Michael Stoler admits that getting to the East End of Long Island is "still a schlep," but that it's worth it! Many love the East End, confirmed by Michael, his guests, and the ever increasing number of of buyers coming to the area as full-time residents

Michael Stoler's guests represent industries, growing on Long Island's North Fork & East End: banking, health care, building, and vineyards, all benefiting from the dramatic increase in year-round residents, and those 55+, moving to affordable East End.

Michael Stoler's guests are bullish on the residential market in NYC and in the Outer Boroughs. Foreign investors, pension fund buyers, insurance companies are looking for safe, albeit, small profit. They are also cautious-land prices are on the rise.

According to Michael Stoler and his guests, prices per square foot are higher this year than they were last year in most locations. What's driving the market? Low Interest rates? Good or not so good? And what about upcoming elections, taxes, capital gains

With 52 million visitors to New York and an additional 1,500 hotel rooms added to inventory - New York is "On Fire," exclaims host Michael Stoler. Michael's guests - hotel owners and money lender talk about the competitiveness of the hotel market & more.

When we think about real estate, we think "location, location, location." If your a banker you might think "relationship, relationship, relationship!" M. Stoler and guests comment on similarities/differences in where & to whom banks are lending.

Michael Stoler introduces us to the "Deans of Real Estate," to give us their views of the current real estate market. His guests focus on the lack of rental products being created and the importance of the growth industries to future development.

Presidents, CEO's and COO's of 4 banks join Michael Stoler to discuss their entree into the New York market-why they entered this arena and what they have to offer customers. They describe the niche that they can successfully service as they grow.

The calendar says 2013 but some experts think the real estate industry is acting like its 2007. Though requirements for loans remain better today than they were in 2007, some smaller banks are lowering their standards and making it too easy to lend money

Perhaps it took a while for an interest in wine to take hold in America; perhaps America's own wine making enhanced that interest. There is no question that wine and wine production is a major part of the hospitality industry and America's lifestyle.