New York City: Leverage for Patient BuyersNew York City remains one of the most complex housing markets in the world, but recent shifts have opened pockets of opportunity for buyers.While not every borough or price point favors buyers, certain segments now offer more supply and longer listing times, which can tilt terms toward well-informed shoppers.Supply, days on market, and leverageNew York’s months of supply have moved into buyer-leaning territory in several segments, especially where homes sit on the market for two to three months or more.Properties that linger often signal room to negotiate, whether through a lower price, a credit for needed updates, or more flexible closing dates.How buyers are approaching NYC nowMany buyers focus on listings that have been active for 60 to 90 da... 02/14/2026

Zillow just rewrote the rules for Brooklyn rentals.A new policy requires every publicly marketed listing to appear on the MLS within 24 hours—or face permanent removal from the platform that reaches 227 million monthly visitors.For small landlords, this marks the end of marketing control.And the stakes couldn’t be higher. Zillow’s referral programs generated $1.6 billion in revenue last year—70% of the company’s total income. This policy isn’t just a listing rule; it’s a power play to protect their core business from exclusive networks.For Brooklyn’s independent landlords managing 1–20 units, it creates an impossible choice.The Platform War Hits Brooklyn HardCompass fired back with an $85-140 million antitrust lawsuit, accusing Zillow of monopolizing the market. The timing hits Brooklyn... 07/01/2025

In the fast-paced world of property management, working with the right real estate partner can make all the difference. While large chain brokerages may offer name recognition and expansive reach, more and more property managers — especially in competitive urban markets like New York City — are turning to boutique firms for a better experience and better results.This trend isn’t just anecdotal. It reflects a growing awareness across the industry that personalized service, hyper-local insight, and flexibility are often more valuable than size or brand prestige.1. Boutique Brokerages Offer Direct, Personalized ServiceOne of the top frustrations property managers report when working with larger brokerages is the lack of consistency. You may speak with one representative during onboarding, ... 06/17/2025

This Friday, November 15th, 2024 head out to Freddy's Bar and Backroom in Brooklyn, NY to kick off your weekend with singer/songwriter, Dan Strauss at 7:00PM followed by ThroughLine at 8:00PM. See you there! Gary Mirabelle-Guitar Raymond Russell- bass Bill Schoenberg - Percussion Laura Cerrano - Percussion Dan Strauss - Keyboards Todd Rogers - Violin/Viola 11/14/2024

As some of you know, besides providing Feng Shui consultations, I've also branched into offering Reiki Healing services and now Drum Circle Facilitation. My first Reiki certification took place in 2013 and from there I graduated to Master level. The teachings and healings of Reiki Treatment has been a fantastic addition to complement Feng Shui. Providing Drum Circles began during the pandemic and the service request for this musical medicine been growing ever since. On March 27, 2024 my drum circle facilitating partner, Todd Rogers and I hosted a Reiki Healing Drum Circle event at Anima Mundi Apothecary in Brooklyn, NY. We started the evening with some gentle Reiki Healing, guided meditation and vocal toning,.....followed by group drumming with ebbs and flows of calm and exciting rhythm... 03/30/2024

Ninety nine percent of this story is true.  The pictures have been changed to protect the innocent. (or the fact that I can't find any photos from that trip.🤒)This is the second part of the contest hosted by Ray Henson and Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 .  This is a truthful fish story.Back in the 1990's I was HR director for a home fashions company.  The corporate location in North White Plains had a large warehouse and the employees wanted to go on a fishing trip.  The warehouse manager arranged for a charter boat out of Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY.  The day before there had been a violent storm prompting us to question whether we should cancel the event.  But Saturday morning it was a beautiful sunny day.  The warehouse manager took the warehouse van with his assistants and fi... 08/30/2022

Can I Afford a 2-family home with 5% down payment in Brooklyn N.Y.The very first question that you should ask yourself when investing in real estate is: “Can I afford this House?” Though the concept is straightforward, there are a lot of factors that are going to affect your choice. It is best to stay prepared and get some background research done so that you have a head start on what range of houses you should be looking into. Aside from rough calculations and estimations, online calculators are also a great tool in finding how much of a house you can afford.Basic Points to PonderThe first thing that you will need to look out for when buying a home is getting qualified for a mortgage loan. Getting a mortgage loan approved depends upon several factors, including: Your monthly income You... 02/28/2022

Homes with outdoor space led 20 contracts signed for $2M or more  Park Two Park Slope townhouses topped the list of Brooklyn’s luxury contracts asking $2 million or more last week, according to Compass’ weekly report.The first was a 3,084-square-foot renovated townhouse at 385 12th Street that was last asking $3.8 million, or $1,231 per square foot. The home has five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms, as well as a 700-square-foot backyard with a steel deck.Next on the list was a 2,670-square-foot townhouse at 324 1st Street last asking $3.7 million. At $1,384 per square foot, the home has four bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, a south-facing garden and terraced bluestone patios.The homes were two of the 20 luxury contracts signed in Brooklyn between Jan. 10 and 16, a notable tick... 01/19/2022

