Monday Morning Links

Welcome to the seasonal quite time in NYC real estate. Yes, deals do happen in December, but Thanksgiving to New Year's Day id typically pretty quiet. For buyers, it is a great time to look, as seller psychology turns to fear of a long, cold winter. Truth be told, January is actually a very busy month, but February, dead as can be.
Solaria Auction In Riverdale Looks Like It Was A Success (AMNY)
New Yorkers Consider Residential Energy Savings (NY Times)
FHA Loosens Loan Rules For Condo Buyers (NY Times)
Interview With K. Thomas Elghanayan, TF Cornerstone (NY Times)
After Slow Year, Lux Market Now Has Limited Inventory (NY Times)
High Rents Chase Artists From Soho And Chelsea (Crain's)
National Luxury Real Estate Wrap (Luxist)
Buyers Take A Beating In Court At Soho Mews (NY Times)