In this morning’s Wall Street Journal, it is reported that New York and the rest of the country, is experiencing the return of the JUMBO MORTGAGE…..Not long ago, many big banks were turning away New Yorkers seeking jumbo mortgages. This summer, however, banks are competing for the business, creating a wealth of new products and… [Read More]
THE ROLLER COASTER DECADE – LUXURLETTER EDITORIAL
THE ROLLER COASTER DECADE It is becoming increasingly apparent that we live in turbulent times: the see-sawing we are experiencing in markets (and life in general) appear more acute and exaggerated these days, and I fear we have entered a decade of constant ups and downs. With every bit of good news that emerges, so… [Read More]
HOUSING INVENTORIES WILL RISE THROUGH 2011
In the WALL STREET JOURNAL: Sales of new homes are near 47-year lows, yet the supply of new and existing homes is expected to grow in the months ahead as construction ramps up and a wave of foreclosed homes hits the market. LUXURYlesson: “While the USA in general will experience increases in inventories, the luxury… [Read More]