Category Archives: Fun

Hi-Res Photos May Be Next Seller’s Tool to Wow Buyers

 (Click on the photo above to see an example of how detailed hi-res photos can be.) The real estate market is constantly changing. Selling a home is now tougher than ever, especially with this economic downturn. However, a good real … Continue reading

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Is this the Home of the Future?

Berkeley student Derek Low has created a unique dorm room that has gotten the attention of school officials, and not in a good way.  The space-age setup includes instant mood modifications that can be made remotely by iPhone or iPad.  … Continue reading

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My Continuing Education

As brokers, we become so focused on closing the deal that we forget a huge piece of each and every transaction involves real live people. I have been a broker for years. I’m a good broker, but I think a … Continue reading

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2011 NYC Summer Events Calendar

Check out our newly released Summer Events Calendar to keep up to date on all of the fun and exciting happenings in the NYC area this summer.

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Jinxed NYC Restaurant to Receive Prayers and Purification

Owners of residential real estate have long participated in rituals such as smudging and the St. Joseph’s statue upside down burial to bring them a buyer. What’s good for the home seems to be good for the restaurant as well. … Continue reading

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A Salute to Our Veterans

Remembering my maternal grandfather Wilbert McGee who was so shaky that he had to sit on his hands after arriving home from storming Normandy on D-Day and my paternal grandfather Bernard Heddings who died in the Pacific when my dad … Continue reading

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Jonathan Miller and I Talk Shop on Housing Helix Podcast

One of my favorite people in the real estate world, Jonathan Miller invited me to join him on his Housing Helix Podcast last week.  Our discussion included social media, traditional versus non brokerage models, square footage and more. Have a listen: Thanks … Continue reading

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Happy Independence Day

I’m going on a much needed family vacation (is that an oxymoron?) and will be back Monday July 12th.  Happy 4th everybody!!!  And I promise this is the last of the "Independence" messages!

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GreenPearl Real Estate Marketing and Tech Academy

The 2 day GreenPearl Real Estate Marketing and Technology Academy kicks off tomorrow with an unbelievable cast of over 40 speakers including: Dawn Doherty, VP Strategic Development, StreetEasy Stephen Kliegerman, Executive Director, Halstead Property Development Marketing Jonathan Miller, President & CEO, … Continue reading

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Our Own Jennifer Breu on OpenHouseNYC

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