Category Archives: Info For Landlords

Founder of ForSaleByOwner.com Uses Broker To Sell His Condo

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Elaine

There’s a great article in the Wall Street Journal that will enlighten all who try to sell their property themselves. The article states that Colby Sambrotto, a founder and former COO of ForSalebyOwner.com, spend six months trying to sell his … Continue reading →

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“$600-or-more” Rule For Mom-and-Pop Small Rental Landlords Repealed

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Elaine

Being a homeowner with one or to rental units is now a little easier than it would have been. The “$600-or-more” rule (or the requirement that Form 1099-MISC must be filed each tax year by every rental property owner who … Continue reading →

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Brooklyn Landlord – Having Trouble Renting Your Apartment?

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Elaine

Are you a Brooklyn, New York landlord with one, two or more vacant units that you can’t seem to get rented? Well, I can attest to the fact that the rental market in Brooklyn is booming right now.   In … Continue reading →

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Holmes The Magazine – Great Info For Home Owners

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Elaine

I really love “Holmes on Homes” a home improvement show that comes on HGTV. The premise of the show is Mike Holmes, a master carpenter and contractor, and his crew come in and repair shoddy renovation work that has been done … Continue reading →

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Open House Preparation Tip – Cleaning Stainless Steel Applicances

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Elaine

I love the look of stainless steel appliances.  Nothing screams modern, up-to-date home like the gleam of a stainless steel refrigerator, stove, dishwasher and microwave dominating the kitchen.  But there is one problem – the streaks that seem impossible to get … Continue reading →

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Brooklyn Landlords – Quality Rentals Equal Quality Rentors

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Elaine

Do you own a rental property in Brooklyn and seem to always have a problem with tenants who are noisy, rude and never pay on time (if they pay at all)? Of course every landlord with every type of property, from … Continue reading →

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Why Are The Property Taxes So High For this Brooklyn Condo?

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Elaine

One of the listings I’ve been working on selling is a 2 Bedroom Condo in Crown Heights. The taxes on the property are $2,100 a year on a 900 sq-ft apartment. A nice school teacher who is looking to make … Continue reading →

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Before You Hire A Contractor In Brooklyn

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Elaine

Planning on doing some home improvement?  Here are a few tips that will help you choose the best contractor for the job. Decide exactly what the project will entail- Deciding exactly what you want repaired, updated or upgraded in advance will … Continue reading →

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