Copy of October 2023 Newsletter NYC

Leaf Your Worries Behind - it's October!

Welcome, friends - to the first edition of my newsletter and to October! As the leaves change color and give the city a warm autumn glow, get ready for a month of spook-tacular surprises, cozy sweaters, and pumpkin spice everything. 

In this newsletter, you will find the latest September National Market Insights, real estate news, fun local happenings in NYC, lifestyle tips, and some newly feature listings. 

Have a wonderful Monday!
Amy

September Real Estate National Market Report is here!

The surprisingly quick recovery of the housing market suggests that the residential real estate downturn is turning out to be shorter than economists expected.

August 2023 median single-family home prices climbed 3.7% from one year ago.

Though today's housing market is decidedly challenging, the fall typically ushers in more favorable buying conditions relative to the rest of the year.

Courtesy of Compass

Real Estate in the News

More Unmarried Couples Are Buying Homes Together...What to Know Before You Do.

More couples are becoming homeowners before tying the knot. 

Unmarried couples make up 18% of all first-time homebuyers, up from just 4% in 1985, according to a 2022 report by the National Association of Realtors,

Courtesy of CNBC

The US housing market is starting to flash a few rays of sunshine for homebuyers.

Inventory is growing at a time of year that usually sees declines, Altos Research said.

And Redfin reported that more home sellers are lowering their asking prices.

Courtesy of Market Insider

Local Happenings

October 12 - 15, 2023

New York City Wine & Food Festival

The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by CapitalOne is back and better than ever! Explore over 80-plus exclusive events hosted by more than 500 of the world's best chefs. From classes, dinners, tastings, late-night parties, to drag brunches and live celebrity demonstrations, the NYCWFF is a foodie's paradise!

Click HERE to learn more!

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Annual Village Halloween Parade 

Every year, the city of New York gathers together on Halloween  night to experience the city's most spooky parade. Head to the Village to catch a glimpse of the more than 50,000 ghouls, goblins, zombies, monsters, and witches that roam the streets of lower Manhattan. 

Click HERE to learn more!

Lifestyle Tips and Tricks

Best Housewarming Gifts

The Best Items for a Weekend Getaway - at first glance, the best items for a weekend getaway might seem like an odd fit for our best housewarming gifts series, compared to gifts for the kitchen, bathroom, or bedroom.

Courtesy of Forbes

Maximize Property Value After a Disaster

The first 48 hours are critical to mitigating the costs of restoring a damaged home or business.

Courtesy of NAR

Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2023-2024

To make the top of the list, a place had to have good value, be a desirable place to live, have a strong job market and a high quality of life.

Courtesy of US News

10 Ways to Maximize Square Footage in a Small Bedroom

The secret to living large in a tiny bedroom is in the details. 

Courtesy of US News

Featured Listings - Newly Listed!

Upper West Side

382 Central Park West, Unit 18K

1 BD   1 BA   900 SF   $1,380,000

Chinatown

7 Essex Street, Unit 3B

2 BD   2 BA   1584 SF   $2,195,000

Lenox Hill

530 Park Avenue, Unit 2F

2 BD   3 BA   2218 SF   $18,500

West Village

400 West 12th Street, Unit 12C

5 BD   6 BA   4116 SF   $17,900,000

Williamsburg

446 Kent Avenue, Unit 10E

2 BD   2 BA   1287 SF   $1,595,000

Thanks for reading and subscribing! Have Q's?

Reach out to chat!

Amy Yuan

Lic. R.E. Salesperson
M: 718.687.9822
amy.yuan@compass.com

Office: 212-913-9058

Compass is a licensed real estate broker. All material is intended for informational purposes only and is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description or measurements (including square footage). This is not intended to solicit property already listed. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity. All Coming Soon listings in NYC are simultaneously syndicated to the REBNY RLS. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions.