The Best Materials for Driveways

The driveway is a giant welcome mat for your home. Visitors park their cars on your driveway, so it’s among the first things they’ll see when they stop by. The driveway also gives you a place to put your vehicles, play games, and hang out. The kind of material from which your driveway is made will dictate what you can do on it and how it looks. The best materials for driveways vary depending on what you want your drive to look like and what you need from it.

Concrete

Concrete is the most durable and longest-lasting of the best materials for driveways. When it’s reinforced by steel concrete, it can last for decades. A concrete driveway is versatile, durable, low-maintenance, and cost-friendly in the long term. New stamping techniques make concrete even more versatile. It can be stamped to look like any kind of material and even dyed to match. Finding concrete contractors in Minneapolis for example isn't hard, however, some may offer alternative finishes like an exposed aggregate finish and may offer other services such as creating patios and replacing garage flooring.

Asphalt

Asphalt driveways are popular options in northern U.S. climates, since the material is pliable and can withstand freeze-thaw cycles better than concrete or pavers. The black color of asphalt retains heat, which helps snow melt relatively quickly. One drawback is that it requires regular maintenance; sealing is recommended every three to five years. Fortunately, the maintenance isn’t overly complex, and a DIYer can patch holes themselves.

Brick

Rich colors and varied patterns are what you’ll get with brick. Bricks are similar to pavers, but they’re thicker, stronger, and longer-lasting than gravel or asphalt. A brick driveway looks great, but it’s expensive to install. If installed properly, though, the maintenance costs are minimal, and it should last a lifetime.

Pavers

Paver driveways are among the most expensive and the most beautiful. A paver driveway can provide a big boost to curb appeal; an enormous array of design choices is readily available. Although it's more expensive than some other materials to install, a paver driveway has relatively low long-term maintenance costs, and it can last 30 to 40 years.

With driveway pavers, you have the option to create different patterns and designs, giving your driveway a unique and personalized look. Also, if one paver gets damaged, it can easily be replaced without affecting the rest of the driveway.

Walk Inside 450 Warren in Gowanus

Last week new photos surfaced of 450 Warren, the inaugural New York residential building designed by Brooklyn-based architecture firm SO–IL, who is world-renowned for award-winning site-specific installations, museums, and private homes. 

courtesy of TANKHOUSE

450 Warren just topped out in Gowanus, Brooklyn, and will launch sales next year - the property will feature 18 condominiums, as well as extensive communal and private outdoor space for every residence - especially newsworthy during these times. The property is developed by TANKHOUSE, with exclusive sales and marketing handled by Corcoran New Development, both also Brooklyn-based.

“450 Warren rediscovers essential qualities in new development living spaces, with a focus on light and air, creating dynamic shared spaces and residences with private outdoor space and multiple exposures,” said Sam Alison-Mayne and Sebastian Mendez, partners at TANKHOUSE. “We look forward to revealing more as the project progresses.” 

L-R: Florian Idenburg, SO-IL; Sebastian Mendez, TANKHOUSE; Ted Baab, SO-IL; Karilyn Johanesen, SO-IL; Sam Alison-Mayne, TANKHOUSE; Go-Woon Seo, TANKHOUSE; Courtney Avery, TANKHOUSE; Behzad Amiri, The Corcoran Group.

450 Warren will feature extensive communal and private outdoor space, as well as parking available for residents. The building will also include multiple retail spaces of over 4,000 square feet on the ground floor.

For more information please visit the website at TANKHOUSE and follow our Instagram @450Warren for project updates

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Our Favorite Listing: Views From This Historic $799k Washington Heights Apartment

There’s a lot more to New York City than the Manhattan skyline, and the commanding views of the George Washington Bridge and Hudson River from this Washington Heights apartment won’t let you forget it. This unit, located at 825 West 179th Street Apartment 6C, allows owners to experience the very best of uptown living while enjoying views and sights that will leave New Yorkers in other boroughs feeling left out.

Warburg Realty

The apartment is newly renovated and has two bedrooms and two bathrooms — offering plenty of space. But it’s the glitzy details that really make the unit come to life. There are hardwood floors throughout the apartment, every single inch of the bathrooms is freshly tiled, and the chef’s kitchen has all the bells and whistles, including quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, and brand new stainless steel appliances. There’s in-unit laundry, too.

Outside, owners will find that they’re surrounded by a unique, historic neighborhood. The unit is located on the sixth floor of a gorgeous, historical co-op, which was originally built in 1920. Fort Tryon Park, the Cloisters, and the Hudson river pathways are within walking distance, as are numerous shops and cafes — among the best Washington Heights has to offer. And for those who need to get downtown, the 1, A, and C trains are a short walk away, too.

This unit is listed at $799,000 by Samantha Rose Frith, Joel E. Moss, and Kemdi Anosike of Warburg Realty. 

