Clinton Hill Brooklyn Property Sales - May 2011 May 2011 saw a number of in Clinton Hill Brooklyn. Sixteen properties closed in Clinton Hill this month.  Only two of the properties were not condos or coops. 1 Two Family Homes - 96 Lefferts Place - $810,000 1 Multi-Family Home - 189 St. James Place - $735,000 2 Co-op Apartments321 Clinton Avenue, Unit - $525,000345 Clinton Avenue, 15B - $395,000209 Clinton Avenue, 4L - $875,000 11 Condo Apartments 320 Washinton Avenue - 1D - $715,000111 Steuben Street - 5F - $360,000111 Steuben Street - 5E - $369,000545 Washington Avenue - 205 - $530,000545 Washington Avenue - 405 - $560,000545 Washington Avenue - 203 - $645,000545 Washington Avenue - 403 - $680,000545 Washington Avenue - 703 - $715,000545 Washington Avenue - 103 - $795,0001 Quincy Stree... 07/11/2011

There were a number of sales in Crown Heights Brooklyn for the month of April 2011.  Thirty-One properties closed during the month. Pricing is all over the map, which is due to short sales, property condition and location which is a big factor in Brooklyn. 2 One Family Houses 333 New York Avenue - $999,900 937 Prospect Place - $325,000 4 Two Family Houses193 Sullivan Place - $307,0001226 St. Marks Ave - $398,0001225 St John's Place -$580,000658 Crown Street - $600,000 2 Three Family Houses1559 Pacific Street - $283,9201174 Dean Street - $300,000 5 Multi-Family Houses (Four or More Units)751 Sterling Place - $490,0001043 Montogomery Street - $622,000802 St Johns Place - $850,0001014 Pakr Place - $1,350,0001742 Union Street - $3,600,000 18 Condo Apartments943 St Marks Avenue - 5A - $357,2... 07/07/2011

The Clinton Hill Coops - A Great Place to Live in Brooklyn, New York If you're looking for a great place to live in Brooklyn, I highly recomment the Clinton Hill Co-op Apartments in Clinton Hill Brooklyn!  There are many features about the co-op that make it a desirable place to buy in Brooklyn. You can purchase a large one bedroom apartment with plenty of light in the $285,000 to $350,000 range and an even larger two bedroom apartment for between $375,000 to $450,000.  Due to the recent recession and housing marking bubble burst, this is a decrease in pricing for the coop, which is great for anyone looking to buy now. The Clinton Hill Co-ops consists of 12 buildings split up into two campuses, the North Campus on Clinton Avenue between Myrtle and Willoughby Avenues and The South Campus... 06/17/2011

According to a story by the Associated Press, Ken Salazar, Secretary of the Interior, announced Monday that the National Park Service will develop the nation's largest urban campground at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn. Floyd Bennett Field was the New York City's first municipal airport that was used by Howard Hughes and Amelia Earhart in days gone by, but has not been used as an airport in many years though NYPD uses it to house some of it's fleet of helicopters> Floyd Bennett Field now has 5 campsites, several nature walks, and is heavily used for bird watching and as a launch for kayak expeditions into Jamaica Bay. The Park Service intends on expanding the 5 campsites to 90 over the next two years and may ultimately grow to 600 campsites. "You don't even realize you're in the middle... 06/14/2011

Do You Own A Vacant House? – List it with Someone Who Cares I’ve had the privilege to work with sellers who own a vacant home or apartment in Brooklyn, NY.  Most Realtors will jump at the chance to list a vacant property because they’re so easy to show, but being responsible for someone else's empty house takes a lot of dedication. A local agent recently had a vacant house he was selling stripped of a lot of expensive items.   All the copper plumbing, appliances, and cabinets (even the medicine cabinet in the bathroom) were taken as well as smaller items like glass doorknobs.  Since there was no sign of a break in, a window inadvertently left unlocked seemed to be the robber’s way in. When I list a vacant property I take keeping it as safe and secure as possible very seriously.  Here’s ... 06/13/2011

Why Choose A Brooklyn Realtor to Sell Your Brooklyn Home? When you become a licensed real estate agent in the State of New York, you have the ability to sell real estate anywhere in the state, from Staten Island at the southernmost tip to Plattsburgh up north. Most real estate agents and brokers realize that selling in their own neighborhood makes the most sense because they know the area and its convenient to where they live.  So as seller, or a buyer for that matter, does it make sense to hire a Realtor who lives and works many miles away, or in the case of New York City, in another Borough? Here are 8 reasons why you should choose a Brooklyn based Realtor to Sell your Brooklyn Home. #1 - Will an agent who has to face New York City traffic over a long distance really make showing your... 06/11/2011

