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The Gift of Showing Gratitude

The Holidays are upon us and as so we intentionally gather during this time to be thankful for what we have. For our community of family and friends we cherish, and for the future we all will shape together. In the spirit of gratitude we’d like to dedicate this post to the many ways we can […]

Pre-Qualified vs. Pre-Approved

The mortgage process is known to be considerably difficult for some, this is why we believe it is essential to prepare in advance of starting the home-buying process. One of the first steps we believe to be vital is finding out whether or not you are pre-approved or pre-qualified by a mortgage broker. To learn more […]

4 Things to Keep In Mind about NYC “Heat Season”

Have you heard about “heat season” yet? “Heat Season”  as identified by New York’s Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is the period of time between October 1st onto May 31st that building owners are obligated by law to keep their home heated to a temperature of at least 68 degrees indoors when the temperature outdoors have […]

7 Things To Know About Selling Your Home In The Winter

Did you know that the winter can actually have favorable results for those who are seeking to place their space on the market. We’ve decided to share an article written for Trulia.com  titled  7 Reasons You Shouldn’t Wait Until Spring To List Your Home For Sale  several key components  are reviewed  on how you can reap the benefits […]

Estate Planning Tips

Hello All! It’s Financial Planning Week and we’ve prepared a five-part series of topics that we believe our readers will enjoy. Our fourth topic is geared to our Landlords –  for most property owners, a home is among their most valuable possessions and is an investment of their time and money. In honor of that […]

Closing Cost in NYC

Hello all! It’s Financial Planning Week and we’ve prepared a five-part series of topics that we believe our readers will enjoy. This third topic is geared to our sellers did you know that closing cost in NYC can make or break the decision of a buyer by impacting their choice on whether they should buy […]

What Are Some Difference Between Rent vs Buy

Hello all! It’s Financial Planning Week and we’ve prepared a five-part series of topics that we believe our readers will enjoy. Our second topic is geared to our Buyers and the major differences that exist between renting vs buying and how one might be a better option for over the other. Check out this article […]

Gender Gaps in the Real Estate World for Women as Home Buyers

Single women make up at least 15 percent of home buyers, making them the second largest group of buyers in the U.S. real estate market. The largest being married couples.  Also, statistically speaking, single women are likely to default less on their mortgages and tend to make larger down payments; in spite of their lower […]

Women-Owned Brooklyn Business Series: Tracy Bullock of Simplicity do your dream

We spoke with our friend Tracy Bullock recently. She was kind enough to do an interview with us as part of our “Women-Owned” series and shared some photos! Read more and see pics below! First tell us about your business and anything special we should know about it or you. I am Tracy Bullock. Owner […]

Spotlight on HealHaus by Shyda Hoque

I’ve been spending my summer at HealHaus in Clinton Hill which opened in May this year. The space spans 1100 sq ft and is a holistic wellness space that includes a yoga center, treatment spaces for accupuncture and other healing modalities plus a juice bar and cafe.  Upon walking in you are welcomed by the incredible design […]