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Neighborhood News
Elegran keeps you up to date with the most exciting developments in each neighborhood.

Why is there a renewed frenzy in the housing market? By Sarah Cusack | December 28, 2020
The pandemic has caused a lot of changes to occur in society but in the real estate market the pandemic has forced many to modernize. People are still selling and buying homes but now there is little face to face contact with agents and possible leads. 3-D home tours, virtual staging and remote nota
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The Best Virtual Holiday Shows this Year By Sarah Cusack | December 10, 2020
There is no better way to get into the holiday spirit than by watching a Christmas theater show. While you may not be able to go watch these shows in person this year, there are plenty of amazing shows available to stream online. From dramas to children shows there are so many holiday performances a
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Pandemic Creates a Shift in Real Estate By Sarah Cusack | December 03, 2020
The coronavirus has caused massive changes in almost every part of society, including the real estate market. Having in person showings used to be the standard way to buy and sell homes. But since the coronavirus has made a lot of in person meetings unsafe the real estate market has had to pivot to
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How to move to NYC: A crash course to finding an apartment- even in a pandemic By Sarah Cusack | December 01, 2020
New York City is famous for Broadway, 5th Ave, Central Park and it’s high rent prices. But since the pandemic has led to a large number of people leaving the city more apartments are available now and at lower prices than ever before. Now is the right time for you to start considering moving to NYC
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How to give back this Holiday Season By Sarah Cusack | November 19, 2020
Thanksgiving is always the perfect time to give back to your community. With the pandemic still in full swing there are many people that need help more than ever in New York City. There are many opportunities for you to volunteer whether in person or virtually throughout the city. Take some time to
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When is the best time of the year to buy or sell in New York City? By Sarah Cusack | November 12, 2020
Normally if you were looking to buy or sell an apartment in New York City the time to do so would have been in the spring or fall. But this has not been a normal year and the pandemic has made ripples across the real estate market. New York City had to go into a shut down during the spring which cau
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Elegran Open Houses You Need to Visit this Weekend By Sherley Garcia | November 06, 2020
Come by any of our open houses this weekend to learn more about our available properties!
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Elegran Manhattan Market Update: November 2020 By Jared Antin | November 04, 2020
October has proven to be a pivotal month for the Manhattan real estate market and the pendulum is starting to swing… a little bit. The change in overall supply and the increase in contract activity are signs that leverage may be shifting from a buyers market to a more balanced one. This won’t happen
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Elegran Insights: Media Vs. Reality By Jared Antin | November 02, 2020
Recent media headlines would have you believe that New Yorkers are fleeing the city in “droves”, in a “mass exodus” from a “deserted” Manhattan. What these breathless headlines don’t convey is the reality of what New York City faces; another challenge to overcome. With almost 400 years of history an
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Indoor Dining Is Back in NYC! By Kristina Kennedy-Aguero | October 16, 2020
As fall sets in, and the weather turns colder, NYC diners are undoubtedly glad that indoor dining has returned. Nobody is happier, however, than restaurant owners, many of whom have had their businesses closed for over six months.Some restaurants have been offering outdoor dining in gardens, patios,
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