Really Real-Real Estate ( park slope, brooklyn )

here in the slope

2007-02-28T18:37:00.000-05:00

the holidays are all behind us. even the red heart day as well. the wintry days are slowly getting warmer. nights are getting shorter. folks are coming out to explore and play more.

interest rates are stable enough, and the amount of places to explore on those open houses are becoming more than can be done within a weekend, better walking shoes needed. there are still way too many silly foolish sellers, thinking of a time long gone. the times when they thought they could garnish such high prices, and actually get them.

funny is on the sellers. for there are even more places on the block as well. with buyers deciding to sleep on a thought. even for another night of sleep before deciding. yup, more tire kickers looking. add to it, still too many sellers with egos as big as their asking prices.

yet too many never realize that the god, called the appraiser is calling the shots. they determine the price for the banks to decide upon approval for the mortgage for you. those appraisers are impartial.

yet everyone or enough are still trying to regain a time of yesteryear. hmm, those folks need to be dialed in to prices are vastly different today. why remain looking in the rear view mirror when you need to be looking forward. for we are yet again upon a cycle of it being more a buyers market. remember that sellers.

4 rent

2007-02-28T18:33:00.000-05:00

recently renovated loft like 1br. yet the upper area can be the sleeping area. use the bedroom as a den, office, etc.

close to both the ( F) 15th street & fort hamilton parkway subways. walkable to the park.

4 sale

2007-02-28T18:25:00.000-05:00

2 family starter home. bsmt has a quaint studio rental. owner portion has a lovely yard, 3 br and airy kitchen.

this place is not too wide, yet a decent place to begin calling a place home for yourself. along with a rental to help with the mortgage.

mortgages and the many

2007-02-28T17:51:00.000-05:00

so now you are pondering finding a mortgage to the place to call home. hmm, are you aware of: full doc, stated doc, & a no doc loan? maybe if we explain it more like this...

full document loan is like getting out of the shower, butt ass naked and everyone is looking at you. they see all the blemishes and faults and the good and not so good. translated, the bank has all your financial papers, credit score, defaults, outstanding loans, length of time at work and dwelling, along with all the dirty gritty details of your financial history.

stated document loan is like being in your underwear with maybe a robe slightly covering you up. translated, the bank sees some of you, and the rest they take what you tell or state to them. with some restrictions and allowances.

no document loan is like being fully dressed for winter with the hat and gloves with scarf wrapped around you. translated, the bank will take what you tell them almost at face value, with little information supported.

alright, lets explore employment with each of these. and rates.
full doc: you are steadily employed with corporate america. potentially best rate to be had.
stated doc: maybe self employed, or slight irregularity with your credit. rates a bit higher than a full doc rate.
no doc: maybe self employed with sketchy income. maybe severe credit issues, or a bankruptcy. rates are even higher than the stated doc rate.

new rookie agent ( new to real estate )

2007-02-28T17:36:00.000-05:00

whether you are between three months to two years, about to renew; maybe you are still pondering the trials and pitfalls of attempting to get it right. oops as i scribe, there was an agent walking past the window, dressed in full casual attire. torn jeans, old battered sweater, messy looking dusk covered jacket, and moth eaten hat. what a first impression that agent is leaving in their wake. attire is important. hey, look at the top brokers and most look the part, unlike the one who is painting the apartment on their own look, in public.

wishes? chasing all price points? oh, what if you could stay focus on a certain area or neighborhood. become how focused are you? stretching yourself all over the city, or borough, rushing to fulfill everyone'sthe specialist in that area. even pinpoint yourself within a certain area. like condos only, co-ops, families, or folks with pets only. stay the course and see how many will come to you. instead of the other way around.

yup stay more focused. be clear with where to know. clear with a type of property. hey, you will even have time for a social life as well. yeah free time to enjoy life.

the slope area streets ( along 3rd close to park )

2007-02-28T17:35:00.001-05:00

1st time home buyers ( still thinking backwards )

2007-02-28T17:13:00.000-05:00

oh my gosh, there are still way too many folks who are thinking a bit in reverse with finding a place to call home. why are folks going out with some thought in the air of how much they can afford; seek out a few places, haggle with a price, then afterwards find a mortgage to fit their price tag. only to realize they may not get the dream home. why is that so?

