One of the ways many New Yorkers are dealing with the current and convergent COVID and rental crises is to come up with new ways to approach old problems. Some New Yorkers are opting to get out. After all, if your office is only going to ask you to come in once a week, […]
Late yesterday, Governor Cuomo signed into law the Tenant Safe Harbor Act, extending (and building on) the current eviction moratorium. The quick version: The law still does not offer any rent relief but ensures (at least for the time being) that you cannot be evicted for your inability to pay if your livelihood was adversely […]
We’re so excited to bring you our first ever AMA (Ask Me Anything) event all about Brooklyn real estate! This Zoom presentation happens on July 30 at 5 PM and will be hosted by Realty Collective Founder Victoria Alexander and longtime RC Agent Tina Fallon, two ethical agent superstars with a deep and abiding love […]
MeMe’s Diner | We love this Prospect Heights retro-modern take on the traditional Brooklyn diner not just for the ambiance (that’s a killer room) but also the playful menu (hello, Everything Bagel Babka). As of this blog, they’re only open for takeout on the weekends but we hope that changes soon. Babeland | This now-classic […]
DATE: Tuesday, July 14th, 2020 at 5 PM Join us for a fun and informal discussion of all things home-buying in Brooklyn, featuring an all-women panel. Come with questions! ——– Buying a home in Brooklyn has always been challenging—and COVID-19 hasn’t helped matters. But we’re not giving up! We love Brooklyn and we’re here for […]
Here’s your chance to work with a small-but-mighty crew of real estate professionals led by Founder and President Victoria Alexander. This position will be temporary-to-permanent. Flexibility is key due to the “always-on” nature of real estate. This isn’t a traditional 9-5 but that flexibility goes both ways and you can expect to be in a […]
In New York City, your home search is a little more complicated than knowing what price range and neighborhood you’re targeting. And even lifelong New Yorkers who are first-time home buyers have trouble remembering the difference between condos and co-ops when they begin the search. (And what on Earth is a cond-op?). If you’re in […]
If you’ve put off the house buying because you’re intimidated by the loan process, we want to demystify it a bit for you. Even though it can feel like you’re being grilled about every personal and financial decision you’ve ever made to the point you arrive at that office, a good loan officer should […]
We’ve mentioned this before but it always deserves to be said that connecting with a mortgage broker should be your first stop once you decide you’re ready to buy. They come before the house search, the realtor, or attorney. Because until you know what kind of budget and approval you’re working with, you won’t […]
If your job is finally deciding it’s maybe not worth it to pay for two floors of prime Chelsea office space in Manhattan anymore and you might be facing a work-from-home future (or even a once-a-week Manhattan commute future), maybe it’s time to explore some new neighborhoods. This article does a good job introducing you […]