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The Cutest Pumpkin Patch in Midtown & 5 Other Ways to Get a Taste of Fall in NYC

As the weather slowly begins to cool, seasonal menu items are shifting just in time for indoor dining to begin on September 30th.

Below are six spectacular ways to feel the fall spirit in NYC through delicious seasonally driven dishes, drinks and even pumpkin picking to consider.

Photo Courtesy of @UncoverMore

Carnegie Diner & Cafe (205 W. 57th St.) has an urban pumpkin patch in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, perfect for photos with friends or the entire family.  All of the pumpkins on display are available to pick and purchase to celebrate the new fall season. After picking your favorite pumpkin, indulge in the restaurant’s delectable menu offerings.  Carnegie Diner offers all-day breakfast omelettes, pancakes, waffles and French toast in addition to salads, burgers and triple decker sandwiches from 9am - 9pm daily.  Photos of this one-of-a-kind Urban Pumpkin Patch!

Beyond Sushi is a plant-based, health-conscious eatery that celebrates the flavors and beauty of seasonal fare with locations on the Upper East Side (1429 3rd. Ave), West Side (62 W. 56th St), Nolita (215 Mulberry) and Union Square (229 E. 14th St.). Beyond Sushi’s flagship 134 W. 37th St. location is also open for delivery, takeout and will reopen for indoor dining on September 30th. For the fall season, Executive Chef Guy Vaknin added a Butternut Squash Tortellini with brown "butter" sage sauce, "Parmesan", and pine nuts to the Beyond Sushi menu.

Brooklyn Chop House (150 Nassau St.) in FiDi now has a Red Velvet Frose made with mixed berries, Maison Marcel Rose and Maison Marcel French Velvet red wine, making it the perfect Fall addition to their everyday favorites. Patrons can make a reservation via OpenTable on Monday - Sunday from 4pm - 10pm. You'll be warm whether you dine outside under one of the restaurant's six industrial grade heaters or indoors beginning on September 30th.

The beautiful all-season escape atop The Sanctuary HoteI, Haven Rooftop (132 W. 47th St.) is transitioning into fall with new cocktails and desserts. Fall festive cocktails include an Apple Cider Mule and a Green Tea Old Fashioned. Decadent desserts include the Pumpkin Cheesecake with a fresh-baked graham cracker crust and a Chocolate Covered Apple featuring an almond milk chocolate covered apple with marshmallows, caramel sauce and white chocolate shavings. 

Ten Hope Outdoor Garden (10 Hope St.) in Williamsburg now offers a new Autumn Menu with options like Squid Ink Gnocchi in a double cream sauce with mushrooms and Parmesan shaving, Arroser Scallops and juicy 8oz Ten Hope Burgers and Kofta Burgers available on Tuesday - Friday from 5pm-11pm, as well as Saturday and Sunday from 12pm-11pm.

Cooler weather calls for warm and hearty pasta dishes from Nerai (55 E. 54th St.). Indulge in their savory Seafood Orzotto, which features fresh octopus, shrimp, mussels and calamari in a saffron broth, and is sure to warm you up on a chilly day. Dine underneath the restaurant's newly installed electric heat lamps in their outdoor garden or indoors beginning on September 30th.

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Today Is National Coffee Day Here Are Some Boozy Brews to Perk Up Your Spirits

Who doesn’t like starting the morning with a bolt of caffeine in their coffee. Today is National Coffee Day and while coffee is good on it’s own, it’s better as a cocktail. See some recipes will be trying out this morning.

Tanteo Tequila Chipotle Mexican Coffee

• 2 oz. Tanteo Chipotle Tequila

• 5 oz. Freshly Brewed Coffee

• 1/2 teaspoon Granulated White Sugar

• 1 Teaspoon Brown Sugar

• Whipped cream for topping

Add fresh coffee to glass, stir in white and brown sugar until dissolved. Add Tanteo Chipotle Tequila and stir. Top with whipped cream.

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The Proper No. Twelve Mad Mac

Created by Gavin McMonigle, Piss & Vinegar, Philadelphia

• 2 oz. Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey

• 1 Part Mexican Coffee Liqueur 

• 2 scoops Mint Chocolate ice cream

Hard shake all ingredients in a tin with crushed ice. strain into 6 oz. Irish coffee glass and serve. 

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Ketel One Marvelous Espresso Cocktail  

Ingredients:

• 1.5oz Ketel One Vodka 

• 1oz (Locally Sourced) Espresso 

• 3/4oz Coffee Liqueur

• 1/8oz Simple Syrup

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Cutwater Spirits Horchata Cold Brew Canned Cocktail

Ready-to-enjoy canned cocktail features creamy Horchata Vodka combined with roasty medium-bodied cold brew coffee for a spirited spin on a traditional morning favorite with a 12.5% ABV. *Contains dairy.

