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Things to Do After Moving Into a New Home

Things to Do After Moving Into a New Home

  After a Moving into A New Home “In the News” in Caroline Biggs's article for Martha Stewart Magazine:  "Five Important Things to Do After Moving Into a New Home".  The article provides salient guidance to buyers on things to do after moving. A delight to be part of Martha Stewart's publication with my colleague Annie Gruenberger at Warburg.    The Flow of the New Continue Reading

Negotiating Strategies

Negotiating Strategies

  Discover some home buyer negotiating strategies for the next real estate transaction such as closing date, CEMA, and closing costs including mortgage points, appliances, upgrades, and other perks. Negotiation Strategies for Home Buyers Reporter Terri Williams of BobVila.com  discusses home buyer negotiating strategies in her article “Did You Know You Could Negotiate This When Continue Reading

Best color to paint your house if you want to sell it fast

Best color to paint your house if you want to sell it fast

      Terri Williams author of Real Homes articles highlights the best color to paint your house if you want to sell it fast.  She spoke to experts about the paint colors homebuyers like most and the article highlights what they said to sell a home fast.  The highlight of the best paint color to sell your home quickly is a neutral color. Neutral color, such as beige, Continue Reading

Real Estate Jargon

Real Estate Jargon

When shopping for a home it's important to understand the Real Estate jargon and its meanings.  Caroline Briggs's article explains "11 Confusing Real Estate Terms," along with my esteemed colleagues Jeanne Byers, Gill Chowdhury, and Cara Ameer clarifies some of the confusing terms.  Real Estate terms befuddle many buyers and sellers.  "The real estate process is complex with many Continue Reading

A "New" New York

A “New” New York

  A "New" New York In the span of 100+ days, New Yorkers banded together (while staying 6 feet apart) to change our behaviors and slow the spread of COVID-19. We are so proud of our city and we remain New York tough: smart, resourceful, and united. In "New" New York the bar is high for what it means to be resilient.  During this period, we have also witnessed the power of education Continue Reading

New York Times "In the Hunt"

New York Times “In The Hunt”

New York Times "In The Hunt" My client's search for a home in Manhattan by Joyce Cohen was featured in the NYTimes "In The Hunt" column. Read about and interactively participate in his journey to find out, which one he chooses as his home. Manhattan Bachelor Pad Furthermore, one particular apartment was not transparent with some of the issues.  "In these old buildings, you don’t know what Continue Reading

Backyard Improvement

Improving Your Backyard

  Improving Your Backyard  Featured in Apartment Therapy's article "8 Things Home Experts Are Always Worth the Extra Money For Your Backyard" by Chelsea Greenwood Lassman.  Furthermore, the story enumerates investments that are always worth the extra money for your backyard.  Turning a backyard into a great space to entertain and relax improves the value of the Continue Reading

Virtual Tours and Floor Plans

Virtual Tours and Floor Plans

Virtual Tours and Floor Plans Featured In Street Easy One Block Over article "What You Need to Know About Virtual  Tours & Floor Plans" by Jordi Lippe-McGraw. The article highlights how to make the most of virtual showings.  Understanding how to read a floor plan accurately is essential when you’re searching for your next home. Here, you’ll find expert advice for deciphering real Continue Reading

Remote Resources

Remote Resources There are so many Remote Resources digital tools to keep in touch with one another and stay connected to our hobbies and interests.  However, it feels as though we are still adjusting to physical isolation and life as we currently know it. The extension of New York State's 'pause'  has us wondering - when exactly will we begin to regain some sense of Continue Reading

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