Wednesday, 31 August 2016
Police Academies in Texas
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Pending Home Sales Tick Up in July
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Achieving Agent Buy-in to Be Featured Discussion at RISMedia’s CEO Exchange
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Education Insider: Breaking Down the 50+ Market
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NRT Acquires Climb Real Estate Boutique Brokerage
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Homeowners: Don’t Let Containers Become Mosquito Incubators
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Bed Stuy Brownstone Bursting With Mahogany, Mirrors, Mantels Asks $2.475 Million
This 1892 brownstone at 58 Macon Street in Bed Stuy has all the period details you could want, including a mother lode of original carved woodwork.
It's got six mantels, two pier mirrors, an entry bench, built-in cabinets, carved door frames, elaborate wainscoting and banisters in the hallway, and pocket doors and shutters;… Read More >
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Million Dollar Listing’s Ryan Serhant Pushes Into Red-Hot Brooklyn With Bed Stuy Office
Can celebrity sell Bed Stuy brownstones? Million Dollar Listing's Ryan Serhant of Nest Seekers is betting yes.
He and his team are prepping to open their first Brooklyn office, at 326 Tompkins Avenue, close to Gates Avenue, tony boutique Sincerely Tommy, and numerous new eating and drinking spots, including the… Read More >
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5 Prewar and Victorian Rentals Dripping in Charm, Starting at $1,695 a Month
These five rentals all boast prewar and Victorian details and charm, from their white marble fireplaces to their hardwood shutters. All are bright and airy, with a fair number located in townhouses or boasting outdoor space.
Their prices range significantly (as do their square footage and bedroom counts), with the… Read More >
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Tuesday, 30 August 2016
Home Price Gains Strong in South and West
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Get a Professional Email for Your .REALTOR Website
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Taking Good Care of Agents
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New Drone Rules Go into Effect
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Brigitte Bardot’s Vacation Estate Slinks onto the Market
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12 Home Decor and Design Trends You Might Not Know About
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Boutique Condo With Considered Modern Details in Carroll Gardens Asks $1.595 Million
This thoughtfully appointed two-bedroom condo floorthrough is on the second floor of a newly constructed three-unit building at 341 Sackett Street in Carroll Gardens. It's the first apartment to hit the market in the building, which replaced a mid-19th century (or possibly even older) house on an extra big lot. Duplexes… Read More >
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Monday, 29 August 2016
How Brokers Can Retain and Attract More Talent
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NAR Broker Tip of the Month: Safety Resources for Brokers
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Committed to Success: The Value of Complete Agent Development
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Contest Alert: Which Would You Want in Your Backyard This Holiday Weekend?
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Study Shows Americans Have Too Many Things and Not Enough Money
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You’re Ready for Solar Power, but Should You Lease or Buy?
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Carroll Gardens Townhouse and Carriage House With Charming Details Ask $3.45 Million
This property at 104 Butler Street in Carroll Gardens offers a unique setup, with two separate structures: a three-story townhouse and a three-story carriage house in the rear. The two properties offer a combined 4,200 square feet of space in total, on a 20-by-100-foot lot.
As configured, the carriage house is… Read More >
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Brooklyn Homes With Big Walls of Windows, Full of Light and Air, Starting at $660K
These four homes are sure to be filled with light and air, as each of them boasts big walls of windows -- quite the luxury.
Some are corner units with windows on two exposures wrapping the living areas. Others have a big wall of windows on one wall.
