We’ve said it before, but it bears repeating: Renters are in an unusually auspicious position right now in New York City. Like buy-a-lotto-ticket-good. We’re Brooklyn forever but even we can’t help gawking at some of the rent reductions we’re seeing in Manhattan and getting a little 90s nostalgia. Of course, the caveat is that you […]
This November, Realty Collective and our shared gallery space, Compère Collective, are pleased to welcome ArtShare for HeartShare, a “gallery exhibit featuring artwork created by adults with disabilities participating in HeartShare programs.” “HeartShare Human Services of New York nurtures and empowers children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorders, through education, […]
On October 29, the anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, we’re proud to be joining our resilient Red Hook neighbors as we raise our voices for climate justice. Instead of our neighborhood’s usual October Barnacle Parade, we’ll be gathering together for a greater cause. We’d love all our Red Hook neighbors to join us. We need […]
DATE: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 4 PM | REGISTER HERE Thinking about buying in Brooklyn? Wondering if you can? Debating if now is the right time? Join us October 20 for an all-women-led presentation that demystifies the buying process. Get expert advice from the big three—a loan officer, real estate agent, and attorney all […]
Before you begin touring, research homes online and start narrowing down your must-haves versus nice-to-haves. Then try to find homes to tour within your price range. When you get more serious about your house hunt, you’ll want a trustworthy real estate agent to help point out flaws, keep you within your budget, and tell you […]
Selling a home in Brooklyn? Just thinking about it? Want to think about it but it’s all just…so much right now? This will help. You can now watch our first Selling In Brooklyn presentation! Think of it as a companion to our long-running (15+ years!) Buying Into Brooklyn series that has helped hundreds of home […]
Do you know about “heat season” in New York? Chances are, even if you’ve never heard of it, you’ve wondered about when exactly your landlord plans to turn the heat on during a cool morning or chilly night. Turns out, it’s not guesswork. There are legal guidelines for landlords about providing sufficient heat and hot […]
The COVID pandemic is still sending shock waves through the commercial real estate sector in New York as each new month seems to usher in adaptations and hastened responses to the city’s worsening vacancy rates. It can be hard to keep up with the latest news, so we’ve gathered together a few of what […]
Questions about New York real estate taxes? Wondering how much you’ll have to set aside for closing costs? Are you the only Millennial not currently fixing up an old property? These questions—and so many more—were covered in this most recent edition of the Buying Into Brooklyn. You can watch the video on our YouTube channel […]
Despite the fact that we’re now more than half a year into a pandemic, rent just keeps coming due. One bright spot—Governor Cuomo officially extended the rent moratorium through January 1, 2021. Still, pressure is coming from all fronts right now but you might be surprised to learn you likely have a bit more flexibility […]