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Zacapa + Coffee 

• 1 ½ oz Zacapa 23 Rum

• 5 oz Hot Coffee

• ½ oz Cinnamon syrup

• ¼ oz Amaro Montenegro

• Hand Whipped Cream or Foam

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Our favorite listing this week is 508 West 24th Street, Unit 5th Floor, home to NBA Player Carmelo Anthony. The ten-time NBA All-Star, has listed his New York City condo. The home is the largest unit in the Cary Tamarkin designed building at 508 W 24th that overlooks the High Line and is walking distance from world-class shopping and prominent art galleries.

251 East 51st Street, Unit 2M, listed on the market as a Compass "Coming Soon," is a recently renovated, perfect pied-a-terre (and ideal one bedroom for all the rest of us). What truly sets this pad apart from the rest is the dreamy outdoor terrace with endless possibilities and city views. Accessed by the living room and overlooked by the bedroom, this 24x12 outdoor space is an oasis in the center of the Midtown hustle and bustle.

Our last #openhouse roundup will you be checking out this #parkslope home? #nycrealestate #brooklynrealestate #milliondollarlistings #luxuryhomes #OffTheMRKT

DNA Development announced that closings have commenced at 350 West 71st Street, the successful Upper West Side luxury conversion that seamlessly combines two historic pre-war buildings into one stunning contemporary condominium with a classic façade. As construction nears completion, the seven-story building’s 38 elegant residences and bespoke amenities are coming to life, as DNA welcomes its first residents.

Our favorite listing this week is located at One West End, the sculptural glass residential tower designed by Pelli Clarke Pelli within Riverside Center. At $19.5 million, 29B offers 5,302 square feet of interiors space, with four bedrooms, five and a half baths, a media room, lofted library, and a double height great room leading out to a 3,000 square foot terrace with impeccable views.

Tips for Selling a Home on a Busy Street

In a world where home buyers prioritize location more than almost anything, selling a house located on a busy street can be a challenge. From excess noise to safety risks for young children, there are many reasons why home buyers tend to avoid purchasing homes next to busy roads. However, there are also many ways that you can make your home more appealing to home buyers despite its unideal location. Here are some effective tips for selling a home on a busy street.

Soundproof Your Home as Much as Possible

One of the main reasons why people choose not to purchase homes next to busy roads is the noise. Frequently used roads are typically accompanied by loud traffic sounds such as honking, revving engines, and squealing brakes. Such noises can make it hard to sleep, focus, and even have conversations. 

To reduce the negative impact that loud traffic noises would have on a homeowner’s life, consider making an effort to soundproof the house. Examples of effective ways to soundproof a house include installing acoustic panels, sealing any cracks, installing thicker doors and windows, adding a layer of drywall, or installing mineral wool or spray foam insulation. By reducing the amount of noise that enters the home, you can make the house vastly more appealing to home buyers.

Use Landscaping to Your Advantage

In addition to being noisy, homes on busy roads also have the disadvantage of offering far less privacy. Many homeowners don’t like the idea of their actions being put on display for the hundreds of people who drive by every day.

To create a more private and secluded environment despite the home’s location, consider using landscaping to your advantage. Planting shrubs or trees around the home’s property line can help create a natural privacy wall so that homeowners can spend time outside without feeling like they are being watched. Plus, the natural barrier between the road and the property will help prevent little kids from wandering out into the road, which will put their parents’ minds at ease.

Set a Realistic Price

Another tip for selling a home on a busy street is to set a realistic price. A home’s location generally has a large impact on its value. As such, just because a house looks similar to another house in a more favorable location doesn’t mean they should have a similar selling price.

Because homes located next to busy roads are generally less appealing to home buyers than houses nestled in quiet neighborhoods, they should generally be priced lower to account for market value. Setting a realistic price that reflects the inconveniences that potential homeowners must accommodate when purchasing a house on a busy road will help increase your home’s chances of selling.

Homes You Need To Make Appointments For This Weekend

Looking for a new place to live or just curious about what's on the market? Check out our favorite homes you should make an appointment for this weekend. 

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Boerum Hill

WHERE:  467 Pacific Street Unit 15

SIZE: 2 Beds | 1 Baths

COST: $785,000

About: Many people who move to Brooklyn are looking for that “classic” feel — the parks and tree-lined streets, the lively, inclusive neighborhoods, and the gorgeous, historic buildings. This Boerum Hill apartment, located at 467 Pacific Street Unit 15, offers up all of that and more, with all of the modern amenities and conveniences an owner could want, all blocks away from downtown Brooklyn and several train stations.

The first thing you’ll notice when you walk in is the bright, inviting embrace this two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment offers. Hardwood floors and newly-painted walls open the unit up, and the light pours in thanks to oversized windows. High ceilings and decorative moldings add to the endless charm of this unit. The apartment also features custom built-in bookcase shelving — perfect for any bibliophile — and a large bathroom with subway tile. Home chefs, take notice, too; the kitchen is recently renovated and boasts brand new butcher block counters, cabinets, and stainless-steel appliances. And there’s an in-unit washer and dryer as well.

