March 2023

Prime Property | NY | Lenox Hill - UES | La Bourgogne

This fully renovated, pre-war, three-bed, two-bath home west of Third Avenue boasts high (9'3") ceilings and a wall of south facing windows providing all major rooms with abundant sunlight and open views. 

A lushly landscaped and furnished rooftop provides for al fresco dining, entertaining and relaxing. Designed by architects Rouse and Goldstone in 1924 in the Renaissance Revival style on the site of the former French restaurant La Bourgogne, this elegant condominium residence is four blocks from Central Park.

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Prime Property | DC Metro | VA | Alexandria Townhome

This Tartan Village two-bed, 1.5-bath townhome offers high ceilings, hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, finished basement with powder room, in-unit laundry and utility sink, ample storage, private fenced in yard and two assigned parking spaces. The community offers professional management including maintenance and snow removal, a playground and tennis courts. Near Safeway, Giant, and Wegmans, Huntley Meadows and Wickford parks, Telegraph Road, I-95, 495, 395 and Fort Belvoir; 15 minutes to Old Town Alexandria and National Harbor, 20 minutes to National Airport and Downtown Washington, DC. 

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Art for All | DC Metro | Alexandria, VA | Torpedo Factory

Torpedo Factory Art Center’s 13th annual special exhibition and art sale, returns to Target Gallery. Enjoy a wide variety of art from local artists who donated their work on the gallery provided 10×10 panels. The size and price make the works ideal for collecting. This local favorite will have public sales from Sunday, March 12 – Saturday, April 8, with early sales starting the night of the Art Party. All works in this exhibition are priced at $150. On the final day of the exhibition, all works will be on sale for $100.

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Art for All | NY | Downtown | Chelsea | Affordable Art Fair

Affordable Art Fair NYC returns to the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea from March 22 – 26, 2023 with 1000’s of contemporary artworks from local, national and international galleries. You’ll be welcomed by our friendly team, along with galleries, artists and other guests to enjoy the exciting showcase of original artworks ranging from $100 to $12,000!

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Washington, DC | Cherry Blossoms | Peak Bloom

The blooming of the cherry trees around the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, has come to symbolize the natural beauty of our nation's capital city. The famous trees, a gift of Japan in 1912, signal Washington's beginning of spring with an explosion of life and color that surrounds the Tidal Basin in a sea of pale pink and white blossoms.

The peak bloom date is defined as the day when 70% of the Yoshino Cherry (Prunus x yedoensis) blossoms are open. Peak bloom varies annually depending on weather conditions. The most likely time to reach peak bloom is between the last week of March and the first week of April. Extraordinary warm or cool temperatures have resulted in peak bloom as early as March 15 (1990) and as late as April 18 (1958).

The current peak bloom prediction is 22 – 25 March 2023.

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Manhattan Residential Inventory Report February 2023

The supply of apartments for sale in Manhattan rose for the first time since November to 5.8-months. The months’ supply of apartments, when compared to January, climbed 15% for condos and 12% for co-ops. While all neighborhoods posted an increase in months’ supply, the West Side was the tightest at 4.7-months.

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Manhattan New Rental Listings Report January 2023

• While up slightly from last month, average asking rents in doorman buildings remain 12% higher than last year.

• The average asking rent for non-doorman buildings was $3,974, an increase of 4% from December.

• New listings in both doorman and non-doorman buildings saw double digit increases from last month, 38% and 30% respectively.

• Studios in both doorman and non-doorman buildings had 7% fewer new listings than January 2022.

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Washington, DC, Market - February 2023

Montgomery County, Maryland, Market - February 2023

Cuisine | Cherry Blossom - Sakura Dessert Recipes

Spring has sprung, and the cherry trees are blushing with blossoms – a sight to be savored, if only for a few fleeting weeks. But did you know that some cherry flowers are edible, too? This sakura season, bring a little spring into your kitchen with these cherry blossom recipes.

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