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5 Creative Solutions To Reduce Your Brooklyn Closing Costs When Buying A Home

Buying your dream home in the Brooklyn real estate market can be difficult due to increasing interest rates. In addition to that are co-ops, which typically require ample cash reserves on top of the down payment. Depending on the type of property you want to buy, whether apartment or townhome, the closing cost can be […]

Women-Owned Business Series: Teya from Le Jardin NY

Welcome back to our Women-Owned Business Series! We are so happy to highlight Teya from Le Jardin NY, a floral studio based right here in Brooklyn, NY. Le Jardin emphasizes environmentally responsible practices for harvesting florals, while also curating artistic pieces for her clients. Read on about her story below! First, tell us about your […]

Women-Owned Business Series: Dr. Alice from Brooklyn Mint Dental

Welcome back to our Women-Owned Business Series! This week, we are happy to highlight Dr. Alice Hoang, DMD, FICOI, AADSM Qualified Dentist, from Brooklyn Mint Dental. Opening the dentistry with Co-Founder, Christopher Bowers, DMD, MS, six months ago, Brooklyn Mint prides itself on making philanthropy a foundational element of their practice. Read on about Dr. […]

Top 7 Important To-Dos that Make Life Easier When NYC Apartment Hunting

Moving to New York City is super exciting – think of all the adventures you will have! What might be less exciting is NYC apartment hunting. But when you find the perfect place, it all seems just to fall into place. To make this part of the journey a little easier, Realty Collective has come […]

Top New York City Interior Design Trends In 2023 For Apartments and Townhomes

New York City is known for its unique and ever-changing interior design trends. As we move through 2023, NYC apartment and townhome owners can stay ahead of the game and keep their homes chic by incorporating some of the top interior design trends. This guide will provide an overview of New York City apartment designs […]

Who is Responsible for Snow Removal in NYC, Tenants or Landlords?

Close your eyes and think about that one window in your dream New York City home with the fantastic view and the winter snow falling. Peaceful, isn’t it? After the snow has fallen, your first thought might be, “who will clean up this snow? I need to get to work. Do I clean up the […]

Women-Owned Business Series: Ran from Boba Bear Bilingual

Welcome back to our Women-Owned Business Series! To kick off the new year, we’re highlighting Ran from Boba Bear Bilingual, a book series that aims to introduce children to various cultures and languages. Read on to learn about Ran’s journey and the value of cultural diversity on your bookshelves. First, tell us about your business […]

Women-Owned Business Series: Cara from Big World of Little Dude

Welcome back to our Women-Owned Business Series! This time, we’re featuring Cara from Big World of Little Dude, a literacy-based children’s curriculum that teaches children social and emotional skills. Read on to learn about Cara’s journey and how her dog (Little Dude!) inspired this curriculum. First, tell us about your business and anything special we […]

Rents in New York City are still at a record high, but will it be like this forever?

Let the battle for lower rent rage on in 2023. Rents in New York City are still at record highs or close since the Summer of 2022. The Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens rental markets in December 2022 saw a slight decrease in the median rent. However, they were more significant than before the pandemic. Typically […]

Emergency Rent Assistance Program Application Form Closing January 20

If you’re still behind on rent since March 2020, there are still resources out there to help – but you should act fast.  The deadline to apply for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) is this Friday, January 20th 2023 by 9 PM.  According to cuffh.org, The Emergency Rental Assistance Program is the strongest protection we […]