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WHAT DOES GREEK REVIVAL MEAN?
Greek Revival is a neoclassical style of architecture inspired by, and incorporating features of, Greek temples from the 5th century BC. It became popular in the U.S. and Europe during the first half of the 19th century. Greek Revival is inspi...
HOW MUCH OF MY COOP MAINTENANCE IS TAX DEDUCTIBLE?
I still get this question on occasion from some real estate agents, and while I don’t want to sound sarcastic or condescending, I often answer with this: “I assume you mean how much of the maintenance is potentially tax deductible?” I go ...
DO YOU USE A CHECKLIST?
I do! Some people meditate. Others journal. I make checklists.
IS A PRIVATE LISTING BETTER FOR YOUR PROPERTY?
There’s a growing debate in the real estate industry that cuts to the heart of how properties are marketed—and how deals get done.
DO MOTHERS MAKE GOOD REAL ESTATE AGENTS
They do indeed! And I’m not just throwing a bone to the moms out there for Mother’s Day (although it did inspire the topic). With so many strong and inspiring women in the real estate industry—many of whom are also mothers—I can atte...
DOES THE VALUE OF MY COOP IMPACT MY REAL ESTATE TAXES?
If you live in a one- to three-family home in NYC, your real estate taxes are based on the “assessed value” of your property, which is calculated as 6% of its fair market value (based on comparable sales).
DOES A TEAM ALWAYS OUTPERFORM AN INDIVIDUAL?
In residential real estate the answer is a resounding yes! I just got back from a Compass event with the top 100 producers at Compass from around the country and one thing I noticed right away that everyone there, me included, lead a team. Th...
ARE MORTGAGE RATES UP?
Yes—but just a smidge! As we sit in the midst of a busy (and healthy) spring real estate market, the impact of mortgage rates always remains a question—even here in New York, where many of our deals are all cash.