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The event was held on Sunday, January 26, 2020, to celebrate the Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year.The Stage was at 50th Street and 8th Avenue in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, NY. There were performances from Schools, After school programs and Senior Centers, Lion Dancing with Eating Lettuce on High Pole, firecrackers, and afterward the little parade marching down 8 Avenue to 60th StreetThe event is organized by the Brooklyn Chinese-American Association.紐約布魯克林/布碌崙 八大道 唐人街 新年炮竹、舞獅、歌舞及遊行 01/27/2020

Happy New Year! New Year's Eve 2020 Fireworks at Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY At the New Year's Eve 2020, I went to see the fireworks at Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY instead of the Ball Drop at Times Square, NYC To celebrate the New Year, before the fireworks, there was a concert that started at 10:30 PM, the fireworks started at midnight after the countdown. 01/01/2020

Christmas Lights in Dyker Heights 2019 Dyker Heights in Brooklyn is the best neighborhood to see Christmas Lights in New York City. The best Christmas Lights are on 11th Avenue to 13th Avenue between 83rd Street to 85th Street. To see the Christmas Lights, take the D train, get off at 86th Street and walk about 15 minutes or take the bus after getting off. 12/08/2019

Veterans Appreciation Parade 2019 Brooklyn to celebrate our heroes in Brooklyn honoring all who served and are serving! The parade was held before Veterans Day and is one of the Veterans Day Parades in New York City. This one was held on Saturday, November 2, 2019, in Bed-Stuy which is the first time having Veterans Appreciation Parade in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York. Check out Queens Veterans Day Parade - https://youtu.be/xTMklvnbpYY 11/03/2019

FALUN DAFA PARADE, FALUN GONG PARADE This time it was held in Brooklyn, New York. Every year there will be few Falun Dafa (法輪大法) Parade or commonly known as Falun Gong (法輪功) Parade in New York City, usually on busy streets such as 42nd Street in Manhattan, Main Street in Flushing or 8th Avenue in Brooklyn. They will also send marching bands on some other parades. WHAT IS FALUN DAFA/FALUN GONG? It is a religious spiritual practice that combines meditation and qigong exercises centered on the tenets of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance/Tolerance. WHAT IS THEIR MESSAGE CONVEYED IN THE PARADE? “Falun Dafa is good”, “Falun Gong is wonderful”. They want believers, followers. They want people to know “China Communist Party (CCP) persecute practitioners”. They named one person Jiang Zem... 10/21/2019

     7 - Flatbush Homes For Sale- Sept  2019  One Family Flatbush Homes Farragut  & East 35sAsking $759,000                      East 35th & Glenwood Rd Asking                         $639,000'          Albany Ave & Foster Ave  Asking $599,000    Flatbush Co-ops 1655 Flatbush Jr 4 co-op Asking $365,000901 Ave H 2 Bdroom co-opAsking $445,000          Multi Family 4Family Flatbush Real Estate Home For Sale Asking $1,199,000  Thinking of Buyying or Selling A Home In FlatbushCall Michele Cadogan917-861-9166Fillmore Real EstateLicensed Real Estate Associate Broker 09/11/2019

West Indian Day Parade was held on Labor Day Sept 2, 2019, in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York. "The Labor Day Parade" or "The Caribbean Carnival Parade" is a colorful, full of sexy girls, bikini girls, dirty dance along Eastern Parkway. Even cops on duty were grinded by hot revelers with dirty dancing. 09/03/2019

Pending : Homes For Sale in Flatbush Brooklyn In Contract  July  2019 Thinking of Selling Your Home In Flatbush  Flatbush, East Flatbush, Flatbush , Lefferts Garden , Remsen Village Brooklyn New York  Buying or Selling A Home In FlatbushOwn  A Home in Flatbush Brooklyn and wondering about the real estate market activity in  your neighborhoodFor the month of July 2019 the Brooklyn MLS posted eleven residential homes to pending contract statusPriced $239,000 - $1,499,000Homes For SaleOne Family Flatbush Homes For Sale$599,000 - $1,100,000Multi Family Flatbush Homes For Sale$598,000 - $1,239,000Flatbush Brooklyn Real Estate Co-op and Condos For Sale$225,000 - $749,900 Thinking of Selling and Downsizing In Flatbush Brooklyn -  Listed 2 Bedroom Flatbush CO-OP For Sale $365,0001655 Flatbush A... 08/12/2019

Desfile y Festival Latinos Unnidos de NY was held in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on Sunday July 7, 2019. It started around 1:30 PM and lasted just about half an hour.There were motorcycles, car fleets, bicycles, some marching groups with customes marching down south on Graham Ave from around Metropolitan Ave."United Latinos Parade New York" 07/08/2019

Coney Island, Brooklyn is one of New York City's most famous destination, especially summer. Walk on the boardwalk, beach, swim in the ocean, eat the famous hot dog, have fun in the thrill rides, fireworks, Mermaid Parade, what other places like this in the Big Apple. There will be fireworks on Friday nights, also on 4th of July Independence Day. 紐約康尼島 06/29/2019

Coney Island Fireworks will be displayed every Friday night from Jun 21st until Aug 30th, 2019 at about 9:30 PM.It is free. The event are sponsored by the Alliance for Coney Island and the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation.There will be Fireworks Show on 4th of July on the Independence Day at about 9:50 P.M too.Coney Island is a neighborhood that features an amusement area that includes rides and attraction, New York Aquarium, an iconic boardwalk and the famous Nathan's Hot Dogs.紐約康尼島煙花秀 06/29/2019