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Tax Time and Co-Op Living— What Co-Op Costs Are Tax Deductible?

If you currently live in one of Brooklyn’s historical & whimsical co-ops, you have a few things to keep in mind this tax season. We’ve put together a quick guide of tax deductions —and non-deductible costs— to help you out when you start to file. Check it out in the post below, and feel free […]

Brooklyn is Booming: Top Neighborhoods to Watch in 2022

If you currently live in Brooklyn —or if you’ve spent some time here in recent years— you know exactly why our housing market is hot. The residential feel, open streets, and incredible parks are just the beginning of what makes us special. Our iconic attractions, cute coffee shops and restaurants, and welcoming diversity are big […]

Budget Living for Renters in Brooklyn – Most Affordable Neighborhoods

Living in Brooklyn comes with plenty of incredible perks —spacious living, stunning views, family-friendly (or not) attractions, and more— but these tend to bring higher-than-average monthly rent. Luckily, our community still has a few affordable neighborhoods that are filled with the same feeling you’ve been searching for.  Three of the best low-priced spots – Mapleton, […]

Top 5 New Year’s Resolutions to Help You Save for Your Dream BK Home

If you’re anything like us, you have a whole set of dreams lined up for the new year. If one of those ambitions is to buy your very own place in Brooklyn, try not to fret — we’ll be here for you. Check out the home buying prep tips below to guide you through the […]

What to Expect — Brooklyn’s Real Estate Trends in 2022

If you’re thinking about moving this year, it’s essential that you understand the upcoming market and its effects on all parties involved — especially after our hot end of 2021. Buyers and renters will feel the effect of increasing demand, and sellers will see sale prices rise but not yet to their pre-covid amounts. Here’s […]

Want to Know the Secret Behind Stress-Free Tenant Screening?

Being a landlord is a great way to earn a living, or even some extra side cash, but it definitely comes with its challenges — one of the biggest being bad clients. It can be tricky to find individuals, couples, friend groups, or families who will pay you on time and treat your home well. […]

Feeling Trendy? Here are the Top Renovations in Brooklyn for 2022

New year, new home styles — are we right? If you want to prepare your home for a top-dollar sale, jump on board with the smooth style our neighbors are taking on — smart specs, decade-replicating details, functional fashion, and more. We’re excited about what this year will bring, and we think you will be, […]

We Love Red Hook – Top Neighborhoods of 2022!

We are not shy about our love of Brooklyn. The culture, the people – each area has a special place in our heart.  But we would be lying if we didn’t admit that, well, Red Hook is one of our favorites. Not only is our only office based in Red Hook, but RC founder & […]

Calling all Clients: Get Yourself a FREE Pie!

Alright, so if you didn’t know by now, we love everything home related – buying, selling, furnishing, decorating, browsing… you get it. Well, we ALSO love everything holiday related – the sense of community, the beautiful lights, the whimsical decorations, the cookies/pies/cakes. So this year we wanted to do something that tied all of these […]

Thank You, Veterans!

From everyone here at Realty Collective, we want to say a sincere thank you to all the veterans in Brooklyn and beyond. We are also proud to say that we’ve had three veterans work here on the RC team, one of them being Gino DiMeo. To Gino, to our veteran team members, and to all […]