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Fairfield County Commercial Market Ends Year On 'Generally' Positive Note, Report Says Fairfield County Commercial Market Ends Year On 'Generally' Positive Note, Report Says
Fairfield County Commercial Market Ends Year On 'Generally' Positive Note, Report Says A new report shows that the Fairfield County commercial market ended the year in a good place. Bolstered by the Greenwich office and retail markets, the Fairfield County commercial market completed 2023 on "a generally positive note," according to the Houlihan Lawrence Fairfield Commercial Market report released on Tuesday, Feb. 6. According to the report, Greenwich retail rental rates ended 2023 at the best levels ever seen in late Spring. Greenwich office occupancy and lease rates remained remarkably stable over the second half of 2023.  However, the greater…
Home Sales Down, Prices Up Along Fairfield County's Gold Coast Home Sales Down, Prices Up Along Fairfield County's Gold Coast
Home Sales Down, Prices Up Along Fairfield County's Gold Coast Home sales are down and prices are up along Fairfield County's Gold Coast due to a lack of inventory over the past few years. The areas most affected by the challenges included Darien, New Canaan, and Rowayton markets, according to Houlihan Lawrence Real Estate Brokerage. A report released on Tuesday, Jan. 9, said despite the sales decline, median sale prices increased in all three markets by nine percent on average, offering sellers favorable returns. “Amidst the inventory scarcity, we continue to benefit from the diverse offerings of recreation, cultural amenities, and vibrant …
COVID-19: NYC Public Schools Close Until At Least April 20; Fed Cuts Interest Rate To Near Zero COVID-19: NYC Public Schools Close Until At Least April 20; Fed Cuts Interest Rate To Near Zero
Covid-19: NYC Public Schools Close Until At Least April 20; Fed Cuts Interest Rate To Near Zero New York City's public school system, the largest in the nation, will be closed for more than a month due to the outbreak of the novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The closure starts on Monday, March 16 and lasts through at least Monday, April 20, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio made the announcement late Sunday afternoon, March 15. Five people -- all with underlying health issues -- have died in New York City due to COVID-19, accounting for all but one of the fatalities in the state linked to the virus. The other death, in Rockland County, was a Suffern resident. "It is time t…