The unit is snuggled in a five-story, pre-war, pet-friendly co-op, with plenty of basement storage. The building was originally built in 1912 and is directly adjacent to a park and playground. And living in Boerum Hill means that you’re close to everything Brooklyn has to offer, including shops, restaurants, entertainment, and a quick train ride to Manhattan. 

This unit is listed at $785,000 by Michael J. Franco of Compass.

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Crown Heights

WHERE:  764 Bergen Street, #2A

SIZE: 2 Bedroom | 1 Bath

COST: $975,000 ­

About:  Enter the home into a foyer beside a the kitchen, featuring stainless steel appliances, marble counters, and a generous island. The kitchen is open to the living/dining area with two oversized windows.

This elegant home features a flowing floor plan with split bedrooms, fantastic closet space, washer and dryer, and huge windows. Both bedrooms are spacious with ample closet space and large windows. The full bathroom has modern, sleek features and beautiful tile in the shower/bath. This home also features a separate laundry room with washer/dryer! The Bergendy has a shared outdoor space, private rooftop space and a modern boutique vibe. It's located a few short blocks from Prospect Park, trendy restaurants, fantastic shopping and the Brooklyn Museum.

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Upper West Side

WHERE:    215 West 78th Street, Apt. 6/7D

SIZE: 4 Bed | 3 Bath

COST: $2,995,000

About:   Classic elegance defines this spacious and bright 4-bedroom/3 bath duplex home. With open city views and spectacular natural light, it is perfectly positioned mid-block, on a quiet tree-lined street. Recently renovated, this home combines a pre-war esthetic with a crisp, refined sense of style. One enters into a spacious foyer that opens on to an expansive, well-proportioned loft living/dining area.

A windowed open chef's kitchen with a large island, comfortably seating four, grounds the space. Custom cabinetry, Carrara marble counters, top of the line appliances, and a butlers pantry complete this kitchen. Off the living area is a large bedroom currently being used as a den/family room, as well as a full bathroom, A central staircase leads to the lower level, bedroom "wing". The exquisite oversized master suite has a spectacular custom closet/dressing room and a stunning, newly renovated marble bath with double vanities and a large walk-in shower. The second and third bedrooms are both amply sized and share the second large marble bath, also with double vanities. The washer/dryer, that vents out, is conveniently located on this floor as well as the wine refrigerator and temperature-controlled wine storage unit. High-end finishes can be found throughout along with an abundance of storage. Beautiful classic architectural elements include high-beamed ceilings, detailed moldings, and hardwood floors. Modern comforts include a built-in sound system on the top floor and through-wall air conditioning and heating in every room. 215 West 78th Street is a gracious pre-war co-op with a tasteful, welcoming marble lobby. Amenities include a common garden, delivery package room, free storage space, a bike room and a laundry room. Pets welcome.

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Naftali Group Launches Sales for The Benson on Madison Ave

Naftali Group announced the launch of sales for the first new luxury condominium building on famed Madison Avenue on the Upper East Side in more than 20 years. Named, The Benson, as a nod to Chainman and CEO Miki Naftali’s father Benjamin, the 19-story ground-up, boutique condominium, will bring 15 striking and classically-inspired residences to one of the world’s most coveted avenues. 

Credit Hayes Davidson

Located at 1045 Madison Avenue and East 79th Street on Manhattan’s famed Upper East Side, The Benson has been thoughtfully designed inside and out by AD100 designer, Peter Pennoyer Architects, best known for perfectly marrying both modern and classical architectural styles. The Benson’s overall aesthetic draws its inspiration from the surrounding neighborhood and is reminiscent of the great historic apartment houses of the Upper East Side. 

Offering half-floor, full-floor and duplex residences, ranging from three-to-seven-bedrooms, several homes feature gracious private outdoor space and each come with a private elevator landing. 

Italian designer and architect Achille Salvagni created a jewel-box lobby, in addition to a stunning cinema room that is part of the robust amenities package available to residents, and for the beautiful custom kitchens, Pennoyer collaborated with bespoke British cabinetry maker Christopher Peacock.

The Benson features a beautifully landscaped rooftop with a fire pit and view of Central Park, in addition to a spa with sauna and steam rooms, a library with an adjoining landscaped garden, an art studio and a fitness center and half-basketball court. A doorman and concierge will be on call around the clock, and the lobby features a cold storage room for food deliveries. There’s also a pet spa, a bicycle storage and additional storage available for purchase.

With construction well underway and the first closings slated for the end of 2021, residences at The Benson start at $12.5 million. Compass Development Marketing Group’s Alexa Lambert is the building’s exclusive sales and marketing agent. 

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Inside The Insta-Worthy Homes At 111 Montgomery

111 Montgomery, the millennial-friendly condo in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, where prices start at $499K, is about to unveil three model residences designed by @homesteadbrooklyn (created by Summer Rayne Oakes), @stevenonoja and @alyssa.lenore that speak to the way real New Yorkers live.

