Category Archives: Info For Sellers

New Beginnings – At Fillmore Real Estate

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Elaine

My regular readers will have already noticed that I’ve changed real estate companies.  I am now working with Fillmore Real Estate and I‘m very excited.  Fillmore is the largest privately owned real estate firm in Brooklyn with 18 offices and … Continue reading →

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What Will A Full Service Real Estate Agent Do For You?

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Elaine

What will a Full Service Real Estate Agent do for you, you ask? Well, that truly depends on the agent’s definition of full service. Some might say its fancy flyers, a fabulous website, a swanky office where tea is served, … 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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Four Brooklyn Developments Top the NYCs Best Seller List

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Elaine

According to an article in Crain’s New York Business, 4 Brooklyn developments top the top ten list of fastest selling properties during the first three quarters of this year. Toren, with a total of 99 units sold for an average … Continue reading →

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Is It Your Fault Your House Won’t Sell?

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Elaine

Despite the best efforts of your Realtor, you’re not getting any offers on your property or the offers you are getting are much lower than you’re willing to accept. Well, it actually might be your fault your property, whether its … Continue reading →

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Six Reasons To List During The Winter Months

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Elaine

Conventional wisdom tells you that the winter months are the worse time to list your property for sale, especially if you live in Brooklyn or any place located in an area where snow and bitter cold temperatures are the norm. … Continue reading →

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What’s the Difference Between a Short Sale, REO and Foreclosure.

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Elaine

Thanks to the recession, these terms have become common place. Newspapers, news reports, and blogs are all taking about how to buy foreclosures, REOs and especially short sales (which seems to be the buzz word of the day). That brings … Continue reading →

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Rent-to-Own in Brooklyn New York – The Pros and Cons

Posted on September 3, 2009 by Elaine

With the difficulty some buyers are having getting financing, and Condos and other new constructions in Brooklyn sitting empty, rent-to-own has become an option available for some buyers. But what is rent-to-own? The rent-to-own scenario, which is also called a … Continue reading →

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