They're located in a… Read More >
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Sunday, 28 August 2016
Market Conditions Improve Chances of Rate Hike, Says Yellen
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Enhancing Your Online Brand in 4 Simple Steps
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Looking Back on the Path to Success
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The Best Pinterest Group Boards for Real Estate Agents
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FHA Streamlines Process to Help Delinquent Homeowners Stay in Homes
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How to Deal with Someone Invading Your Space on a Plane
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Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: Mansions Galore, Upstate and in Brooklyn
This week's top listings are scattered across both Brooklyn and upstate and include sprawling, mansion and mansion-like properties in both areas. With just one or two fixer-uppers in the mix, the properties are stunning on the whole, and located in neighborhoods including Park Slope, Red Hook, Bed Stuy, Ditmas Park,… Read More >
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Friday, 26 August 2016
2016 Home Sales Increasing Twice as Fast in Counties with Low Hazard Risk
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Stepping into the Residential Arena
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The Best Military Towns Named for Investing in Rental Homes
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Home Loans for Veterans: Everything You Need to Know
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Four Houses to See on the Penultimate Summer Weekend, Starting at $469K
When the final days of August are winding down and Labor Day looms things get undeniably slow in the open house division. The wheels of commerce continue to turn, though, however slowly, and those looking to spend the last weekend of the month house hunting have a number of potential… Read More >
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Brooklyn Real Estate Listings Six Months Later: Three Sold, One for Over Ask
This week we’re looking back at four listings we featured six months ago to see how they fared. Three of the properties sold, with one going for over ask.
If it’s grandeur and opulence you’re after, look no further than this former House of the Day, a palatial Romanesque Revival… Read More >
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Thursday, 25 August 2016
Four Tips to Fuel Your Online Presence
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Back-to-School Marketing Ideas
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August Brings Hottest Housing Market in a Decade, Says REALTOR.com
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Recruiting and Retaining in Today’s World
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Pros and Cons: Buying a Property for a College Student
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In LA, a Walkable Neighborhood Comes at a Price
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Eye-Grabbing Triplex With Catwalk in Converted Williamsburg Church Asks $4,400 a Month
This triplex apartment is in the Spire Lofts at 163 North 6th Street in Williamsburg, a former church that was converted to rentals and opened in 2014. It's a distinctive space, with three levels, a pair of glass-walled balconies, exposed brick, a catwalk, an open staircase and a loft bedroom.
The… Read More >
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Lottery Opens for 27 Affordable Units at Ocean Hill’s Henry Apartments, Starting at $834 a Month
A lottery has opened for 27 units at Ocean Hill's long in-the-works affordable housing complex the Henry Apartments, located at 1676 Broadway and 8 Rockaway Avenue.
The apartments consist of one one-bedroom, 20 two-bedrooms and six three-bedrooms. The one-bedroom units are renting for $834 a month, the two-bedrooms for $1,009 and… Read More >
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Wednesday, 24 August 2016
Existing-Home Sales Stumble in July
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House Prices Inch Higher but Show Signs of Deceleration
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Education Insider: RPR’s Learning Site Is Blowing Our Mind
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Mortgage Debt Rises, Federal Reserve Shows
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Going the Extra Mile for Buyers and Sellers Alike
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Companies Turning to ‘Reverse Mentoring’ to Tap Millennials’ Knowledge
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Estate-Condition Brownstone With Lovely Detail in Bed Stuy Asks $1.835 Million
This estate-condition Italianate brownstone in Bed Stuy needs some work, but with a load of original detail and stately proportions, it has the makings of quite a grand residence. It's at 33 Monroe Street, on a particularly nice block near the Clinton Hill border.
The house is a generous 20.5 feet… Read More >
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Looking for a Budget One-Bedroom? Five Options for Under $1,600 a Month
The time has come to strike out on your own. Where can you find a one-bedroom for less than $1,600 a month in Brooklyn?
That's quite a bit less than the typical rent in Brooklyn these days. The median rent in Brooklyn clocks in at $2,826 a month, and the median… Read More >
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Clinton Hill’s Waverly Brooklyn Opens Lottery for 11 Affordable Condos Starting at $156,444
Lottery applications are now being accepted for 11 affordable condo units at Clinton Hill's new Waverly Brooklyn condominium development, a 48-unit, seven-story building at 500 Waverly Avenue.
The units represent a rare example of affordable homeownership opportunities being held through lottery. Typically, affordable housing lotteries are for rental apartments, not condos… Read More >
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Tuesday, 23 August 2016
July New Home Sales Soar to Eight-Year High
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Stay Safe and Earn Big with MVP
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Ask the Expert: How Much Should You Spend on Lead Generation?
