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NYC's Residential market singing Summertime Blues.


The residential real estate market in New York City New York City: see New York, city.
New York City

City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S.
 is experiencing one of its best periods in recent memory. In the past two years alone, property values have soared while demand has far outstripped supply. Why, then, does the market seem to be slowing down? High pricing, climbing interest rates and summertime distractions are causing a lull in the residential sales market -- The Summertime Blues This article or section resembles a .
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Many people feel that there is no longer a hurry to buy. The urgency felt by many eager buyers to purchase a home before interest rates were raised has dissipated dis·si·pat·ed  
adj.
1. Intemperate in the pursuit of pleasure; dissolute.

2. Wasted or squandered.

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 considerably. Buyers are also aware that there has been an incredible increase in pricing, so much so that they are taking a wait and see approach. Predictions are that the market will continue to experience this slowdown For articles with similar titles, see Slow Down (disambiguation).
A slowdown is an industrial action in which employees perform their duties but seek to reduce productivity or efficiency in their performance of these duties.
 well through the summer and early fall. Despite this fact, prices will not be dropping any time soon, because prices are supported by the limited supply.

Looking forward, the challenge will be for developers to bring new product to the market at a reasonable price point. Over the past two years, developers have been slow to build and many of the new buildings that have graced the New York City skyline have been positioned for the luxury buyer (over $1 million). Unfortunately, there is still tremendous pent-up demand for product under the $1 million range.

Despite the Summertime Blues, the future of the residential real estate market in Manhattan looks extremely promising. Over the past several years, the Years, The

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 City has become the place to live by people of all ages. As a result, demand should rise as prices stabilize stabilize

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Author:MAZZED, JIM
Publication:Real Estate Weekly
Article Type:Brief Article
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Jul 19, 2000
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