Monthly Archives: October 2008

What’s The Difference Between Rent Control & Rent Stabilization?

Posted on October 20, 2008 by Elaine

This question comes up all the time, especially when I am working with a buyer who is looking to purchase a property that has “rent regulated” apartments, a term that encompasses both rent controlled and rent stabilized apartments. The New … Continue reading →

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Need a Home Loan? FHA is the Answer.

Posted on October 15, 2008 by Elaine

The mortgage doom and gloom that’s circulating around these days has scared a lot of buyers (and sellers) out of the market. The truth is, this is a great time to buy (and if you need to sell your home, … Continue reading →

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Brooklyn Home Sales – Still Happening

Posted on October 8, 2008 by Elaine

With all the dire financial news, it might seem that the wisest course would be to sock your money away in a mattress, but that is far from the case. The wise person knows that the best investment is something … Continue reading →

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University Towers Co-op Apartments in Fort Greene Brooklyn

Posted on October 5, 2008 by Elaine

Fort Greene Brooklyn has a number of spectacular places to live, but none outshines University Towers Cooperative Apartments.  The co-ops complex consists of three sixteen-story apartment buildings located at 122 Ashland Place, 191 Willoughby Street, and 175 Willoughby Street.  One of the things … Continue reading →

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DUMBO: The Most Expensive Neighborhood in Brooklyn.

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Elaine

According to the Real Estate Board of New York’s (REBNY) 2nd quarter statistics, DUMBO, which is an acronym for Down Under The Manhattan Bridge Underpass, is now the most expensive neighborhood in Brooklyn. At a whopping $917 dollars a square … Continue reading →

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