point taken MaplewoodGuy. I'm just generally frustrated with people not looking at the big picture, promoting class warfare etc.

Posted by: LP at March 31, 2009 1:24 PM in response to Getting a Jump on the Q1 Post-Mortems

Thanks lechacal--I hope it works out for you too. We saved money, paid off most of our debt (beside student loans) and my husband has a good severance package so I think our family will be ok in the long run.

On another note: to some of the people on this blog who seem to want everything to crash and burn to justify their ideological beliefs and buy cheap real estate--this is not a game. Real people are involved! Rich, middle, working, poor--we are all connected.

Posted by: LP at March 31, 2009 1:07 PM in response to Getting a Jump on the Q1 Post-Mortems

Thanks mopar--even my landlord lost her job and she has to pay her mortgage. Living in a parkslope browntone--tenant and landlord unemployed! I have to laugh at our current situation to keep from getting depressed or anxious.

Posted by: LP at March 31, 2009 12:50 PM in response to Getting a Jump on the Q1 Post-Mortems

Lechacal--no Haynes Boone (Texas based firm). It's getting rough at all the law firms. Only litigation and bankruptcy depts are doing well.

Posted by: LP at March 31, 2009 12:47 PM in response to Getting a Jump on the Q1 Post-Mortems

I've been sitting on the sidelines following the commenting pages for months but today I feel the tug to post. I recently read in Money magazine that the housing market in NYC metro area will not hit bottom until 2011 1Q, something to think about.

My husband and I were considering buying right before market took a dive last fall. I'm glad that we are sitting and waiting because he just lost his high paying job. Who knows how long until he finds a new job. If we had a mortgage now . . . I don't even know. We have a young child which changes everything. A whole department at my law firm got laid off (securities) including the partners. I'm nervous as hell. I have many friends/colleagues in the same boat. Even my wealthy friends are bleeding 100m+ net worth chopped in half over a few months! They are still rich, but their loss of wealth is affecting numerous people dependent on them (workers, etc.).

Posted by: LP at March 31, 2009 12:40 PM in response to Getting a Jump on the Q1 Post-Mortems