Summer Rayne Oakes shot by Katherine Marks

With 163 studio to three-bedroom homes starting at approximately $499,000, 111 Montgomery is an attractive offering in one of New York’s most storied and exciting neighborhoods. Each influencer has envisioned their idea of home at 111 Montgomery with carefully-selected furnishings and décor sourced from retailers including CB2, Parachute Home and Anthropologie Home, reflecting the accessible nature of the building and the clean and understated interiors by Brooklyn-based Mesarch Studios.

“111 Montgomery fills an immediate need for buyers and first-time homeowners who want a high-quality, well-priced home that comes with robust amenities and the added perk of a quiet location seconds from Prospect Park and Brooklyn Botanic Garden,” said Christine Blackburn, sales director with Compass. “Partnering with these influencers brings our model homes to life in a way that feels genuine and is truly representative of the way real New Yorkers will live here.”

The 12-story mid-rise building stands out from other nearby developments as the first newly built full-service luxury condominium in Crown Heights, with amenities like an attended lobby, on-site parking and extensive bike storage with nine storage units per floor and more in the cellar level, a private co-working lounge, fitness center, children’s playroom, landscaped garden, and a roof deck where residents will enjoy sweeping skyline and park views.

Steven Onoja shot by Katherine Marks

For his model residence, Steven Onoja of @stevenonoja, a Nigerian-born, New York-based visual storyteller and writer known for his bold style and impeccable taste, was influenced by the neutral tones and airiness of the 676-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom he curated. He describes the space as an ode to “warm minimalism” combining details like leather accessories and a cow hide rug with modern art pieces, including a geometric wood wall hanging and a textured aluminum sculpture. “If I could bottle up the light in this space, I would,” Onoja said. “My design for this home was inspired by my own lifestyle. No matter where I’ve traveled in the day, I can always count on coming back home to find comfort and inner peace.” Pricing for similar homes in the building starts at $666,000, including a private balcony.

Alyssa Lenore shot by Katherine Marks

Alyssa Lenore, the blogger and style guru behind @AlyssaLenore, has brought her signature elevated neutral aesthetic to a 950-square-foot, two-bedroom, two-bathroom home, one of the largest in the building. Celebrating the white oak floors, oversized windows and the open layout, Lenore’s design showcases soft colors and textures, with details like linen bedding and velvet pillows, that are elegant yet functional, perfect for the family she envisions living here. “I want people to notice the light and the flow, how easy it would be to come home and instantly feel relaxed,” she said. Pricing for similar homes in the building start at $1.04 million.

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Best Trends from Fall 2020 NYFW

Even for those who don’t normally follow the latest trends and fads, New York Fashion Week is always worth exploring, as it keeps providing us with the most innovative and unique runways, while instantly setting the fashion trends for the upcoming season. If you want to get a better idea of the outfits we’ll be seeing everywhere in a matter of weeks, here are some of the best and most popular trends from fall 2020 NYFW:

An abundance of color

Although black, brown and muted neutrals tend to dominate during fall and winter, brighter shades are seemingly a notable trend this season. While designers at Marc Jacobs and Carolina Herrera stood out with their bold and vibrant monochromatic looks, vivid shades were scattered throughout the entire Fashion Week. From delicate powder blue and cerulean hues to brighter canary and cherry shades, NYFW undoubtedly set the trend for beautiful colors we’ll be seeing everywhere this fall.

Leather as the modern staple

Instead of the classic biker jacket look, this season saw a myriad of leather items used in more creative ways, both on the runways and street style outfits. Although the looks ranged from leather trousers to dresses and two-piece sets, one of the most popular looks, and coincidentally the easiest one to pull off, were chic leather trench coats. Mostly in the shades of cream, tan and light brown, long leather trenches were paired with casual jeans and statement boots, for a more wearable, everyday outfit.

Sneakers galore

If there’s one thing that never goes out of style, it’s a pair of classic sneakers, and they went for a walk on this season’s runways as well. However, instead of a very clear trend, the sneakers on NYFW ranged from very dainty, basic pairs to bolder, chunkier and more colorful options. It seems like the aim is to simply pair any look you wear with sneakers this season, as long it’s a great choice for you. If you want to get in on this trend, consider going through footwear magazines, like reading Kicks Guru sneaker reviews, in order to make the best and most informed sneaker choice this fall.

The reinvented punk

The uptown class combined with a downtown edginess at designers like Monse and R13 made for an interesting, unique and modern take on the classic punk style, a look we’ll undoubtedly be seeing everywhere this fall. From fishnets and safety pins to chunky boots, and even bold plaids paired with feminine florals, NYFW revived the punk era, only this time combined it with a more experimental, modern chic look.

Dramatic capes

Even though the expected outerwear options, such as blazers and trenches, had their moment on the runways, this year brought back an almost forgotten silhouette – the classic cape. Whether they were sleek and elegant at Longchamp or oversized at Proenza Schouler, capes undeniably made for a dramatic, statement-making look this season. To try out the staple cape look this fall, opt for a bigger, flowier cut, while keeping the rest of the outfit clean and simple, for the most impactful look.

