Comments for LUXURYBLURB http://www.luxuryloft.com/blog All about luxury real estate in new York City Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:11:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 Comment on BIG CITY FEDERAL TAX CREDIT ESSENTIAL! by lola gardner http://www.luxuryloft.com/blog/2010/09/big-city-federal-tax-credit-essential/comment-page-1/#comment-2019 lola gardner Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:11:21 +0000 http://www.luxuryloft.com/blog/?p=448#comment-2019 Well put! A couple with 2 to 3 children can hardly make ends meet living in Manhattan on an annual joint income of 250K before taxes. The new tax would discriminate against the Manhattan middle class, the very group Obama promised to protect. A Big City Federal Tax Credit is a starting point plus extending the Bush tax cuts for 2-3 years to implement a program that is fair to all. In addition, write to your congressman, it can help. Well put! A couple with 2 to 3 children can hardly make ends meet living in Manhattan on an annual joint income of 250K before taxes. The new tax would discriminate against the Manhattan middle class, the very group Obama promised to protect.
A Big City Federal Tax Credit is a starting point plus extending the Bush tax cuts for 2-3 years to implement a program that is fair to all.
In addition, write to your congressman, it can help.

]]> Comment on EATALY: MANHATTANS NEW FOOD COURT by lola gardner http://www.luxuryloft.com/blog/2010/09/eataly-manhattans-new-food-court/comment-page-1/#comment-1910 lola gardner Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:35:45 +0000 http://www.luxuryloft.com/blog/?p=443#comment-1910 I read an article that Batali considers this not a food court but a temple/shrine to Italian food. Love the idea of a raw beef "sushi" bar and tasting portions in this lavish and crowded grocery store/temple. The only restaurant that takes reservations, Manzo is also in this open hectic setting and moderately expensive. But this unique space is truly amazing and beautiful. I read an article that Batali considers this not a food court but a temple/shrine to Italian food. Love the idea of a raw beef “sushi” bar and tasting portions in this lavish and crowded grocery store/temple. The only restaurant that takes reservations, Manzo is also in this open hectic setting and moderately expensive. But this unique space is truly amazing and beautiful.

]]> Comment on IMAGINE ALL NEW YORK WITH THESE AWNINGS….AND….. by Lola Gardner http://www.luxuryloft.com/blog/2010/08/imagine-all-new-york-with-these-awnings-and/comment-page-1/#comment-1814 Lola Gardner Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:36:01 +0000 http://www.luxuryloft.com/blog/?p=397#comment-1814 Plug in solar panels with such a slick look and sensible pricing is a win-win. Simple and using existing wiring should offset the energy needed to produce the panels. Plug in solar panels with such a slick look and sensible pricing is a win-win. Simple and using existing wiring should offset the energy needed to produce the panels.

]]> Comment on WATCH OUR SUB-ZERO: HERE’S THE NEXT CHIC APPLIANCE! by Sub Zero Refrigerators http://www.luxuryloft.com/blog/2010/07/watch-our-sub-zero-heres-the-next-chic-appliance/comment-page-1/#comment-1786 Sub Zero Refrigerators Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:35:31 +0000 http://www.luxuryloft.com/blog/?p=310#comment-1786 For those looking to renovate their kitchens I would like to put in my two cents. First of all, Sub Zero refrigerators are a great addition to your new kitchen. However before you decide which direction you want to go with the remodeling of your kitchen, you really should look at all of the designs that Sub Zero offers. My personal favorite is the built-in style which most refrigerator models come in. There is something to be said when your refrigerator is difficult to identify within the surrounding cabinetry. I wish I could share all of the amazing features but that is a whole entire blog post in itself. I just want everyone to be aware of the amazing possibilities that Sub Zero offers. Not to sound promotional, but I came across another post that mentioned Sub Zero was offering up to $1,500 off any refrigerator and stove purchased, if you seriously are looking to remodel your kitchen. Hope everyone finds their Dream Kitchens! For those looking to renovate their kitchens I would like to put in my two cents. First of all, Sub Zero refrigerators are a great addition to your new kitchen. However before you decide which direction you want to go with the remodeling of your kitchen, you really should look at all of the designs that Sub Zero offers. My personal favorite is the built-in style which most refrigerator models come in.

There is something to be said when your refrigerator is difficult to identify within the surrounding cabinetry. I wish I could share all of the amazing features but that is a whole entire blog post in itself.

I just want everyone to be aware of the amazing possibilities that Sub Zero offers. Not to sound promotional, but I came across another post that mentioned Sub Zero was offering up to $1,500 off any refrigerator and stove purchased, if you seriously are looking to remodel your kitchen.

