Monthly Archives: August 2008

It’s a Great Time To Buy a Home in Brooklyn

Posted on August 26, 2008 by Elaine

Yes, despite all the doom and gloom we’re all reading in the papers, its a terrific time to buy a house, co-op or condo in Brooklyn.  If you are wondering why, here are a few good reasons. Prices have dropped as … Continue reading →

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What Streets are the Borders of Bedford Stuyvesant?

Posted on August 20, 2008 by Elaine

Since I answered the question about Clinton Hill’s Borders in my last post, I decided it would be a great idea to outline the borders of another one of my favorite Brooklyn neigborhoods, Bedford Stuyvesant. So to get that information, … Continue reading →

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What Streets are the Borders of Clinton Hill Brooklyn?

Posted on August 13, 2008 by Elaine

A perspective buyer asked me this question the same day it was reported on New York 1 News that three young women robbed a cab driver in “Clinton Hill”.  The women robbed the cabbie on the corner of  Franklin and … Continue reading →

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What is a Mitchell-Lama Cooperative?

Posted on August 7, 2008 by Elaine

Mitchell-Lama is a program that was developed back in 1955 to create affordable housing for moderate and middle income families.  There are 101 Mitchell-Lama developments in New York City with close to 46,000 affordable cooperative and rental apartments. A Mitchell-Lama development … Continue reading →

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