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
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
Ten Reasons to Choose The Bracha Group
1. The Bracha Group had over 200 sales transactions in 2010, with a sales volume of over $200 million. 2. The Bracha Group has extensive experience in the sales, marketing and project management of Manhattan luxury units and developments, including 15 Central Park West, The Rushmore, AOL Time Warner Center , The Apthorp and Jumeirah Essex House. 3. The Bracha Group is a multilingual and diverse group of real estate professionals with a global community... Read More
BROKER OF THE WEEK / A Close-up Look at Keller Williams NYC’s Associate Broker & Vice President of The Bracha Group: Lawrence Lee
To say Lawrence Lee is an overachiever is an understatement. Twenty-eight-year-old Lawrence has traveled all over the world and overseen some of Manhattan’s largest real estate transactions. His keen business sense and natural interpersonal skills have rapidly propelled him to becoming one of Manhattan’s most promising and successful real estate professionals. Born in Tokyo, Japan, Lawrence grew up in a close-knit family and immersed himself... Read More
Keller Williams Realty Has Broken Through!
Since our 2011 Family Reunion, we’ve got the latest numbers; surpassing ReMax in 2009 and this year’s numbers shows that continuing trend. We took second place this year, (now above Century 21!) earning the spot of the second-largest real estate company in the country. Take a look at this video by Mark Willis, CEO of Keller Williams Realty. We’ve experienced five years of consecutive growth; we ended last year with 79,315 agents in the United... Read More
The Latest and Greatest in Gadgets for Real Estate Professionals – Keller Williams Realty Just Launched its New System, eEdge!
I am constantly fascinated by the technology we have at our fingertips. I don’t know about you but I’m very into all the latest gadgets that make our lives more efficient, streamlined and paperless. As realtors, we’re always on the go and devices and apps that give us info and help us organize that data is priceless. Keller Williams is an organization that is determined to stay ahead of the power curve when it comes to helping its agents.... Read More
The Demand is Up for Manhattan Luxury Apartments
In my late January blog, I told you about how the Manhattan market was in for an upsurge this year and now there’s even more promising news. According to a recent Real Deal article investors are once again looking at Manhattan as a solid investment. Rental prices are going up as well. WNBC New York News reported yesterday that rentals for a two-bedroom condo in New York City has risen 10 percent from last year and that by summer, it could be... Read More
New York Real Estate Question of the Week: What tools can I use to entice potential customers?
I was having lunch with a colleague last week and we started discussing various ways in which to increase business. I thought this was a perfect topic for this week’s real estate question. Five years ago, most of us had a website in which our listings would appear. Today, it’s not just an option to use social networking sites in order to compete in the marketplace, it’s a necessity. One of the most crucial tools we use to entice customers... Read More
KELLER WILLIAMS’ FAMILY REUNION–ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA
I just returned from of one of Keller Williams’ most phenomenal annual events, Family Reunion. I’m excited to share with you about what went on and how attending this week-long event is going to pay off–exponentially! There were 8,000 of my fellow agents from all over North America in attendance. The future is bright for KW as Gary Keller predicts that the company will add ANOTHER 75,000 agents within the next 10 years! Mark Willis, CEO... Read More
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