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Nantucket Home For Sale is Most Expensive in New England

Posted on June 14, 2012 by TrueGotham Blog

A 69 acre estate on the island of Nantucket has recently become available in New England’s housing market and has been attracting a lot of attention. With the asking price for this hideaway at $59 million it qualifies as one … Continue reading →

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Cities Where Rents Are Skyrocketing

Posted on June 12, 2012 by TrueGotham Blog

With rental rates increasing across the country, new numbers were published real estate data sources, that indicate mixed reasons for the increases. According to the housing data for the top one hundred markets, sales prices have barely increased, while rental … Continue reading →

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East Village NYC in Focus

Posted on July 28, 2012 by TrueGotham Blog

East Village NYC in Focus Known for its reputation as a bastion for Beatniks in the 1950s and later, the birthplace of punk rock and hip-hop, the City’s center of counterculture, grew out of earlier roots as a neighborhood of … Continue reading →

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How to Deal with Wind in a High Rise Balcony Garden

Posted on July 24, 2012 by TrueGotham Blog

There are many great reasons to live in a high rise apartment building – not the least of which are the stunning views of the landscape below.  But if you live in a high rise and have tried keeping plants … Continue reading →

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America’s Most Expensive Places to Live

Posted on August 2, 2012 by TrueGotham Blog

America’s Most Expensive Places to Live Although housing costs predict the cost of living in Americans towns and cities, New York City’s boroughs continue to sit at the top of the list as the most expensive places to live, despite … Continue reading →

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High Demand for Residential Real Estate in Manhattan

Posted on August 1, 2012 by TrueGotham Blog

New York City may be stunningly diverse, fast-paced and busy, but there’s at least one thing about it that is surprisingly stable: Manhattan has an incredibly strong and steady real estate market, unlike anywhere else in the country. Though the … Continue reading →

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Manhattan’s $60 Million Apartment Will Be the Priciest Co-op Sale Ever

Posted on July 31, 2012 by TrueGotham Blog

While some incredibly pricey homes have been facing bankruptcy auction and foreclosure, Manhattan’s multi-million dollar apartments have been attracting billionaire buyers. So is the case at the Upper East Side cooperative tower, 740 Park Avenue, where a combination of two duplex … Continue reading →

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NYC Restaurant Spotlight: The Dutch

Posted on June 11, 2012 by TrueGotham Blog

  131 Sullivan St (between Prince St & Houston St) New York, NY 10012 Neighborhood: South Village (212) 677-6200 CLICK HERE TO SEE THE MENU About The Dutch The Dutch is located in Soho, so put your best trendy duds … Continue reading →

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Urban Landscape: Gardening in Small Spaces

Posted on June 7, 2012 by TrueGotham Blog

Landscaping in areas with limited space can be daunting since every section of the garden will have a huge impact on its productivity as a whole. Individuals living in city environments with small amounts of space for gardening have developed … Continue reading →

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8 Incredible Cars Owned By Rich and Famous

Posted on June 6, 2012 by TrueGotham Blog

Cars have been part of people’s subconscious for decades. We use them for many things: basic commuting to work or school, traveling for vacation, and transporting cargo or people. Sometimes we even use them just for showing off. Cars can … Continue reading →

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