A NYC Renter’s Guide to Every Electric’s A/C-Powerbank Program

An A/C-powerbank program designed for New Yorkers who want to stay cool, reduce pressure on the grid, and earn seasonal rewards.New York summers ask a lot of our homes. As heat waves settle over the city, window units hum, portable A/Cs run well past bedtime, and electricity demand climbs at the same time across millions […]

A calmer approach to summer energy use in NYC

A New York heatwave changes the rhythm of home. Window shades stay down through the afternoon, one room becomes the cool room, and an air conditioner that was barely noticeable in June suddenly becomes part of the daily budget.For renters, owners, and small-building residents alike, reducing summer electricity use is not about sacrificing comfort. It […]

The best way to get to know New York is to follow its neighborhoods

New York is often introduced through its grandest images: the Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty, the skyline viewed from a ferry. They are worth seeing. But the part of the city that stays with people tends to be quieter and more specific: a favorite corner café, a walk home through […]

Does your home actually need air-duct cleaning?

A dusty vent can make anyone wonder what is happening inside the parts of a home we cannot see. Add a postcard promising a bargain-priced duct cleaning or a technician who insists that ordinary dust is an emergency, and it is easy to feel pressure to act quickly.In most cases, a measured approach is the […]

Victoria Alexander Featured in Dreamers & Doers on Rewriting the Rules of Success

I was recently featured in a piece by Dreamers & Doers alongside a group of founders who are all, in their own ways, walking away from the playbooks they were handed. The question we were asked: What’s the rule you’ve left behind? My answer: “Volume equals success. Measuring success by deal count means the incentive […]

Victoria Alexander Featured in HearstLab on How to Prep for a Conference Like a Pro

I was recently featured in a piece by HearstLab on how to prep for a conference like a pro — sharing some of the small habits that make a real difference once you’re standing in a room full of strangers with a badge around your neck. One of the tips that resonated most with people […]

Starting Fresh: What Moving Really Changes

Moving is rarely just about boxes, keys, or square footage. Most of the time, it’s about transition. A new routine. A new version of yourself. A chance to reset parts of your life that may have quietly stopped working for you. And in NYC especially, where apartments can feel temporary even when we stay for […]

What New York’s 2026 Budget Could Mean for NYC Homeowners, Renters, and Housing

After months of delays and negotiations, New York finally passed its 2026 state budget — and while Albany budget headlines can feel easy to tune out, some of the changes could have very real effects on daily life in NYC. From housing development to utility costs to taxes on luxury second homes, here are a […]

Why So Many NYC Homeowners Are Renovating Right Now

Americans are on track to spend a record $522 billion on home renovations in 2026, according to a recent New York Times article citing research from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies. And honestly? Here in Brooklyn and NYC, that number feels believable. People Aren’t Moving — They’re Making Their Homes Work Harder We’re […]

Victoria Alexander Featured in We Rule on Lessons Learned Building Realty Collective

I was recently featured in a piece by We Rule sharing advice for female founders navigating the realities of building a business. One of the questions that resonated most with me was: What do you wish you knew when you started? My answer was simple, but hard-earned: “Staying small isn’t failure. I scaled up to […]