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Here are some of the most outstanding or informative sales of houses (doesn't include Coops or Condos). 5 Dartmouth St, FH Gardens, $2,950,000, Mid-size Suburban Residence, 2,112 sq ft.  This home sold for around $2 million a few years ago and those buyers made an exceptional, high-end and ... » Learn More about Significant 2023 House Sales

The Federal Reserve held the rates they charge to their overnight lenders unchanged at their December 13th meeting. And they went further by saying that they may drop the rate they charge 3 times in 2024. The Dow Jones Industrial Average responded with a 500+ point rally and hit and an all-time ... » Learn More about Interest Rates

Just what the heck is going on with the real estate market with interest rates now up to around 7%? In general, the rise in rates from below 4% to around 7% has taken some people completely out of the market and knocked others down significantly in price point. But still others are just now getting ... » Learn More about Market Update June 2023

You probably hear a lot of different things about what is happening in real estate but keep in mind national, regional, state and local markets can move in unison; but all markets are local and move independently. And Forest Hills is probably more local than most due to its' strong desirability, ... » Learn More about FH Market Update March 23

Here is a list of home sales in Forest Hills last year that represented some significant price or issue, from whomever sold them. December 2 Middlemay Circle, Forest Hills Gardens $2,375,000Semi-attached townhouse around the corner from Station Square, garage, fully renovated. Set the highest ... » Learn More about Significant 2022 Home Sales

Right now, you can still get mortgage rates as low as 5% for a 30-year fixed Jumbo ($675k+) mortgage. From a historical perspective, that is by no means high; even though it is significantly higher than there were a year ago. Here is a look at the history of mortgage rates going back 40 years, ... » Learn More about A Historical Look at Rates

Here is a list of houses and townhouses that have sold in Forest Hills in 2022. December 108-37 64th Rd, Forest Hills $775,000 90-18 69th Ave, Forest Hills $1,275,00068-45 Manse St, Forest Hills $1,299,00068-14 Juno St, Forest Hills $945,000 100-11 70th Ave, Forest Hills ... » Learn More about Home Sales in Forest Hills 2022

Here is a list of restaurants in Forest Hills, which is by no means comprehensive but reflects some of the more authentic choices. The variety and quality of restaurants continued to improve prior to Covid shutdowns. There are many options to choose from, all close by. Here is the list:Recent ... » Learn More about Dining in Forest Hills