Equestrian couture

Whether it’s empowering like at Michael Kors, or elegant and refined like at The Row, exquisite tailoring is always a high fashion staple, and this season is no different. But instead of the classic heel look, designers took a cue from traditional equestrian gear this fall, and paired gorgeous tailored suits with knee-high riding boots, making it the most prominent look on the runway. If you’re not into the equestrian style, however, you can always try out the look with knee-high boots combined with shorts or a skirt, and a perfectly tailored blazer.

From subtle pops of color in classically chic outfits to bolder and edgier choices reserved for the brave, NYFW gave us a wide variety of fashion inspiration for the upcoming season, all interesting and unique in their own way.

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Secrets for Selling a Home Faster

Selling a home is difficult, especially during a global pandemic. If you’re considering listing your home and you need it to get off the market quickly, then it’s important to learn some of the secrets for selling a home faster.

Improve your curb appeal

Curb appeal is one of the most important factors in a home. It’s what attracts people to your home initially. A home with attractive curb appeal will typically have more showings and more successful open houses. Making sure the exterior is enticing is the initial way you can attract people to your property. Perhaps consider the benefits of adding a patio to your home. Investing in your front yard’s landscaping and lighting can also be beneficial.

Select the ideal strategy

Before you place a ‘for sale’ signboard in front of your home, it’s essential to choose the most ideal marketing strategy for your specific situation. Some homeowners prefer the for-sale-by-owner route when they’re optimistic they can negotiate and sell their home on their own. However, note that this strategy may not give you the quick sale and desirable price you prefer.   

If you feel you need to focus on matters other than the sale of your home, you may consult real estate companies to clarify the best strategy you can implement. Or, if you’re really looking for a fast transaction, you may explore professional services from Element Homebuyers and other relevant websites. 

Keep in mind to stick with the marketing strategy you select and refrain from constantly changing your approach while your home is still on the market. Potential buyers may get confused by this and eventually not push through with the sale.  

Price it to sell quickly

When you really need to sell in a hurry, it’s best to price your property to reflect that. Asking for too much may incite negotiations, which take time and patience. If you’re looking to sell fast, you should aim to list it for a price that is clearly meant to encourage a quick closing but that doesn’t undersell the value. Discuss with your real estate professional about what a fair yet fast-sell price would look like for your home.

Upgrade the foyer

While your home is on the real estate market, remember to scrub, clean, and keep your entryway clutter-free. Your foyer must look as inviting and open as possible.If you can, apply a fresh coat of paint to the area or refinish the floors if needed.

Stage the home

Staging the home is a great way to get it to sell more quickly. Selling a home is all about getting potential buyers to picture themselves living there. Once they can see themselves living in the house, they’re much more likely to make an offer that matters. Staging the property gives it style without cluttering it with furniture or family effects that could damage the potential buyers’ picture of their own families residing there.

Sell it as-is for cash

Selling a home as-is for cash means you’re selling it in its current condition and that no repairs will be done, so the buyer gets the house with its issues and flaws. If you can’t afford to spend on repairs before selling your house, this is a good option. The home-buying company will fix all the issues themselves before they resell it for a higher price.

This is also helpful if you’re selling your house for emergency reasons and need the cash in the soonest time possible. After a thorough inspection of the property, most home-buying companies are able to provide an offer in just 24 hours. 

However, selling your house as-is will give you a lower price than when you put it in the market and sell the traditional way. But when you think about it, you don’t need to hire real estate agents or spend on advertisements to put your property on the market. You also don’t have to do staging or viewings for interested buyers. In short, you’ll be selling cheaper but a lot faster without much effort, and without paying any fees.

As-is home buyers like Four 19 Properties offer a convenient option for homeowners who are facing challenging circumstances such as foreclosures, divorce settlements, probates, or an urgent relocation.

There’s a lot of secrets for selling a home faster, but all of these depend on your need to sell quickly and what you’re willing to compromise on. Selling a home is all about compromise and goal-setting.

The Most Popular Interior Design Styles for Your Home

When you live in the same home for several years, you become desensitized to its overall style. It was once something you fell in love with, but you now barely even notice or feel a connection to it. For this reason, many homeowners occasionally take up the task of switching up their interior design and trying something new. This can give you a whole new perspective of the property and present additional opportunities to experiment. These are four of the most popular interior design styles for your home and how to reorganize parts of your home with them in mind.

Modern

The modern aesthetic is highly sought-after for its sleek appearance, clean lines, and simple color palette. Together, these characteristics make this style very versatile and easy to customize according to your personal tastes. There are also several different subcategories to choose from, including urban modern, country modern, and midcentury modern, that combine the modern lines with décor from other eras. If you want to adopt a few ways to make your home look more modern, it’s very simple to do so successfully. The modern aesthetic is highly sought-after for its sleek appearance, clean lines, and simple color palette. You can try to incorporate things like a modern bookcase, modern chairs and sofas.

