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Four Signs Hiring a Rental Management Company Makes Sense

Being a landlord is hard work. When you’re not marketing open homes and looking for renters, you’re contacting current tenants about upcoming payments and fixing leaky sinks, running toilets, and updating items the inspector disproves. Thankfully, rental management companies exist to support you in all of these areas! Below are four points that say the […]

Brooklyn’s Most Affordable Living — Searching for Your Own Rent-Regulated Apartment

Finding a rent-stabilized apartment in Brooklyn can feel like striking gold. The affordability —and the promise to stay that way for years to come— can literally change renters’ lives. But what is life like in these buildings and units, and how can you snag one of your own? We’ll dive into all of the details […]

10 Tips for Buying Your First Rental Property 

Are you considering buying a rental property? While it may seem like easy money, there’s a lot to consider before jumping in — including thorny questions around where you fit in the community, your financial goals, and even your personality! We’ll go over a few of the most important considerations below. #1: Decide If This […]

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

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. […]

Women-Owned Business Series: Kara Gordon, Yoga Instructor

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 […]

8 Ways to Make Moving With Kids Easier + More Fun

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 […]

So You Think You Want a Brownstone…

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 […]

Women-Owned Business Series: Call for Submissions

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 […]

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

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 […]

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

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 […]