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Carrying on the Family Legacy
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5 Dirt Cheap Home-Staging Ideas
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5 Reasons to Make Family Travel a Priority
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A Roomy and Airy Two-Bedroom Co-op With Flexible Layout in Prospect Heights Asks $887K
This Victorian apartment has been gut renovated so there's not a shred of original detail anywhere to be seen, but it is well located and roomy, with tall ceilings and big windows. It's on the third floor at 130 Prospect Place in Prospect Heights, in a 12-unit walkup building that… Read More >
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Monday, 22 August 2016
The 4 Keys to Reproducible Results
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Ask the Expert: What Should Homeowners Know about Energy Efficiency?
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Making the Most of the Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist Certification
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Brand Report: Home Sales Cool, Price Increases Moderate
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HUD and VA Work to Find Permanent Homes for Homeless Veterans
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Fixing Vegetable Garden Failures
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Renaissance Revival House with Marble Facade in Stuy Heights Asks $1.65 Million
This is a home of rare distinction -- it's one of only a handful of marble-fronted townhouses in Brooklyn. At 326A Decatur Street, in the Stuy Heights Historic District, it sits in the middle of a row of three such houses, all built circa 1886 by architect John C. Bushfield.
"Architectural… Read More >
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Craving Open Space and High Ceilings? 5 Lofts in Brooklyn and Manhattan Starting at $689K
Looking for loft space in a former industrial building? These five units consist of four genuine lofts, and one with a loft-like feel.
In addition to offering open-plan living spaces and very high ceilings, all these units' buildings boast roof decks. Some of the apartments have their own private outdoor space… Read More >
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Sunday, 21 August 2016
Where Innovation and Networking Meet: Registration Open for realtor.com® Results Summit
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How to Create an Unstoppable Business
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“Nicaragua” Is Not an Address: Success Strategies for Cross Border Referrals
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Unleashing Agent Potential with Dynamic Real Estate Coaching
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Negative Equity Still Impacts Over 1 in 10 Homeowners
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A Primer on Garage Placement
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Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: Brooklyn Digs Starting at $589K
This week's top listings offer a wide price range for Brooklyn apartments and houses, with more than half going for under $1 million. They're all in Kings County, with the majority in the brownstone belt, in neighborhoods including Park Slope, Carroll Gardens, Prospect Heights and Gowanus, with a few farther… Read More >
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Friday, 19 August 2016
What’s Your Role in REALTOR® Safety?
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Mortgage Rates Hover at All-Time Low
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Finding Balance in Your Business
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How to Book Last-Minute Travel Plans on the Cheap
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From Flip to Fixer-Upper, Four Houses to See This Weekend
This week's open houses run the gamut -- flips, fixer-uppers, homes of indeterminate condition; we've got brick, limestone, aluminum siding, detached homes and rowhouses. They're found in Crown Heights, Bed Stuy, and Sea Gate; visit the last one and you can work in a visit to the beach.
On Prospect Place… Read More >
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Brooklyn Real Estate Listings Six Months Later: All Sold
This week we’re looking back at four listings we featured six months ago to see how they fared. All of the properties have sold.
This North Slope brownstone, at 212 St. Johns Place -- previously a House of the Day -- is stately, spacious and in stellar condition. It’s full of… Read More >
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Greek Revival, Gothic and Italianate: Historic Hudson Valley Homes Starting at $119K
Upstate New York was growing by leaps and bounds in the mid-19th century, as its wealth of historic houses from that era attests. We rounded up five charming examples from the time period.
The styles include Greek Revival, Gothic and Italianate. Not a few have eye-popping exteriors, and all but one… Read More >
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Thursday, 18 August 2016
Four Must-Do Farming Tips for New Agents
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Make Your Lead Generation More Productive
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Leveraging the Power of Client Reviews
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Where Do Olympians Live? Homes of Our Country’s Most Gifted Athletes
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Consumer Spending Expected to Bolster Economic Growth for Second Half of 2016
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Do Reverse Mortgages Work for Owners of Expensive Homes?
