Please visit the New blog DIARY OF A BROKER of New York Real Estate Broker Brian James. Diary Of A Broker is about interesting New York City neighborhood news and information to help understand the United States largest real estate market (NEW YORK) and how it effects the economy. You can also find tips for real estate sellers and buyers. The new blog and website also offers free listing service for For Sale By Owner (FBO) listers in Manhattan. Read Full Story
Now taking pre-orders on FREE downloadable version of the REAL ESTATE SURVIVAL GUIDE, New York City edition. If your interested please send your email address, first, last name and Zip Code to the email address below. ** Because of the high demand for the download only emails WITH first, last name, email address and zip code will be added to the Opt-In download directory list. ** By clicking on this ORDER LINK, your computers default mail application will open and send the request via your... Read Full Story
Earth Day should be every day, but today it is a time to remind us of how important our everyday actions affect the planet. With so many resources and information guides out there, one person can make a huge difference. Be it recycling, walking, mass transit, or taking you own mug to Starbucks, there are many easy tasks and small changes can really make you feel like you are contributing. Recycling everyday items alone can help protect our ozone layer, decrease pollution and decrease tree... Read Full Story
Three months ago, one of my good friends attained an accepted offer on a co-op. It was a second purchase for him and he knew the ins and outs of the entire co-op process. I put him in touch with a few mortgage brokers and he went with one guy who really made sense, and informed him of some amazing products that were out there. The Contract was signed in December and now after a long process, submitting the package and board approval we were set to close May 1. That was until yesterday. Some... Read Full Story
Check out these hot stores, Also featured in New York Magazine as The best of... Soha Style (Photo: Courtesy of Soha Style) CONTEMPORARY Soha Style15 W. 116th St., nr. Fifth Ave. 212-828-3700It’s just a couple of months old, and already the Harlem store—the brainchild of Gwen Wallace and her son, Don—is smartly attuned to the tastes of the neighborhood’s brownstone renovators and new-condo dwellers. An on-site design consultant (call ahead for an appointment) steers buyers toward Philippe... Read Full Story
Tumbleweeds roll by and the street seems empty. It's high noon and two men at 50 paces stand ready for the fire. Arms at their sides, guns on their hips each ready to reach... grab... and shoot. But nothing happens, almost 1230 now and they are still standing. Lately this image is conjured up in my mind when doing a deal. Whether it be the seller and the buyer or the the two brokers facing each other and ready. The pace has changed indeed and now its taking everyone a little longer to pull... Read Full Story
I came across this list today while doing some research for a great couple who is buying a condo. After the accepted offer we have encountered many little hiccups that are now adding up to agita! So before we can continue I want them to ponder what SMART MONEY POSED: These 7 questions to avoid a sour mess... YOU'VE FOUND YOUR DREAM CONDO, and you're ready to relax . Hold everything. To keep from getting stuck with a lemon, you've got to do some homework. Here are the seven most important... Read Full Story
Check this out! And you thought locking your door or a pit bull was good security!- Brian Homes Stolen via ID Theft on the Rise The FBI calls it the “latest scam on the block,” but for years now we’ve been warning people and reporting about scam artists who steal your identity and then your home. Now, after years of reporting and writing about this sinister act, the FBI is stepping up its efforts to make homeowners aware of the horrible connection between identity theft and real estate fraud... Read Full Story
Check out this magic symbol and trick. the folks at the New York Times have made it even easier and greener when you are on the hunt. If you find yourself lost or having written down the wrong address use this easy way to track down your next home! From your mobile device: To search for properties directly from your mobile device, go to m.nytimes.com/re and enter your property criteria (such as location and price) or find a specific property by listing ID. About New York Times Print to... Read Full Story
