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Is It Time to Move In Together? Take Our Quiz to Find Out!

Apr 18, 2022 ,,,,,,,,,,

Moving in together is a big deal, but it’s also a pretty exciting life event —and a significant money saver. Today’s statistics show nearly 80% of Americans find cohabitation totally okay, with huge numbers saying it’s a positive step forward — whether that’s toward marriage or as a permanent relationship change with no label necessary. […]

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Women-Owned Business Series: Kara Gordon, Yoga Instructor

Mar 25, 2022 ,,,,,,,,,,

Kara Gordon is inspirational in more ways than one! She works full-time as a type designer, but has a successful side business teaching yoga as well. As much as she loves each of her ventures, her yoga instruction gives Brooklyn —and the rest of the world via Zoom— an outstanding opportunity. Read on to hear […]

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8 Ways to Make Moving With Kids Easier + More Fun

Mar 25, 2022 ,,,,,,,,,

Children can feel powerless when you tell them you’re moving. “They usually don’t have any input in the decision,” says Lori Collins Burgan, social worker and author of Moving with Kids. “So involve them in as many other decisions as you can.” This helps them feel part of the experience and empowered.  You might not […]

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So You Think You Want a Brownstone…

Mar 25, 2022 ,,,,,,

For many New Yorkers, owning a brownstone house on a shady block in Brooklyn is a dream — just not one for the faint of heart. It requires long-term commitment, care, patience, and a good deal of financial success.   But if you’re ready to turn that vision into reality, we’ll gladly celebrate with you and […]

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Women-Owned Business Series: Call for Submissions

Mar 24, 2022 ,,,,,,,

It has always been important to everyone at RC to uplift our communities. Collectively, we contribute to local government, art, music, and businesses across Brooklyn – and we prioritize continuing that effort with each and every year.  One cause in particular that we hold dear to our heats is supporting local women-owned businesses. As a […]

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Small Business Spotlight: Christy and Charles from Exit 9 Gift Emporium

Mar 24, 2022 ,,,,,,,,,,,,

This month, we had the pleasure of speaking with Charles and Christine from Exit 9 Gift Emporium! We’ve worked with them for a long time – our clients might recognize some of their goodies – because we love their local business pride. Not to mention the fact that they go out of their way to […]

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Rent is Getting More Expensive — The Reason Why + Tips to Find an Affordable Place

Mar 09, 2022 ,,,,,,,

The pandemic brought all sorts of challenges — physical, psychological, financial, and more. And its improvement is now bringing a difficulty of its own as New York renters see rates up to 70% higher than early 2020 amounts. The current Brooklyn median is $2747 per month — a number that many individuals and families simply […]

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Buying Your First Home in Brooklyn? Grants, Loans, and Programs for You

Mar 08, 2022 ,,,,

Buying your first home is an exciting time. It can also be challenging — mentally, physically, and especially financially. Luckily, there are a number of programs to help you out! Most notably, there are often grants to take advantage of that can help with a portion of your down payment, allowing you to purchase more […]

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How to Avoid High Tenant Turnover & Keep Good Tenants

Mar 08, 2022 ,,,,,

By far, the most challenging part of being a landlord is finding, securing, and keeping good tenants. Once they’re in, all you have to worry about is receiving payments and responding to potential home repairs. But where do you find these unicorn renters who treat your home better than they’d treat their own? Where are […]

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Rent Overdue? Here’s How to Give Notice

Mar 08, 2022 ,,,,,,

Even if the tenant’s in good standing, you still need to send a prompt and firmly worded notice in writing. Download this template to get started. In a perfect world, every tenant would pay their rent on time, every month. In reality, even the best tenants get caught up and forget what day it is, […]

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