Like many of you, we’re big fans of plants (seriously, you should see our office). The trend caught on during quarantine when we all were trying out new hobbies, and it seems like this one is here to stay. And trust us, we’re not complaining. In honor of Houseplant day, we’re going to share the […]
Don’t Get Apartment Catfished! For the most part, people usually learn from their mistakes. It’s why we believe having a tenant advocate is a valuable resource in your search for a space. Unethical brokers and landlord use easy to fall for industry traps that could snare first-time renters in. Working with a seasoned professional that has […]
You may have noticed we’ve been on a hiking and camping kick lately. It’s so hard to say goodbye to the summer and if we can just remember that we still have a couple more months of moderate weather than it’ll make that farewell less severe. Take advantage of the fall by going outdoors and […]
Echo Lake is a little under 3 hours away without traffic in the New York Catskills. Specifically it’s in the Indian Head Wilderness Park and a trail, which takes about one hour and a half to hike, takes you from the parking area to the lake itself. The body isn’t good for swimming and many […]
Our latest interview for our women-owned series was with Hanna Oh. First she tells us about her family business based in Brooklyn, Paula’s Movers and goes on to give us a little background information on her journey to where she is now and what it’s like being a business owner. Plus advice for other women […]
If you are thinking of purchasing a home and need to secure a loan you may want to brush up on the different types and which one is best for you at this time. Our good friend and mortgage expert, Mark Maimon of Freedom Mortgage, has made it easy to figure out and analyze each with the […]
Our very favorite place to watch outdoor films is Red Hook Flicks, and this isn’t just because it’s in our hood. Delicious treats nearby, a gorgeous view and lack of claustrophobia-inducing crowds all contribute to our love for this series. They have recently announced their schedule, which is filled with 80’s gems, and the first […]
Yes we know that hardcore hikers have been dong this all along. Hiking through the cold and icy months while we all stay indoors like chumps. Our amazingly tough postal worker that brings our mail to 223 Columbia Street has been telling us of his winter hiking adventures where he hikes to the highest peaks […]
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! We are so lucky to live in this creatively vibrant city. Galleries, museums, and art studios abound all around us. If you are an art lover, you may consider spending your Valentine’s Day perusing spaces filled with paintings, photographs, sculptures and other forms of visual arts that make your heart soar. […]
We’ve worked with Sweeten, the New York renovation experts, for a while now and we always recommend them to clients. They have joined us at our first-time home buying workshop, “Buying into Brooklyn”, in the past and had so much excellent advice to give to anyone thinking of purchasing a home and considering the sometimes […]