Traditional

On the other hand, rather than bringing your home into the future, the traditional design takes inspiration from the past—specifically 18th- and 19th-century England and France. This style utilizes many classic colors and textures, such as dark wood, silk, velvet, and linen. Fabrics often display different patterns such as florals and stripes, making this aesthetic potentially overwhelming to the eyes but classic in feel when done successfully.

Minimalist

If you’d prefer something that reduces the cluttered feel of your space, you may want to try a minimalistic style instead. Similar in atmosphere to the modern design, this aesthetic also uses clean, crisp lines and a straightforward color scheme to create an open appearance. But minimalism takes these aspects one step further by maximizing the amount of empty space you have. This includes incorporating smaller pieces of furniture, little to no décor, and colors that increase room lighting.

Rustic

Another incredibly popular interior design style for your home is the rustic look. Consisting of outdoorsy décor and all-natural materials such as wood and stone, this is the classic farmhouse aesthetic. In fact, it’s with this style you’ll see the most reference to animals, landscapes, and nature in general. Rustic homes also typically include fireplaces to tie everything together with a cozy atmosphere.

Cocktails That Will Get You Excited For Fall

Summer is over, and the brisk chill air has hit the city. As the leaves begin to turn and we take out our Aumtmn fashion, you may find yourself sitting by the fire, hopefully with a cocktail in hand, Whether you enjoy a classic apple-based drink or an Irish Coffee to get through the day.

If you’re looking to shake things up this Fall, here are a few cocktails to try:

Belevedere Super Cocktail - Carrot

• 1.5 oz / 45 ml Belvedere Vodka

• 5 oz / 150 ml Fresh Carrot Juice

• .75 oz / 20 ml Fresh Lemon Juice

• .5 bar spoon Miso or Dashi Powder

• .5 bar spoon Ginger or Ginger Syrup

• 1 dash Chili Flakes

• .25 oz / 7 ml Honey Syrup

• Carrot Stem / Chili Flakes

Shake all ingredients with two ice cubes. Strain into highball glass over fresh ice and garnish with carrot stem / chile flakes.

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Herbed Honey Smash Cocktail Recipe

• 2 oz Aberfeldy 12 year old Single Malt Scotch 

• 1.5 oz Lemon juice (or about half a lemon squeezed)

• 1 oz honey syrup 

• *Honey Syrup: 100g of honey and 64g water, stir and leave to chill.

• Note: syrup will only last 3 days

• 4-6 leaves of soft herb (basil, mint, tarragon, etc.) 

Add all ingredients to a shaker tin with ice. Shake vigorously and strain using a fine mesh strainer into a small rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with your fresh herb of choice and enjoy! 

You can use any soft herb (basil, mint, thyme, tarragon, dill, marjoram or even cilantro) you'd like for different flavor combinations! Also, you can mix and match these flavors too for a unique herbed honey smash each time. For more herb flavor, steep your fresh herbs in your local raw honey before making syrup. 

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Irish Eyes

Ingredients:

• 2oz Broken Shed Vodka

• 3 Basil Leaves

• 1-part Balsamic Vinegar

• ½ cup Fresh Muddled Strawberries

• Seltzer

Muddle basil with balsamic vinegar and combine with strawberries. Add Broken Shed Vodka and top with seltzer.

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Horse's Neck

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. High West Double Rye!

• .25 oz. fresh ginger juice

• .25 oz. fresh squeezed lemon juice

• 2 oz. light ginger beer

• Lemon twist garnish 

Fill an Old Fashioned glass with chip ice. Pour ingredients into Old Fashioned Glass and garnish with a lemon twist. 

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NOLET’S Silver Apple Crisp Punch

• 26 oz. NOLET’S Silver Gin

• 13 oz. Apple Juice or Cider

• 6.5 oz. Lime Juice

• 6.5 oz. Honey

• 2 Fresh Limes Apples (Green or Red)

Mix all ingredients in an infusion jar (or punch bowl) and stir thoroughly to dissolve honey. Slice limes into wheels and add to jar. Serve over ice, garnished with lime, apple slices or matchsticks, cinnamon sticks and or thyme.

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Cutwater Long Island Iced Tea

Cutwater’s Long Island Iced Tea is an elevated interpretation that celebrates the notorious dive bar classic, featuring four of Cutwater’s award-winning spirits: Vodka, Rum, Gin and Tequila, along with citrus notes and a splash of cola. The20thaddition to CutwaterSpirits’ acclaimed line of canned cocktails, Long Island Iced Tea is also the booziest offering in the portfolio, meeting increasing consumer demand for spirit-forward, high-quality RTDs.

