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It is clearly a sellers market, but does that translate into bad timing for investment?  As the resales market begins to surge, inventory is far below demand, pushing prices up into the clouds. The initial thought that likely comes […]

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For $3,200 and one free month, averaging $2,944, we feel that this 850sqft 2 bedroom is a great deal.  The multifamily dwelling houses 6 apartments that are undergoing a top to bottom renovation.  This particular space is on the 3rd floor (top), and boasts skylights throughout the apartment, keeping it nicely sun-lit all day long. […]

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We’re actually surprised at the lack of stores selling instruments and musical equipment in Williamsburg, considering it is has been a boon for creatives for more than a quarter of a century.  Main Drag Music is really the only store in the neighborhood that caters to guitarists and rhythm section players, but luckily for us […]

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We wanted to thank everyone for attending our Grand Opening event at our new boutique office at 135 N7th Street.  It was a huge success, as over 200 people attended.  It was nice to enjoy conversation and cocktails with all of you.  Special thanks goes out to Drew Z for his outstanding custom cocktails, and Brent Young […]

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Here is a glimpse of just 2 of the 37 new developments that I have documented on the rise in Williamsburg, on the corner of Union Avenue and North 11th Street.  As the 2012 fall season rolled into winter the vacancy rate in New York City neared it’s historic low, close to 1%.  The low supply vs […]

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Remember the Salvation Army store on the corner of Bedford Avenue and North 7th Street?  Above, and below, is what is left of the building that desperately needed to be gutted…. finally.  Rumor has it that Apple owns this building, and many others throughout NYC.  When I discovered this info I had to ask, “Is an Apple […]

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I’ve heard it many times.  ’They’ want to turn Williamsburg into SoHo.  I am not certain who ‘they’ are, but more new developments are on the rise, drawing in Manhattanites and boosting surrounding infrastructure.  Both cornered commercial spaces (above) are available, on the corner of Bedford Avenue and North 3rd Street, and the word on […]

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The Building standing near the corner of North 9th Street and Roebling is ready to fill.  Thirty-four 1 bedroom and studio rentals are priced between $2,450 and $3,800, many including Balconies.  The units are very spacious with studios measuring out to roughly 492sqft; 1 bedrooms around 730sqft.  The finishes will be almost identical to the […]

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The 3rd movie theater in Williamsburg, off of the Bedford L Train, will be opening it’s doors on the corner of Grand Street and Driggs Avenue in a few months.  Williamsburg Cinemas will be in competition with both the Indie Screen (Kent Ave & South 2nd St) and the Nitehawk Cinema (136 Metropolitan Ave).  The […]

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I have recently encountered what seems to be a reoccurring problem in the process of hunting for listings in my farm area.  While I typically create a CMA (comparative market analysis) to hone in on the proper list price for a home, I have found that most Brokers, and their associates, do no such thing.  […]

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