think of it like going out to buy food for a huge party and you only have 2 dollars in your pocket. the store won't allow credit, and the food may spoil by the time you return with the proper amount in hand. ha ha ha...

another way of going about finding the huge investment of time and money along with getting your dream place. would be to seek out the true dollar amount you can really afford. find that mortgage broker, maybe a bank.

first figure out how long you intend to live there. make sure you are truly honest with your finacial picture. otherwise it will come out in the wash. making everyone who would have worked with you, a waste of time and beyond pissed off. in addition, creating the grave opportunity that you would need to start all over again with the grueling process.

weather is warmer as more places on the block ( renter's world )

2007-02-28T16:46:00.000-05:00

the weather is creeping up with the warmer temperatures, with also is slightly more places to look at. not to mention there are more folks also looking, like yourself. there will be a time very shortly when you will not be able to sleep on the idea, to call a place home or not.

soon there will be many others searching through the same apartments, also making attempts of decisions to call it home, too. for the brief time remaining until the temperatures begin to swell up, you will need to make sure-

that you and whomever will be living with you, to all be available to view places. together, with the agent or broker. make sure you have several times and days you can view. since it's not always going to be the very second you call to see.

landlords and keys and access need to be confirmed. as well as not only your availability, but the agent/broker showing you the place, in hopes of calling it home.

consultations available

2006-09-26T10:23:00.000-04:00

for those first time home buyers. beware, yes beware of the vultures and wolves out there who will prey upon the newness of you seeking that place to call Home for the first time. get a jump ahead of the unspoken rules of the land to arm yourself.

for those new rookie agents who are recently and not so new to the field, now is the time to seize the opportunities of bringing your craft to the next level.

if you are already swimming in the shark infested waters, give me a call and lets discuss what can be done to smooth and calm the waters in making it better for you. if you're about to jump in, start with me to arm you with the right info to get it right. contact me for rates, and lets begin.

notary public ( & signing agent )

2006-09-26T10:08:00.000-04:00

some of the notarial acts that are performed:

1) acknowledgements: certifying that a signer personally appeared before the notary, was identified bt the notary, and acknowledged freely signing the document.
2) jurats: as found in affidavits and other sworn documents, certifying that the signer personally appeared before the notary, took an oath or affirmation from the notary, and, usually, signed in the notary's presence.
3) proofs of execution: certifying that a subscribing witness personally appeared and swore to the notary that another person, the principal, signed a document.
4) protests: certifying that a written promise to pay, such as a bill of exchange, was not honored.
5) safe deposit box opennings: by a bank must be witnessed by notaries.

the slope area streets ( the park )

2006-09-25T15:32:00.000-04:00

mortgages

2006-09-25T15:18:00.000-04:00

so, you're a first time home buyer. maybe a serious investor. could be on a second or third go around of ownership. even owning presently.

whether reading the papers, watching the local news, glancing through the biz sections of magazines. the news is that rates are climbing upwards a bit. things seem to be stable. prices of houses are starting to go downward. greed is catching up to the new york region to the rest of the country. meaning slashed prices of even new construction.

all the while you want to make money or save even more than what you're paying.

are you planning to keep the new purchase for a few years, 7-10 years, longer. all these can give you varying cost saving payments. are one of the few who is still in corporate work force, or independant contractors, self employed. each of these will determine a better rate for you.

decent credit, to all the rave of bankruptcy, or anywhere in between. we can get you that mortgage. yes, shop around. and then come to us, where we can work with you and give you the attention that you deserve. along with securing a mortgage that will make you a homeowner, saving money, or on your way to being an investor.

4 rent

2006-09-25T15:12:00.000-04:00

in the slope area this total three room place is ready to be called home to you. you have a decent EIK area. newly renovated throughout. one room is larger then the other two, from the three.

this NO FEE apartment is located near the (R) prospect avenue subway. near shopping, dining, delis, buses along both 7th & 5th avenues.

when you need to be in the park slope neighborhood, this will do the trick.

