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January 1, 2011 | 3 Comments

The Best of My Brooklyn Report 2010

I just wrapped up a hectic week with closing a short sale for a property owner in East New York, Brooklyn this New Years Eve. I couldn’t think of a more fitting way to end the year. One more family freed from the stress of losing their home to foreclosure. Kudos to my colleague and [...]

December 28, 2010 | 1 Comment

Our Place is a Work in Progress

Remember how excited you were when you first moved into a new place. All the ideas you had to furnish and decorate your new surroundings. The attention to detail you exhibited right down to the towels in the bathroom. Well I’m just as excited about the changes to the look and feel of My Brooklyn [...]

December 25, 2010 | 1 Comment

Wishing You A Merry Christmas

Yeah, I know its been a while between posts. But I couldn’t let this holiday season pass without our well wishes. And to also let you in on a little secret … we won’t look like this anymore on December 28th 2010. The next time you visit us here, we’ll have a whole new look [...]

December 14, 2010 | 21 Comments

3 Great Websites for Finding an Apartment to Rent

Searching for an Apartment to Rent in Brooklyn? Here are 3 Great Web Sites to help you Find an Apartment For Rent in Brooklyn.

December 1, 2010 | 6 Comments

Closing a Foreclosure Short Sale in Brooklyn

Mary said, “I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel”. I was happy to see the relief on her face after learning the lender approved the sale of her home for less than she owed on her mortgage. This chapter in her life was finally coming to a close. While it [...]

November 29, 2010 | 2 Comments

How to Use Google Street View to Pick the Right Block

Just because we’re living with fantastic online tools in the Internet age doesn’t mean everyone is using the Net to make searching for a new home easy. Take for example the experience I encounter often from customers inquiring about an apartment for rent or property for sale in Brooklyn neighborhoods. Its happened to us so [...]

November 23, 2010 | 8 Comments

How to Find the Legal Use of your Brownstone

What kind of property do you own? Your brownstone’s legal use will play a vital role in how much you could sell or refinance it for. Use these 3 steps to find out.

November 15, 2010 | 32 Comments

How Much Rent Can I Afford for My New Apartment?

Are you looking at Brooklyn Apartments without knowing if you can afford it? Learn how to determine your budget for rent based on your household income.

November 9, 2010 | 7 Comments

Should Agents Advertise Property Listings on Real Estate Websites?

Should agents advertise property listings on real estate websites when the most used feature on Trulia, Zillow and Realtor.com is Search? Find out how you can use SEARCH to your advantage.

October 28, 2010 | 24 Comments

The Short Sale Proposal and Chances for Approval

To Mary Jones amazement, we were successful in negotiating a sale for 999 Gates Avenue to a young couple. She was equally surprised at how eager they were to buy her home. Under normal circumstances, this would be an opportunity for a homeowner to celebrate and begin planning their move. As excited as I was [...]

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