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Spacious Prewar Three-Bedroom in Prospect Lefferts Gardens Wants $2,800 a Month
This prewar three-bedroom apartment is in good shape with a newly renovated kitchen, and offers a good deal of space without a staggering price tag. It's on the second floor of a semi-detached brick house at 86 Sterling Street in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, on a pretty block with Prospect Park… Read More >
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Wednesday, 17 August 2016
Builder Confidence Rises with Boost in Housing Starts
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Education Insider: Four Skills That Will Impress International Clients
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Mortgage Applications Shrink 4 Percent
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California Home Sales Dip in July, Report Shows
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Jim Huskey: ‘Treasure Hunting’ for Clients
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How to Keep Your Backyard Chickens — and Yourself — Healthy and Safe
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Spiffed-Up Park Slope Corner Townhouse With Commercial Space Wants $2.995 Million
If you're a chiropractor or orthodontist in need of a one-bedroom apartment, this mixed-use building at 387 6th Avenue in Park Slope could be right up your alley. On a corner lot, the former brick townhouse with a garage in the rear now consists of commercial space on the first… Read More >
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Done With Shares? 5 Roomy One-Bedrooms Starting at $2,200 a Month
For couples and singles still in the rental market but not looking to share, these generous one-bedrooms will fit the bill. Our five picks offer a mix of prewar details and modern amenities, including outdoor space and fireplaces, prime for renters who are not yet ready to buy but are willing… Read More >
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Tuesday, 16 August 2016
5 Ways Big Data Is Changing Real Estate
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Last Chance to Enter .REALTOR Contest
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RE/MAX Highlights New Opportunities in Fast-Paced Housing Market
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The Greatest Opportunity in Business
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REALTORS® Donate Thousands of Hours, Dollars to Local Boys & Girls Clubs
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7 Secret Perks You Enjoy With a Good Credit Score
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Stuy Heights Brownstone Triplex Condo Asks $1.579 Million
This attractive three-bedroom condo occupies three floors of a newly condo-ized Late Victorian brownstone, at 503 Halsey Street in Bed Stuy. It's all newly renovated, with preserved original Neo-Grec details that include ornate mantels, mirrors, stained glass and plaster detailing.
There's no floor plan, but from what we can glean from… Read More >
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How to Rent an Apartment in New York City
The New York City real estate market is hard enough to navigate for experienced locals, let alone first time renters and those new to the city. For the benefit of both those fresh to the apartment hunt and those so jaded they've forgotten the basics, here is a debriefing on… Read More >
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Brooklyn Has One of the Lowest Homeownership Rates in the U.S., Study Discovers
A new report by the NYU Furman Center found Brooklyn has the fourth-lowest homeownership rate of all U.S. counties. And of those who do own their own home in Brooklyn, 29 percent were found to be "severely cost burdened" -- aka house poor.
As one might expect, home ownership in… Read More >
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Monday, 15 August 2016
REALTORS® Help Consumers Make Smart Back-to-School Home Shopping Decisions
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Visual Storytelling: Tips for Mastering the Art of Instagram
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Maximizing Exposure with Unique, Interactive Domains
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Survey: The Risks of Making the Wrong Hire
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The Art of the Office (and Why it Matters)
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Here Are the Best (and Worst) States for Families to Live a Richer Life
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Gowanus Brick Row House With Marble Mantels, Homey Touches Asks $2.45 Million
This three-story brick house is on a quiet block of President Street in Gowanus, in an area where all manner of building has been going on. It's a two-family house that looks like it could use some updating, but has a bit of original detail, including a pair of marble fireplaces.
There's… Read More >
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What $995K Buys in Brooklyn: Fireplaces, Parking, Two Bedrooms
So you're looking to spend under a million on a home. What does that get you? In Brooklyn, you will have your pick of two-bedroom, one-bath apartments.
We rounded up five options with a variety of features and amenities. Almost all are condos, with one co-op in the bunch.
Styles… Read More >
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Sunday, 14 August 2016
Study Reveals Best Technique for Pricing a Home
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RISMedia Announces ‘Ultimate Power Broker Open House’ Location: Guests to Experience Unparalleled Luxury, ‘Ultimate Global Address’ at UN Plaza Penthouse
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Attracting the Right Talent
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Many Big-City Renters Qualify for Homeownership
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Preserve Curb Appeal during Summer Storm Season
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Top 10 Real Estate Listings: A Swimming Pool in Williamsburg or Log Home in Saugerties?