4 sale

2006-09-25T15:02:00.000-04:00

here we have TWO condos available. both are 2 br 1.5 ba. each are asking 695K. great locale in carroll gardens. near the (F) bergen street subway.

bsmt storage. shared roof deck. psst, a washer/dryer included. even a tax abatement for 11 years. airy and full of sunshine throughout.

new rookie agent ( new to real estate )

2006-09-25T14:45:00.000-04:00

the summer is gone. the heated weather and competition has almost kicked your butt. and yet you're still actively alive to tell about it. did you end up wearing shorts and a tee while showing places (that's for the customers, not you). did you answer your phone with a "yeah..." (not professional). did you take the weekends off to go to the beach or hamptons (no money to be made).

regardless of the season or temperature a new agent must consider their image and presence to the public. even when you are doing grocceries with your partner, or dining with friends at the local eats, or doing laundry down the block. because there is no excuse to be slumming it whether on the clock or off. you first are showing all how you see yourself and therefore to the public.

going to the dentist or white table cloth dining, i see the folks giving me attention how they are dressed. even the local cop or sanitation guy, or fedex, brown trucks, they all have a way of dressing that makes you know what they do for a living. as a new agent, the same applies to you.

why dress like you're going the the beach, or shopping at target, or even jogging in the park. i mean while you are in the work mode, or off hours. because all the eyes are all seeing in the area you work. dress the part. portray the image of a professional. not slumming.

1st time home buyer

2006-09-25T14:32:00.000-04:00

ah, the first time home buyer is on the prowl. prices are ever so slowly inching downward. the feel of wanting and the desire to finally own is hitting harder now. yet the whole approach at times is ass backwards.

too many folks are first seeking the claimed neighborhood, okay good choice. seeking out the right building or apartment. then the joy of haggling with a price. then afterwards with not as much attention to find a mortgage.

funny thing. you want to know how much mortage and monthly payments you can truly afford. then add maint. or common charges and RET to that number. opps, add the closing costs. and...

how long are you going to own the new home. that will or can determine the rates and terms of the monthly payments. less or lower payments, even with sometimes a higher loan amount. somehow you need to equate the buying experience like going out food shopping for the week, yet you only have a few dollars in your pocket. that just doesn't work.

you gotta plan ahead. plot and plan the course of action. figure out the costs, monthly pymts, and all the other details all before you go out looking and seeking that place to call home. no need wasting your time to only find out you have been looking for a way different price range.

rental world

2006-09-25T14:20:00.000-04:00

the time has ever so slowed down just a bit. you may have a moment to ponder a place. realizing there is no need to be led down the path to the wolves of the claim of multiply applications on the one you may want. nor the ever flow of onlookers viewing the same place you have just seen. since school and recent graduates have already secured their place to call home.

yet the ponderings of which neighborhood....that you may want to be more final with where you want. cuz even the slightest price may appear to be good, but is it for that neighborhood. if you feel the urgent need to be in a certain neighborhood, then almost just grab a decnt place to be in that area. since only time will allow you to feel the needs and desires of what you like and want in a place to call home.

you know, the nearest deli, the one you really like. the best laundromat, that won't super-shrink your best tee. the tree lined street that does have the most quiet place on the block, not the one that has the firehouse on it. and the list is endless....

so you may have a moment to catch your breathe upon deciding on a place to call home. you still need to realize that there are others like you, also searching. even after you have seen and placed an application. you want to have all the needed papers handed in first, and upon the first meeting. since there will be someone else right behind you who will have their papers and stuff faster and on the ready, to beat you to the lease signing. so have the needed items at the ready, always in hand.

here in the slope

2006-09-25T14:02:00.000-04:00

wow, the weather is a changing. as is the climate for buyers and sellers. upon looking in the rear view mirror, times are different right now. yet folks are still pondering the past, as in last year and the new year. prices and rates have changed.

the lucky sellers are wise to have adjusted their prices accordingly. since the rest of the greedy sellers still have their properties on the market with not much fanfare. those sellers are still stuck in the old price and ways.

psst...the rates have risen, and there is more inventory to choose from folks. therefore sellers cannot command the prices of yesteryear in today's climate. unless you have no issues with letting your property stay on the market for way too long, and having no one even look at the facade.

