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Red Hook Finally Has a Local Bank! – Welcome

Red Hook residents no longer have to travel to obtain affordable banking services!  At Realty Collective, we are thrilled to welcome Spring Bank to Red Hook—bringing accessible, transparent, and community-focused banking right to our doorstep! Realty Collective is honored to have worked with Spring Bank to help them secure their place in Red Hook. A […]

Women-Owned Business Series: Leyla from LilyFête

Welcome back to our Women-Owned Business Series! Today we’re highlighting Leyla from LilyFête, a floral design company based here in New York City! With a background in fashion and photography, Lily channeled her creative passion into floral design, creating stunning, nature-inspired arrangements that elevate events and bring people together. Read more about her journey below! […]

Women-Owned Business Series: Jac from Honeybees Group

Welcome back to our Women-Owned Business Series! Today we’re highlighting Jac from Honeybees Group, a sales training company dedicated to helping female founders grow their businesses through confident, founder-led sales. With over 20 years of experience in sales and business development, she saw a gap in the market—so many talented women starting businesses without the […]

What the Broker Fee Changes Mean For You

New York City’s City Council recently passed the FARE Act, meaning tenants are no longer responsible for paying broker fees. Instead, that cost will now be passed on to landlords or management companies and most tenants will no longer have to foot the bill. Let’s take a closer look at what that means for you. […]

Women-Owned Business Series: Elizabeth from Elizabeth Cotton

Welcome back to our Women-Owned Business Series! Today we’re highlighting Elizabeth from Elizabeth Cotton, a luxury sleepwear brand made right here in NYC. After struggling to find comfortable pajamas with high quality material, Elizabeth took the matter into her own hands. Read more about her journey below! First, tell us about your business and anything […]

Women-Owned Business Series: Addie from Radiant Order

Welcome back to our Women-Owned Business Series! We’re happy to highlight Addie from Radiant Order, a organizing service dedicated to building reliable organizational systems for creatives. Working in both residential and professional environments, Addie brings her special expertise and passion to each of her projects. Read more below! First, tell us about your business and […]

Fall Back Survival Guide: Embracing the Darker Days Without Falling Into the Blues

When the sky starts turning color at 4 p.m. and darkness hits by 5, it’s like a one-two punch to the mood. That post-Daylight Saving Time (DST) drop in light can leave even the sunniest among us reaching for extra caffeine or an early bedtime. It’s like nature just handed us all a ticket to […]

What to Expect From a Home Inspection

You’ve finally found what seems to be the perfect home. It’s got all your must-haves and some of your nice-to-haves, too. It looks like it’s in excellent condition, but merely looking like it’s in good condition is not enough when it comes to such a huge financial decision. To make sure you’re not buying a […]

Know Your Rights When It Comes To Security Deposits in NYC

If you’re a responsible renter who does a reasonable job with the cleaning and upkeep of your place, getting your security deposit back after move-out day shouldn’t be difficult. Countless New Yorkers can attest, though, that the deposit battle between landlord and tenant can be a fruitless time-suck that feels weighted in favor of the […]

Women-Owned Business Series: Sara from Juniper Wellness

Welcome back to our Women-Owned Business Series! We’re excited to highlight Sara from Juniper Wellness Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. After witnessing too many women whose issues were not taken seriously by medical professionals, Sara set out to build a wellness community dedicated to healing the root of problematic symptoms. Read about her journey below. First, […]