New York tops big cities in taxes. [NY Times]
Subprime lenders face higher default rates. [NY Times]
Jersey City emerging as buyer alternative for New Yorkers. [NY Post]
Trump property buyer "a very smart person," Trump says. [NY Post]
Rent hike at Williamsburg complex draws protests. [Daily News]
Some Forest Hills residents wary of 7-Eleven. [Daily News]
More protest over Meatpacking District billboards. [NY Sun]
Lawyers benefiting from city's real-estate boom. [NY Sun]
Trump, Barnett eye western Soho for development. [NY Sun]
Newsflash!: Columbus Circle successful and popular. [NY Sun]
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