How many times have you said, “If I knew then, what I know now”? Whether you’re talking about the financial markets, job opportunities, or the real estate market, it’s often hard to know just what will pay off in the … Continue reading…
“We shape our dwellings, and afterwards our dwellings shape us”. Winston Churchill may have been referring to the House of Commons, but it also holds true for any kind of dwelling. Builders have usually shaped dwellings according to what was … Continue reading…
Somewhere between your “hip” and “hip-replacement” years, you may consider buying a home. If you live in New York City, you will probably start checking out available Brooklyn homes for sale. Brooklyn has exploded in popularity over the last decade. … Continue reading…
Some Brooklyn neighborhoods are going to the dogs – but in a good way. In a borough that has over 100,000 licensed dogs, many businesses and amenities have been created just to cater to your pet’s needs. These days, Brooklyn … Continue reading…
In the 1986 movie, “The Money Pit”, a naïve young couple bought what they assumed was their dream home, only to have it start falling apart the moment they move in. It was one of those “too good to be … Continue reading…
Houses talk. And houses squeak, bleat, thump, bang, burp, rattle, and yes…even pass wind. Or at least that’s what those crazy noises sound like. You know, the kind of noises that keep some people awake in their new houses at … Continue reading…
There is a lot of confusion these days about the housing market in Brooklyn and other New York City boroughs. Some people think the market has come to a stand-still. Others think things are once again on the upswing. But … Continue reading…
You know that you want to buy a Brooklyn home. You already know the neighborhood where you want to live. You have the pre-approved loan and all the right paperwork in hand. But before you set out to buy your … Continue reading…
You would love to own one of those great properties for sale in Brooklyn. But you have been a serial-renter for most of your adult life. If you’re like the average New Yorker, you’ll probably spend at least $30,000.00 in … Continue reading…
It has become a running joke on television shows, that when a Manhattan couple is ready to raise a family, they often set their sites on houses for sale in Brooklyn. Of course Manhattan has many kid-friendly places (just check … Continue reading…