Crown Heights Brooklyn had a good number of sales for the month of April 2011.  Thirteen properties closed during the month. Pricing is all over the map, which is due to an number of short sales in the area. 1 One Family House - 635 St. Johns Place – $650,000 2 Two Family Houses 865 Eastern Parkway – $525,000 1584 St John’s Place – $200,000 1 Three Family House – 808 Sterling Place – $617,000 Six Multi-Family Houses (4 – 10 units) 1253 Lincoln Place – $350,000 1627 Saint Johns Place – $482,342 1156 St Mark’s Avenue – $577,000 816 Prospect Place – $540,000 699 Eastern Parkway – $600,000 728 Franklin Avenue – $2,200,000 2 Condo Apartments 943 St Mark’s Ave, Apt 5C – $235,000 1607 Bergen Street, Apt 1 – $287,000 579 Washington Ave, Apt 1B – $456,300 The average days on the market in Crown ... 06/08/2011

April 2011 saw an uptick in sales in Bedford Stuyvesant over the previous month. Sixteen properties closed during the month. 1 One Family House at 89 Putnams Ave – $265,000 8 Two Family Houses: 438 Decatur Street  - $312,700 929 Greene Ave  – $573,400 252 Bainbridge - $276,000 444a Kosciusko Street - $477,000 415a Kosciuszko Street - $516,000 348 Hancock Street – $639,000 286 Herkimer Street -  $622,300 432 Throop Avenue – $464,500 1 Three Family House at 384 Halsey Street – $670,000 2 Multi Family (4 units +): 899 Lafayette Avenue – $676,000 139 Patchen Avenue – $455,000 4 Condos: 263 Classon Avenue – $160,000 95 Lexington Avenue – $534,581 1142 Bedford Avenue – $329,631 176 Lefferts Place – $370,110 The average days on the market in Bedford Stuyvesant according to the Brooklyn New Yor... 06/08/2011

There were nine closings in April 2011 in Fort Greene Brooklyn.  The high-end market in Brooklyn is seeing a brisk amount of sales. 2 Three Family Houses 468 Carlton Avenue - $960,000 156 Lafayette Avenue – $1,500,000 2 Coop Apartments 155 Lafayette Avenue, 1ab - $975,000 191 Willoughby Street, 10m – $345,000 5 Condo Apartments 161 Adelphi Street, Apt 4 – $355,000 174 Vanderbilt Ave, Apt 208 – $425,000 181 Clermont Ave, Apt 203 –  $612,000 174 Vanderbilt Ave, Apt 513 - $650,000 1 Hanson Place, Apt 28A - $2,095,000 The average days on the market in Fort Greene according to the Brooklyn New York MLS was 76 Days. For help buying or selling a 3 family house, Condo, or Co-op Apartment in Fort Greene Brooklyn, give me a call! More Market Reports Clinton Hill, Brooklyn - April 2011 Bedford Stu... 06/07/2011

April 2011 saw a few closings in Clinton Hill Brooklyn. Seven properties closed in Clinton Hill this month and with the exception of something special, they were all apartment sales. 2 Coop Apartments: 185 Clinton Avenue, 11H – $331,000 210 Clinton Avenue, 8G – $278,000 4 Condo Apartments: 545 Washington Ave, Apt 201 – $520,000 545 Washington Ave, Apt 407 – $360,000 545 Washington Ave, Apt 508 – $360,000 109 Saint James Place, Apt 2 – $969,000 The Julius Liebman Mansion – 380 Clinton Ave, – $3,800,000 For help buying or selling a Condo, Co-op Apartment, or even a mansion, in Clinton Hill Brooklyn, give me a call!  More Market Reports Crown Heights, Brooklyn - April 2011 Fort Greene, Brooklyn - April 2011  Bedford Stuyvesant - April 2011   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~... 06/07/2011

Open House in Kensington310 Beverly Road, Brooklyn, NYApt #3Sunday, June 5, 2011 From 1:00 -3:00 pm.$189,000     Only steps from the F train and 30 minutes from Manhattan this extra large convertible one bedroom can be yours for less than the cost of renting. Nestled in a very strong elevator building, this Studio Apartment can easily be converted to a 1 Bedroom, its that large! Enjoy a beautiful foyer leading to a L shaped living space, a nice sized gallery kitchen and a perfect sized bath, there are also gorgeous hardwood floors throughout and plenty of sunlight. Boasting approximately 700 sq/ft. This co-op is pet friendly, has an extremely reasonable maintenance and is a short walk to Prospect Park. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Elaine Coop... 06/05/2011

One of the things I love to do in Brooklyn is go to the many house tours that many neighborhoods, such as Clinton Hill, Crown Heights and Lefferts Manor, hold each year. On Sunday, June 5, 2011 between Noon and 5 pm, the Lefferts Manor Association is holding its 41st Annual Prospect Lefferts Gardens House & Garden Tour.   For $25 ($20 if you buy a ticket in advance) you can tour eight turn-of-the 20th-century residences and several private gardens. Buried deep in the heart of Prospect Lefferts Gardens is Prospect Manor, an eight-block rectangle containing some of the most beautiful homes (you might even call some them mansions) you’ll find anywhere. Besides the wonderful tour, you will also be able to enjoy complimentary refreshments, a wine tasting and discounts at several local mercha... 06/03/2011