Hope everyone finds their Dream Kitchens!

]]> Comment on MAYBE NOW WE KNOW WHY RUSH MOVED FROM NEW YORK? by Lola Gardner http://www.luxuryloft.com/blog/2010/08/maybe-now-we-know-why-rush-moved-from-new-york/comment-page-1/#comment-1768 Lola Gardner Sat, 21 Aug 2010 13:34:42 +0000 http://www.luxuryloft.com/blog/?p=389#comment-1768 These air quality concerns are alarming and your points excellent. Reducing traffic would reduce ozone. Broadway around Union Square is closing to traffic at the end of August and pedestrian friendly. Perhaps the City should offer a greater tax incentive for older buildings moving towards LEED certification. But Rush Limbaugh leaving the City, an improvement. These air quality concerns are alarming and your points excellent. Reducing traffic would reduce ozone. Broadway around Union Square is closing to traffic at the end of August and pedestrian friendly.
Perhaps the City should offer a greater tax incentive for older buildings moving towards LEED certification.
But Rush Limbaugh leaving the City, an improvement.

]]> Comment on 3.5% Downpayment insanity? by lola gardner http://www.luxuryloft.com/blog/2010/08/3-5-downpayment-insanity/comment-page-1/#comment-1701 lola gardner Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:17:43 +0000 http://www.luxuryloft.com/blog/?p=376#comment-1701 It seems totally insane that the FHA will insure loans with only 3.5% down. What if the market falls.....additional foreclosures, short sales? Condos requiring 90% financing and co-ops 70% brought stability to the Manhattan market. This is a really bad idea. It seems totally insane that the FHA will insure loans with only 3.5% down. What if the market falls…..additional foreclosures, short sales? Condos requiring 90% financing and co-ops 70% brought stability to the Manhattan market.
This is a really bad idea.

]]> Comment on THE JUMBO IS BA-ACK! by Mortgages Home http://www.luxuryloft.com/blog/2010/07/the-jumbo-is-ba-ack/comment-page-1/#comment-1685 Mortgages Home Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:21:19 +0000 http://www.luxuryloft.com/blog/?p=277#comment-1685 While we're in Jumbo Mortgage | LUXURYBLURB mode, The majority of lenders are participating in this new government subsidized plan, and homeowners are encouraged to learn how they can qualify and apply for a loan workout and avoid foreclosure. While we’re in Jumbo Mortgage | LUXURYBLURB mode, The majority of lenders are participating in this new government subsidized plan, and homeowners are encouraged to learn how they can qualify and apply for a loan workout and avoid foreclosure.

]]> Comment on HIGH UNEMPLOYMENT? IT’S ABOUT THE REAL ESTATE! by Lola Gardner http://www.luxuryloft.com/blog/2010/08/high-unemployment-its-about-the-real-estate/comment-page-1/#comment-1633 Lola Gardner Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:27:00 +0000 http://www.luxuryloft.com/blog/?p=363#comment-1633 With unemployment around 10% and higher as that is only the reported rate, perhaps unemployment for the skilled is low as they are in positions they are overqualified for. I agree with your point, there is little flexibility in the present economy and living with the restrictions of a co-op makes it is so much more difficult. With unemployment around 10% and higher as that is only the reported rate, perhaps unemployment for the skilled is low as they are in positions they are overqualified for.
I agree with your point, there is little flexibility in the present economy and living with the restrictions of a co-op makes it is so much more difficult.

]]> Comment on ARCHITECTURE SHIFT: IS THE GLASS BOX TREND OVER? by lola gardner http://www.luxuryloft.com/blog/2010/08/architecture-shift-is-the-glass-box-trend-over/comment-page-1/#comment-1584 lola gardner Tue, 03 Aug 2010 20:14:06 +0000 http://www.luxuryloft.com/blog/?p=327#comment-1584 These basic glass buildings (not the exceptional ones with park or river views) will be outdated in the next decade. These basic glass buildings (not the exceptional ones with park or river views) will be outdated in the next decade.

]]> Comment on CLINTON WEDDING vs. BUSH WEDDING (and the real estate) by lola gardner http://www.luxuryloft.com/blog/2010/07/clinton-wedding-vs-bush-wedding-and-the-real-estate/comment-page-1/#comment-1582 lola gardner Tue, 03 Aug 2010 20:08:47 +0000 http://www.luxuryloft.com/blog/?p=292#comment-1582 I have heard estimates from 2-9M. It seemed a gorgeous affair but would be so much more intimate on their own property plus cost saving. I have heard estimates from 2-9M. It seemed a gorgeous affair but would be so much more intimate on their own property plus cost saving.

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