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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 […]

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

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 […]

How to Avoid High Tenant Turnover & Keep Good Tenants

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 […]

Rent Overdue? Here’s How to Give Notice

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, […]

Women-Owned Business Series: Dana & Sarah from DiRaimondo & Schroeder LLP

Our next business feature covered DiRaimondo & Schroeder (D&S) LLP, a Brooklyn business immigration law firm. Not only is this team run by women, it also strives to support diversity by bringing top talent from around the world into the United States legally. Read on to hear what this dynamic business woman has to say […]

Women-Owned Business Series: Andi & Toni from Terra Mater Farma

Tera Mater Farma is a cannabis education company offering classes and private consultations to the Brooklyn community. They have a deep love and appreciation for the healing that cannabis can bring about — especially as it carried Toni through an exceptionally challenging time of her own. They strive to educate others and share their experiences […]

Renovating Your Brooklyn Apartment in a Shortage-Filled Society

The pandemic has brought challenge after challenge. Though it may not be one of the most devastating effects, the supply shortage sure has pulled plenty of renovation projects to a halt. Thankfully, this doesn’t have to be the same for you. There are ways around the shortage, and we’re going to share them with you […]

Planning a Purchase in 2022? Make Sure You’re Keeping an Eye on Interest Rates

If you’re planning on buying a home in the near future, there’s one key area you’ll need to keep an eye on — interest rates. Below, we’ll dive into what these numbers have looked like over the past year, what they’re projected to look like going forward, and what this all means for your future […]