Enhancing your Business Logo with Feng Shui by Feng Shui NYC consultant The beauty of Feng Shui is that you can incorporate it into anything and everything that you do in life...including Logo Design.  It's not hard at all, you just need to have a basic understanding of the Feng Shui principles that focuses on color, texture, imagery, shapes, symbols, and more.    Laura Cerrano helped co-design a logo for a Day Care in Brooklyn New York.  Thinking about what the business represents and the type of imagery to accompany the services offered, Laura Cerrano, Rose (owner of the day care) and her ad designer collaborated to create......... Remember, when creating a design, think "KISS".  Put into the design what is necessary to help get the point across. Here is the thought pattern for this d... 05/31/2011

Brooklyn New York Housing Styles Like the impressive cross-section of cultures which settled - and continue to settle in - Brooklyn, many housing styles are represented and available for sale. 2.5 million residents have many requires for where they want to live and Brooklyn provides options in a myriad of ways, from single family detached to multi-family homes, condos, lofts and more. Within that collection of residences, we have styles that are more prominant than others, such as brownstones, Victorians, and Colonials. Which one is right for your family? The Victorian The classic and beautiful Victorian-style house is instantly recognizable due to its elaborate exterior trim, porch, and distinctive roof line. Brooklyn is home to many of the common styles of Victorian - Queen Anne and G... 05/26/2011

The winner receives a $100 gift card to The Burger Bistro. Thank you to The Burger Bistro of Brooklyn New York for partnering with Charles D’Alessandro  your Brooklyn  Realtor® of Fillmore Real Estate to sponsor this photo contest. Visit The Burger Bistro’s website to see the menu and discover all the delicious food you can purchase if you win the $100 gift card. Start By Clicking Here .   05/25/2011

  Been living out of my backpack for the last five days on an excellent adventure... I'm sorting through some interesting photographs I took with my gal pal Emelia who is also a photographer. We've been chatting about possibly filming a few scenes in Brooklyn, NY and Mexico so I've been casing New York City for some Zagat rated Mexican dining with my girlfriends who are helping me scout film locations. Since it is my birthday month my gal pals have been treating me to some really neat foody paradise treats for April while we run around collecting eye candy. South Mexican Flan with Strawberries is a must have desert and I enjoyed my visit to this wonderful little hole in the wall in Park Slope, Brooklyn to get some. I also sampled something new that I think you may want to try. They do f... 04/13/2011

Reverse mortgages are a popular option for homeowners who are 62 years of age and older and need additional income.  Credit scores and income are not part of the qualification process for a reverse mortgage, so they’re fairly easy to get. But is a reverse mortgage right for you, your parents or grandparents?  Here are some pros and cons to consider before making your decision: Pros of getting a reverse mortgage on your Brooklyn New York real estate When you get a reverse mortgage, you can: Use the money to supplement social security, pay for home improvements or meet unexpected medical bills. Choose the payment method you prefer:  monthly payment, line of credit or lump sum. Make no payments on the loan (monthly or otherwise) unless you die, move or sell the home.  If any of those even... 04/04/2011

  Have you ever heard of the 203k rehab loans offered through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA)?  If you’re rehabbing Brooklyn New York homes, it might be just the loan you need.   What is a 203(k) Loan? The FHA developed the 203(k) program to help revitalize homes throughout the country.  This program provides insured loans that can be used to rehab, rebuild or modernize existing Brooklyn New York homes.  What are the Benefits of a 203(k) Loan? This is a one-stop loan, which means one loan finances both the purchase and rehabilitation of your property.  The mortgage amount is based on the projected value of the property after the work has been completed.  The mortgage takes into account the cost of the rehab including labor charges, permits, drawings, etc.  The mortgage can't ex... 04/04/2011

  Gravesend Brooklyn     Located in the south-central section of Brooklyn, Gravesend was one of the original towns in the Dutch colony of New Netherland and became one of the original six towns of Kings County in colonial New York. The roots of this beautiful waterfront neighborhood are steeped in the history of New York itself.  It is one of the earliest planned communities in America.   That history remains today. There are many historical homes still standing, dating back to the 1600 and 1700s, as well as the Old Gravesend Cemetery and Van Sicklen Cemetery, where original settler Lady Moody is buried.   It’s close proximity to Coney Island meant a brief time as a recreation and gaming center in the 1950s but the closing of popular race tracks helped Gravesend relax back into being a ... 03/30/2011

Living in Dyker Heights, New York   When your nickname is the "Handsomest Suburb in Greater New York" you have something to live up to! And Dyker Heights, located in the southwest corner of Brooklyn, does just that. A beautiful mixture of stunning homes, gracious parks and well-appointed businesses make this suburb an absolute delight.    Too sloped to be used as farmland, Dyker Heights was developed early on as a neighborhood for luxury homes and fine living. In the late 1800s, the Johnson family began developing the area with beautiful homes situated to take advantage of the spectacular views. They realized that improvements would have to be made while not sacrificing the woodland setting; over time they extended the limited street grid, made way for telephone and electrical lines and... 03/30/2011