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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’ve counted over 6 Thai Food restaurants off of the Bedford L Train, with Qi as the latest addition.  Qi Thai Grill recently opened it’s doors on North 9th Street, between Bedford Avenue and Driggs, bringing authentic Thai street food onto their menu with a modern twist.  The menu is made up of standard dishes such as […]

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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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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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For the past several months I have been in the woodshed, carving out a new concept for the inception of Brick&Mortar.  The Real Estate Brokerage has been born from the absolute need of true, quality customer service, in an area that desperately needs honest salespeople.  This environment isn’t an easy thing to create when misleading […]

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When Toby’s Estate first opened it’s doors, just a few weeks ago, I was surprised to see yet another new coffee shop in the over-caffeinated Burg.  Within a 2 week span two coffee shops have opened their doors, just 3 blocks away from each other.  Need more beans?  The other shop now serves it’s version […]

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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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I promised to re-visit Fushimi so here I am, and I must say; as much as I dislike sparkly bridge and tunnel venues, this is not one that I completely dislike.  Honestly Fushimi is kind of fun, and something different, especially here in Williamsburg.  The decor, which is definitely over-the-top and Miamiesque, is cohesive and […]

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Isa opened its doors at 348 Wythe Avenue, and South 2nd, about eight months back has since only solidified its singular status, serving an enticing and distinctive menu of ‘New American’ cuisine which includes delicious and intriguing dishes like whole sardines with olives, rib-eye with dandelion & mushroom and squid with […]

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