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How to Get Involved in Your Co-op.

Many who were able to buy in Brooklyn opted for the more affordable option, the co-op. Sharing the common expenses, such as building maintenance, property taxes and occasionally utilities, keeps the monthly costs of owning much lower than other alternatives. Living in a co-op can also be a lovely communal experience and, if you are […]

Retail and Industrial Workshop and Tour.

Calling all small businesses! Mark your calendars for this very special workshop in Red Hook Brooklyn. We are so pleased to be hosting this event along with the Southwest Brooklyn Industrial Development Corporation on April 10th from 2pm-4pm. This talk and tour is free but you do need to register because there is limited space.  […]

Women-Owned Brooklyn Business #2: Superfine Design

One of the best parts of working in real estate over the years is seeing how people design their space. It’s incredible how I’ve watched spaces transform from one resident to the next.  One space I saw transformed last year was an alcove studio in Clinton Hill.  Josie Floyd, the owner of Superfine designed her space by only […]

Rental 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Open House Tomorrow in Red Hook!

RC’s Sunny (Najeong) Moon will be holding an open house tomorrow for this charming three bedroom and two bathroom in Red Hook! Located on the main drag in this amazing neighborhood, this duplex apartment is a perfect place to call home. Stop by between 6:30pm and 8pm to view.  Read details and view more photos here. An exclusive […]

How To….Pick Your First Brick & Mortar by Sandra Manley

During the past year, I’ve worked with several people looking for their first “brick & mortar” — retail, office, or manufacturing space somewhere in Brooklyn or Manhattan. Most had an existing business started in their apartment or a shared space, and were branching out as the business expanded.  As prepared as these people thought they […]

Pre-Qualification vs. Pre-Approval by Jane Herro

When it comes to the home-buying process, a key part of the equation is being ready. A common misstep that people make at the beginning of their search is not being ready with a pre-approval letter, but instead a pre-qualification. A pre-qualification is based on non-verified information provided to the mortgage broker by the applicant […]

Introducing Sunny (Najeong) Moon, RC’s Newest Agent.

We would like to introduce you to Sunny (Najeong) Moon, Realty Collective’s newest agent. She lives, and now works, in Brooklyn and is eager and ready to help her clients find the perfect space and landlords find the most reliable tenants. Welcome to RC, Sunny! Below you can find her bio so you can read […]

RealTours: A Day in Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Prospect Lefferts Gardens is on the southeast side of Prospect Park and has been on our radar for a while now as one of the up-and-coming hot spots in Brooklyn. It’s got a lot going on already with many folks and businesses from more expensive neighborhoods moving to this more affordable parkside area. Here would be […]

Choosing a Neighborhood That’s Right for You

Many issues factor into choosing your perfect Brooklyn neighborhood. Prices, schools, safety and ambiance are just a few considerations to think over.  Often times people can’t have everything they want so they have to compare and compromise. Many have chosen to move somewhere quieter and further into Brooklyn for a place that’s larger and more […]

Open House Safe Word by Jane Herro

Sunday to you may mean brunch. Sunday to me means hitting up open houses around Brooklyn. I can already feel the 2018 sales market heating up and when you’re slated to view 8 apartments in a 3 hour span in 5 different neighborhoods, you have to be strategic in your approach. Enter the open house safe word, […]