Monthly Archives: April 2009

Clinton Hill Historic House Tour 2009

Posted on April 25, 2009 by Elaine

Every year the Society For Clinton Hill sponsors a House Tour where you get the opportunity to go inside some of the fabulous historic homes that grace the neighborhood of Clinton Hill Brooklyn.   In 2009, the House Tour will take … Continue reading →

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City Council Approves Zoning For Bicycle Parking

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Elaine

On April 22, 2009, the City Council approved Bicycle Parking Text Amendment that goes into effect immediately.  What does the amendment do? It requires indoor, secure bicycle parking in all new developments.  The new regulation applies to multi-family residential buildings (such as … Continue reading →

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What is an FHA 203K Loan?

Posted on April 15, 2009 by Elaine

For anyone who wants to buy a foreclosed property in Brooklyn, an FHA 203K loan is something you definitely want to know about. FHA 203K loan is a loan that is based on the after repair value of a one … Continue reading →

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What Exactly is an MLS?

Posted on April 10, 2009 by Elaine

One of my clients asked me a question that many first time home buyers might ask.  What exactly is an MLS? MLS stands for Multiple Listing Service and it is a system for making the listings of each participating Real Estate Broker … Continue reading →

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