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The Future of Real Estate Commissions – What You Need to Know

The real estate landscape is on the cusp of a significant transformation, particularly in how real estate commissions are structured. Recent developments have sparked conversations, and perhaps even excitement, among home sellers and buyers alike. Headlines touting slashed real estate commissions and the promise of cheaper home-selling costs have flooded our news feeds. But amidst […]

Navigating New York Heating Laws in Your Brooklyn Apartment: A Guide for Renters

Finding the perfect apartment in Brooklyn can be an exciting endeavor. Still, sometimes, unexpected challenges arise, such as issues with heating systems. If you’ve found yourself in a situation where your apartment lacks proper heating, rest assured that you’re not alone. There are steps you can take to address this concern promptly and effectively Understanding […]

Coping with the Loss of a Pet in NYC: A Guide for NYC Residents

Losing a beloved pet is an emotionally challenging experience, and navigating the practical aspects of handling the situation can be equally overwhelming. Being animal-lover ourselves, we wish we can say we haven’t been there, but unfortunately, it’s part of life. Here are some resources to help you navigate the necessary steps if you lose your […]

The Best Smart Home Devices for Renters

It’s easy to get in your head as a renter, dreaming of all the things you’d do to improve your home if the papers were in your own name. But smart home technology is one upgrade that’s easy to make no matter where you live — and easy to take with you to the next […]

8 Ways to Make Moving With Kids Easier + More Fun

Children can feel powerless when you tell them you’re moving. “They usually don’t have any input in the decision,” says Lori Collins Burgan, social worker and author of Moving with Kids. “So involve them in as many other decisions as you can.” This helps them feel part of the experience and empowered.  You might not […]

Brooklyn’s Best-Selling Neighborhoods + Tips for A Smooth Selling Process

If you own a home in Brooklyn, 2022 is the year to sell. In fact, StreetEasy reports that 9 of NYC’s top 10 markets for home sales land within our community lines. With higher demand comes fewer days on the market as well as higher sales prices. We’ll look into this data along with a […]

Talented Agents Who Share Our Passion for Brooklyn Wanted!

During this season we’d like to take a moment and share our appreciation for the Realty Collective team.  Our agents are passionate and creative women and men and we are so grateful to have them!  Would you like to join our team? Are you ready to work in a new environment where you will be encouraged […]

Searching For An Investment Property In NYC?

Hello all! It’s Financial Planning Week and we’ve prepared a five-part series of topics that we believe our readers will enjoy. For our fifth topic we’ve decided to dedicate it to our investors. It has become well known that NYC is definitely the place to invest in real estate. This is mostly due to the […]

Estate Planning Tips

Hello All! It’s Financial Planning Week and we’ve prepared a five-part series of topics that we believe our readers will enjoy. Our fourth topic is geared to our Landlords –  for most property owners, a home is among their most valuable possessions and is an investment of their time and money. In honor of that […]

Closing Cost in NYC

Hello all! It’s Financial Planning Week and we’ve prepared a five-part series of topics that we believe our readers will enjoy. This third topic is geared to our sellers did you know that closing cost in NYC can make or break the decision of a buyer by impacting their choice on whether they should buy […]