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Virtual Doorman: Service and security without the expense (or tips)
By Tracy Kaler
July 17, 2012 - 10:28 AM
We're aiming this week's Real.Est. List Spotlight at Virtual Doorman, the nifty doorman alternative for smaller residential buildings (up to 100 units or so) and townhouses where a flesh-and-blood doorstaff just doesn't make financial sense.
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The upside of a tight rental market, Red Hook is cool because it's basically uncommutable, and more Read More
By Tracy Kaler
July 16, 2012 - 08:33 AM
- Why you should be grateful that the rent is too damn high (NY Mag)
- Red Hook may be Brooklyn’s new ‘it’ hood because of the awful commute (WSJ)
- To broker or not to broker--experienced rente
Some brokers trade sex for listings, how to strike rent-stabilized gold, and more Read More
By Tracy Kaler
July 12, 2012 - 08:41 AM
- Sex-for-listings and other things you probably never realized your broker would do to get your business (NY Observer)
- The ins & outs of finding a rent-stabilized apartment (NY Times; pr
Should I Consider Concrete for My Kitchen Countertops? Read More
By Tracy Kaler
July 11, 2012 - 08:37 AM
Q. I’m thinking about putting in concrete countertops. What are the pros and cons? How does it compare to granite countertops? How does it affect resale value?
A. When it comes to kitchen countertops, there’s no natural material that’s more popular than granite. Available in polished, honed, flamed, or brushed, granite is extremely durable, and can easily adapt to both modern and classical aesthetics.
Nadoban Painting & Contracting: "Nothing makes me happier than making an old, beat-up wall perfectly plumb and smooth"
By Tracy Kaler
July 10, 2012 - 10:10 AM
Today BrickUnderground kicks off our Spotlight column. Each week, we’ll take a look at a local business from our very own Real.Est. List and pass along some inside tips.
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Room for Improvement: Wishing for a better layout, and a nicer smelling apartment Read More
By Tracy Kaler
June 29, 2012 - 08:57 AM
From a better layout to a less dingy bathtub, here's what seven New Yorkers wish their apartments had:
