When it comes to buying a home in Brooklyn, it’s easy to get caught in the headlights of that down payment—and with good reason! 20% down in New York City can (and does) often run into the six digits. But what you may not know is that you actually have a surprising number of options […]
The New York City Council is introducing a suite of bills at today’s remote hearing aimed at supporting both commercial and residential renters. While New York is currently under a 3-month moratorium on evictions, this measure would beef up supports for renters by introducing anti-harassment measures, plus would block marshals or sheriffs from taking property […]
.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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