This week's top listings range in price and location, from a $2.35 million Williamsburg house with an above-ground swimming pool, to under-$600,000 homes upstate in Saugerties, N.Y.
Which would you choose?
10. This four-story shingled building just east of the BQE comprises two floor-through units over a duplex. Notable features include a… Read More >
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Friday, 12 August 2016
Homebuyer Confidence Rises in July
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The Power of Coaching: Unlocking Potential, Unleashing Profit
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RISMedia’s Power Teams: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Wilkins & Associates
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Regulators Seek Safety Labels on Flooring
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Three Houses With Parking and One With a Pool to See This Weekend, Starting at $589K
If you haven't skedaddled out of town to avoid the ongoing heat wave, there are open houses to see this weekend. Three have parking, one a pool, and at least one has air conditioning.
They can be found in Carroll Gardens, Bay Ridge, Bensonhurst and Flatlands.
In Carroll Gardens, we… Read More >
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Brooklyn Real Estate Listings Six Months Later: Three Sold, One for Over Ask
This week we're looking back at four listings we featured six months ago to see how they fared. Three of the homes sold, one for over ask.
This one-family townhouse in Crown Heights -- previously a House of the Day -- has been completely renovated in thoroughly modern style, with… Read More >
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Thursday, 11 August 2016
Instagram Is Open for Business—Find Out What This Means for Real Estate
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Why You Should Own a Home in an A+ School District
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Preventing Wire Fraud Is a Team Effort
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Building a Database of Future Business by Blending People and Process
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L.A. Reid Lives It Up in LA Mega Mansion
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5 Design Trends for Wood Floors
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Light-Filled Two-Bedroom With Pretty Kitchen in Downtown Mid-Rise Pioneer Asks $4,860 a Month
This two-bedroom, two-bath apartment is in the Court House Apartments at 125 Court Street in Downtown Brooklyn, the kind of mid-rise, full-amenity building that was a relative rarity in these parts when it opened 11 years ago, but is less of one now.
The unit is distinguished by large, wrap-around windows… Read More >
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Wednesday, 10 August 2016
Home-Price Gains Continue to Rise
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Education Insider: Tuning Into the Global Real Estate Opportunities in Your Own Backyard
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Revisiting East Hampton’s Grey Gardens
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Chris Lim: Turning Heads with a New Take on Real Estate
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Is Drinking Wine One Secret to a Happy Marriage?
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Red Hook Charmer With Two Decks, Private Parking Asks $1.65 Million
This three-story brick house at 82 Pioneer Street in Red Hook has a rustic, cottage-like vibe, with its painted wood floors, beamed ceilings and painted brick walls. A legal two-family, it's set up as a single residence, with two bedrooms and 2.5 baths.
One of the bedrooms is on the garden… Read More >
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Need Three Bedrooms, Two Baths? These 6 Great Options in 2 Boroughs Start at $3,667 a Month
For families, or those looking for an upscale pad to split with roomies, these six three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments in Brooklyn and Manhattan offer plenty of space for the kids or the extra roommates.
You have your pick of prewar details, upscale condo finishes or modern renovations. The prices range from $3,667… Read More >
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Tuesday, 9 August 2016
Paradise Comes with High Closing Costs
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Need Short Term Medical Insurance Coverage? NAR Offers Options
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Alex Lange to Give Upstream Update at RISMedia CEO Exchange
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Owners Overestimate Home Values across the Country
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Open and Honest Communication
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5 Tips to Reduce Your Monthly Energy Expenses
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Three-Bedroom Co-op on Clinton Hill’s Mansion Row Asks $1.399 Million
This Clinton Hill co-op is laid out in a linear fashion, with a large living room/dining room and three bedrooms lined up end to end and connected by a long hallway. It's on Mansion Row in the Clinton Hill historic district, in a prominent 32-unit elevator building known as the… Read More >
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