Brooklyn Bridge is our ongoing series featuring our clients’ real stories of what buying in Brooklyn is really like. Buying a home anywhere is a challenge. But buying in Brooklyn is a true journey. Finding that just-right combination of affordability, location, style, and livability can sometimes feel overwhelming. That’s why we wanted to bring you […]
When home-buying, it can be difficult to see the potential in a space. Even if you’ve found your dream apartment, it’s always important to find small – or even big – ways to make the place feel like home. Sometimes this can be done by moving in all your belongings, or putting up picture frames […]
While every dream home is personal and every home purchase unique, there are certain steps that most buyers will go through when buying a home. The steps you take may not always be in this exact order, but you will experience most of them during your home-buying journey, so let’s get you prepared so you […]
If you’re a renter in need of financial help to catch up on back rent and late fees, applications for New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) have just opened up. Here’s what you need to know: Link to the application Qualifications you’ll need to meet in order to […]
Realty Collective wants to acknowledge and thank those who’ve served our country — and remember those we’ve lost. Thank you to those who’ve sacrificed for our freedoms: freedom of speech, freedom to worship, freedom to assemble, freedom to petition, freedom of the press and more. On #MemorialDay, we remember those who gave their lives, so […]
Our women’s business owners series continues to highlight women doing remarkable work in Brooklyn. Today, we want to introduce you to Chrissie Dowler, a fashion industry vet who staked out her own unique space as a force for good — in the fashion world, and her community. Dowler’s home base is Ditmas Park, where she […]
If you’re in the market for a new home — whether buying or renting — you’ve likely come across the relatively recent real estate marketing phenomenon known as virtual staging. It’s a digital design tool that many real estate brokers have turned to as a way of making the homes they show prospective buyers look […]
Maybe it’s living through a global pandemic or the fact that we’ve actually begun to see and experience the very real effects of climate change but this year’s Earth Day had us thinking of more tangible ways we can make changes. (Caveat: Yes, the big corporations should be shouldering more of the burden than they […]
We’re looking for inventive people with a high standard of ethics and a passion for Brooklyn. Are you ready to work in a positive atmosphere where you can grow and flourish? Join our woman-owned, Brooklyn-focused boutique firm where you’ll widen your networks, build on your relationships and see your referrals improve—all while working in a supportive […]
By Jane Herro When it comes to the home-buying process, a key part of the equation is being ready. A common misstep that people make at the beginning of their search is not being ready with a pre-approval letter, but instead a pre-qualification. A pre-qualification is based on non-verified information provided to the mortgage broker […]