The Long Island Iced Tea reached peak popularity in the 1970s,and although it contains no tea, its taste and potency made people take notice. It’s a serious cocktail. Cutwater Spirits’ top shelf take on the Long Island Iced Tea resurrects the infamous libation with real, quality spirits in a can, so it can be enjoyed beyond the bar. Tasting notes include iced suntea, bold spirit, tart citrus, and honeysuckle

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Tullamore D.E.W.’s Irish Coffee

Created Tullamore D.E.W Brand Ambassador, Donna Stewart

• 2 part of Tullamore D.E.W. Original

• Top with Freshly Brewed Hot Coffee

• 1 tbsp Brown Sugar

• Heavy Cream, Slightly Whipped

Method: Preheat a clear-stemmed glass with very hot water. Add the sugar and brewed coffee and stir well. Once sugar has melted, stir in in the whisky. Gently whip the heavy cream by shaking it in a protein shaker with a blender ball – you want a still somewhat loose, not stiff consistency. Pour the cream over the back of a hot teaspoon to top the drink (and prevent cream from penetrating the top of the drink). Finally, garnish with grated nutmeg or cinnamon for spicy finish. for spicy finish.

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Santa Teresa 1796 Old Fashioned

• 1.5 oz Santa Teresa 1796

• 0.25 oz demerara syrup

• 4 dashes angostura bitters

Build all ingredients in a mixing glass. Stir 30-40 seconds. Pour over ice in a double old-fashioned glass. Garnish with an orange or a lemon twist.

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Spiced & Pineapple

• 2 parts BACARDÍ Spiced Rum

• 4 parts pineapple juice

Fill a highball or Tiki glass with cubed or crushed ice. Pour in the BACARDÍ Spiced Rum, followed by the pineapple juice. Give it all a gentle stir. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a pineapple leaf.

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Swedish Zen Martini

Credit Jess Nash

• 1 can of Rekorderlig Pear Hard Cider

• 1.5oz Gin

• 0.5oz Lime Juice

• 0.5oz Cucumber Juice

• 0.25oz Agave Syrup

• Garnish:cucumber wheel or spear

Add all ingredients into a shaker, except cider, with ice.  Shake and strain into a coup. Top with Rekorderlig Pear Cider.

Our favorite listing this week is 508 West 24th Street, Unit 5th Floor, home to NBA Player Carmelo Anthony. The ten-time NBA All-Star, has listed his New York City condo. The home is the largest unit in the Cary Tamarkin designed building at 508 W 24th that overlooks the High Line and is walking distance from world-class shopping and prominent art galleries.

251 East 51st Street, Unit 2M, listed on the market as a Compass "Coming Soon," is a recently renovated, perfect pied-a-terre (and ideal one bedroom for all the rest of us). What truly sets this pad apart from the rest is the dreamy outdoor terrace with endless possibilities and city views. Accessed by the living room and overlooked by the bedroom, this 24x12 outdoor space is an oasis in the center of the Midtown hustle and bustle.

Our last #openhouse roundup will you be checking out this #parkslope home? #nycrealestate #brooklynrealestate #milliondollarlistings #luxuryhomes #OffTheMRKT

DNA Development announced that closings have commenced at 350 West 71st Street, the successful Upper West Side luxury conversion that seamlessly combines two historic pre-war buildings into one stunning contemporary condominium with a classic façade. As construction nears completion, the seven-story building’s 38 elegant residences and bespoke amenities are coming to life, as DNA welcomes its first residents.

Our favorite listing this week is located at One West End, the sculptural glass residential tower designed by Pelli Clarke Pelli within Riverside Center. At $19.5 million, 29B offers 5,302 square feet of interiors space, with four bedrooms, five and a half baths, a media room, lofted library, and a double height great room leading out to a 3,000 square foot terrace with impeccable views.

Our Favorite Listing: An beautiful 1930's Georgian Townhouse on the Upper East Side

With many people looking to steer clear of vertical living during the pandemic, this art deco inspired townhouse has everything you need to shelter in place in style including an elevator, multiple home offices, fitness studio, garden, and five floors of luxurious space to spread out.

credit: Binyan Studio

Conveniently situated on East 80th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues, this elegant single-family 1930s townhouse with spare Georgian details is approximately 6800 square feet over 5 floors. This exceptional home is in excellent condition with an elevator serving every floor, including the basement. The house has a seamless mixture of prewar charm and modern elegance; the interior was largely redesigned by David Biscaye of Biscaye Freres in a Continental 30's-40's style. The house is truly unique in that it has three exposures; the additional western windows throughout enriches the house and enlarges its 18.5 foot width.

This unique home features an elevator, 6 bedrooms, a library, 4 full bathrooms plus a powder room, a home gym, multiple offices, 500+ square foot decked private garden, a NEST central air-conditioning system, soaring ceiling heights, skylights, as well as a clean basement with abundant storage space. 105 East 80th Street is a prime Upper East Side location, in close proximity to Central Park, public transportation, supermarkets, garages and some of the best restaurants and shops. Lastly, the house has mixed-use zoning and could easily be home to a foundation, office or embassy. 

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