Foreign Investors — Is Your Real Estate Company Up for the Challenge?
Real estate is and always will be a prime investment. It is and always will be one of the most important and biggest investments most people will make in their lifetime. More and more, foreign buyers are realizing the value of prime real estate in the United States. The number of foreign buyers that are investing in our country’s real estate is growing rapidly. The Washington Business Journal reported early this year that New York City has now... Read More
BROKER OF THE WEEK / A CLOSE-UP LOOK AT KELLER WILLIAMS NYC’S ASSOCIATE BROKER: NATALIE BAGHDADI
Natalie Baghdadi is a native New Yorker who grew up in Staten Island and Brooklyn among a close-knit group of family, relatives and friends. Although Natalie and her family relocated to sunny south Florida when she was 12 years old, she knew she’d return to New York one day. She did just that, moving back to Brooklyn after a couple of years of undergraduate studies in Florida. Natalie continued her education at the prestigious Baruch College... Read More
THE THREE L’S OF THE MILLIONAIRE REAL ESTATE AGENT
From Gary Keller’s Best-Selling Book, The Millionaire Real Estate Agent I’ve been reading through some passages of Gary Keller’s bestseller and thought I’d share some of those with you. I highly recommend you pick up a copy–his book is easy to read and packed full of great information. It’s for the beginner or the seasoned pro and it’s not only a book that provides step-by-step information about being the best real estate professional... Read More
Leads, Leads and More Leads!
Since we returned from Keller Williams’ Family Reunion last month, I’ve shared the excitement and energy from that week and what we learned while there in a few of my blogs. Here’s some other great news–from that one week, we’ve garnered several leads just from following up with the Keller Williams agents we met at Family Reunion. There’s a true benefit to being the only resource in Manhattan for a referral network that is 80,000... Read More
Manhattan’s Upper West Side – An Upscale Manhattan Neighborhood of Pre-War Architecture and Modern Convenience Between the Hudson River and Central Park West
The Upper West Side is ten blocks of primarily upscale residential buildings and some of New York’s most recognizable and world-renown venues. Its unofficial boundaries start at Columbus Circle on 59th Street and extend to 110th Street. Some New Yorkers extend those boundaries to 125th Street where the neighborhood of Morningside Heights contains famous New York City institutions, such as Columbia University and Manhattan School of Music. Within... Read More
Social Media Versus “Old-School” Methods–Which is Better?
With everything we have at our disposal as real estate professionals today, those of us who remember the days of buying and selling without all the social media tools are rethinking how we go about generating leads, contacting potential clients and ultimately, doing what our main goals is: To sell real estate. Which is more important–your social skills or your social media skills? Is one more important than the other and if you’re lacking... Read More
New York Real Estate: How Will the New Real Estate Regulations on April 1st Affect the Market?
Spring is here and for most of us in the real estate industry that means interest is up, people are considering moving, and in Manhattan, the demand for prime real estate is on the rise. But what about the changes on the financing front and how will that affect buyers’ decisions? How will it affect our business as real estate professionals and those companies and individuals we work with? As of April 1, 2011, there’s going to be a change and... Read More
Buyer Tips–What You Need to Know Before Signing on the Dotted Line
You’ve found the perfect Manhattan apartment and you’re ready to make an offer. Below are a few things you’ll need to do in order to make the buying process less stressful and more successful! • Determine a budget and get pre-qualified. Your agent can provide you with a list of lenders to choose from; however, it may also a good idea to shop around yourself for the best rates and terms. Your lender will determine what type of loan is best... Read More
Trump World Tower at 845 United Nations Plaza–Oversized Luxury New York City Condominiums
Trump World Tower at 845 United Nations Plaza - Photography @ www.wirednewyork.com Mega Real Estate Giant, Donald Trump’s Residential Highrise of Luxury Living in Turtle Bay Donald Trump is known all over the world for his residential and commercial real estate projects, each being as richly lavish as the next. The Trump World Tower at 845 United Nations is certainly no exception to Mr. Trump’s rule. It towers over Midtown Manhattan and the... Read More
The Georgica–An Upper East Side Luxury Condominium That Combines Tranquility with Modern Design
The Georgica | 305 East 85th Street | Photography: @ www.georgicalife.com The Georgica, located on 305 East 85th Street, takes its name from an East Hampton lake, Georgica Pond. Located on a tree-lined street in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, its glassed design is meant to inspire the “shimmering” effect of its namesake with “sublime composition.” The building blends bronze, champagne and white to create a modern exterior and interior. With... Read More
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