Evelyn Battaglia

1 week ago | brickunderground.com | Evelyn Battaglia

Renovation By Evelyn Battaglia  | A temporary wall doesn't need not to be boring. This one by Manhattan Pressurized Walls features lots of plexiglass to allow natural light to flow into the interior and costs about $4,200. Manhattan Pressurized WallsRenting in New York City always causes sticker shock, especially now that the city is experiencing record-breaking rents.

1 month ago | brickunderground.com | Evelyn Battaglia

Skip to main content Troubleshooting Paying by the hour is usually less expensive than a flat fee for smaller moves. Good question! Given the hefty upfront costs associated with renting or buying a new place in the city, hiring a moving company to transport your belongings can put additional strain on an already tight budget. That's especially true when this service costs anywhere from $500 for a small studio to over $2,000 for a larger apartment.

Feb 21, 2025 | mansionglobal.com | Evelyn Battaglia

Long after the spring break and summer hordes have departed, South Padre Island welcomes empty nesters who alight there to soak up the sunshine, mild temperatures and relaxed lifestyle on the Texas Gulf Coast. “The Canadians found us a long time ago,” said broker Cianna Perez, owner of Texas Coast & Country Real Estate, whose family has deep connections to the island. More recently, the majority of “winter Texans” (the local term for snowbirds) come from the Midwestern states.

Dec 17, 2024 | brickunderground.com | Evelyn Battaglia

The winter months aren't typically the prime time to sell your New York City apartment. The long-accepted guidance is to wait to list until the spring when it's brighter and warmer to coax buyers out. But what if you need or want to sell right away? "There can be some upsides to selling now-namely, your home will be one of the few on the market, and there will always be motivated buyers who equally need to find their new home," says Aaron Tetzlaff, an agent at Coldwell Banker Warburg.

Oct 21, 2024 | brickunderground.com | Evelyn Battaglia

If your apartment or house has orange-toned woodwork, which was all the rage in the 1980s, you already know how glaring it can be-and how costly it would be to replace those dated floors, doors, kitchen cabinets, or bathroom counters. The good news is you're not stuck with these eyesores. It turns out there are easy and affordable ways to fix them, even if you rent (with your landlord's permission, of course).