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Meet the .1%

.1%. That number stopped us in our tracks. Only .1% of advertising agencies are founded by women. And Brooklyn’s Shion Studio, just happens to be one of them. We connected with Founder and Creative Director, Katie Steward (pictured above with Shion COO, Eunice Ahn), about where her inspiration and resolve come from.  RC: Tell us […]

Meet the Woman on a Mission to Highlight Brooklyn’s Local Heroes

Yes, we’re a real estate firm but part of our mission is to make sure the neighborhoods and communities where we help people find homes are as strong as they can be. Founder Victoria Alexander became especially active in Red Hook following Hurricane Sandy, opening up our offices to neighbors for warmth, shelter, and access […]

You’re Invited |FREE Webinar Series on Estate Planning

During this pandemic, our goal is to bring you vital information you need to feel empowered. Our Knowledge Is Power series of webinars—hosted by women leaders from different disciplines and across Brooklyn—is designed to give you strategic, tactical information you can put to use. You can find our past webinars on our YouTube channel.  Estate […]

Brooklyn Renter? Here’s What You Need to Know Right Now

If you’re a Brooklyn renter right now, we don’t have to tell you how much is just up in the air right now. Will you be able to keep or get a new job? What happens after the 90-day eviction moratorium is up? Is everything going to be OK? The honest answer is: We don’t […]

NEW: Now Offering Remote Online Notary Services

Realty Collective is now offering remote online notary services for all New York state residents! As always, Victoria’s services are available nationwide in states that permit remote Notary options. Give us a call if you need anything notarized. We’re offering the service 7 days a week, including nights and weekends. For online notary services: You […]

You’re Invited | Buying Into Brooklyn Post-COVID-19

Buying Into Brooklyn Buying a home is no easy feat and we now must also consider the impact that COVID-19 will have on the landscape of the market for our buyers.  Buying in Brooklyn means you’ll need a little extra hustle to hit those open houses and a little extra tenacity to get through the negotiation process.    […]

Moving In a Greener Direction

Moving isn’t particularly easy on anyone. It usually lands somewhere near the top of those lists of hypothetical life stressors. But as hard as it is on you, it can be an even worse hit to the Earth. Between the mountain of boxes you have to somehow get rid of and a giant truck idling […]

Meet Torey Lehman, the Jeweler Making Sustainable Sophisticated

Our women’s business owners series continues to highlight women doing remarkable work in Brooklyn. Today, we’re thrilled to introduce you to Torey Lehman, the founder of Reigning Grey jewelry—and also its designer. Torey’s mission is to cater to the independent spirit through unique, modern and sophisticated jewelry designs. Her career as a jewelry maker got […]

Haven’t Filled Out Your Census Yet? It’s More Important Now Than Ever

If you haven’t yet filled out your 2020 Census, we get it. There’s been a lot going on. And while the first deadline (April 1) has passed, that doesn’t mean you’re off the hook. In fact, a Census worker will most likely be reaching out to you soon if they haven’t already. The good news […]

Commercial Landlord or Tenant? Check Out These Great Resources

With a mortgage moratorium and 90-day pause on evictions—not to mention some businesses being deemed essential while others aren’t—it can be tough as a commercial landlord or commercial tenant to know where you fit in amid all the COVID-19 concerns. Fortunately, we have a few valuable resources to offer you that may help. First, this […]