the climate is dictating that asking prices are needed to be adjusted to the current market. thus, less than before. the need to dress up that building, since image is important. sweep and clean the place. fresh paint does wonders. get rid of any overpowering smells that will scare off almost anyone. be accessible to have all view the place if you truly want to sell.

the slope area streets ( warm weather )

2006-04-23T14:46:00.000-04:00

here in the slope

2006-04-23T13:53:00.000-04:00

just finished speaking with a for sale by owner, who wants to sell their home on their own. they do not want to use a broker, mostly to not pay a broker's fee. okay i say to myself, yet allow me to break it down for you.

yes, there are some realtors who we all would prefer to not work with let alone see on the streets. and the vast amount of info that can be grabbed upon the web. yes, the notion of believing an owner is now an expert, well i beg to differ. there are so many things that can go wrong or even get misunderstood during the entire process. that utilizing a broker is best. yet, to each their own.

although, for those who would not chance their imported car to just any joe schmo machanic, yet will do the same upon a much bigger deal, their home. allow me to break down some myths about that commission some would like to avoid.

let's pick a simple number. sale price of 100K. let's go with the realistic going rate of that commission, of say 4%. the math of that commission is $4,000. ah but wait. now the real deal is how that money is broken down. with two brokers, one for the buyer, the other for the seller. we split that in half. thus each getting $2,000. oh, wait a moment-that half is split in half again. portion to the broker who did the deal, the other half to the company that the broker works with. which now is $1,000. now before you think that is it, we need to itemize the expenses the broker must incur. which is but not all; desk fees, phone fees, advertising for the property sold (internet, newspaper, local, etc), transportation expenses, open house signs, business cards, clothing (cleaners), paying one's own rent and bills, local chapter dues, national dues of varied realtor organizations to stay in business, fees for the multiply listing services, etc. what remains then must be broken down in the few months to follow the deal to completion, and the hourly rate.

thus after all expenses maybe a broker comes away with $500 out of their share of that $1,000 from that $4,000. and if we break it down to the hours of open houses, advertising, fielding the calls, showing the property, paperwork, and all; it may be at best close to minimum wage. funny, we still need to take taxes out, and health insurance out too. so that $500 with taxes out of the 1000, well it all boils down to very little money we get in order to get that deal from the public to getting your money to move onward.

yet, with what you do for a living; would you cut your salary or rate in order to save money for me, please? hmm, think about that the next time you haggle over the broker's measly amount they make from you. since you have the employer covering all your expenses, with paid holidays and the like.

new rookie agent ( new to real estate )

2006-04-22T17:13:00.000-04:00

how many listings do you have in your name? how many ads do you have out there for the public viewing? how many ways do you have your name out there ( not including the company name )? how many phone calls are you getting? or rather of potentail customers who are ready, willing, and able to take action?

hmm, in a nutshell (i'll try): the more that you have out there for all to see, the more opportunity for more calls coming in, thus more selectively picking the proper customers to work with.

so, the idea is to have as many opportunities with your name out there, for all to see and call you. yes, you. the bottom line is for customers and clients to call you regardless of where or what company you work with. since there may be many different places you choose in a short period of time (not highly recommended). the calls are because they are asking for you to give them info and show them the properties.

ther bigger the pool of listings, the greater the calls will come in. the greater the incoming calls; the greater chance you have of picking and choosing the folks who are more in need of finding a place to call home. therefore giving you more choices in deciding who will be more productive for you. from there, more possibilities of getting things in the pipeline of closings or lease signings, to finally getting the commission check.

notary public ( & notary signing agent )

2006-04-22T16:45:00.000-04:00

only a partial list of official notarial acts:

acknowledgments. certifying that a signer personally appear before the notary, was identified by the notary, andackowleged freely signing the document.

depositions. certifying that the spoken words of a witness were accurately taken down in writing, though this act is most often done by skilled court reporters.

jurats. as found in affidavits and other sworn documents, certifying that the signer personally appeared before the notary, took an oath or affirmation from the notary, and, usually, signed in the notary's presence.

upcoming seminars

2006-04-22T16:30:00.000-04:00

first time home buyers. so by reading a book or two, reading some articles makes you an expert. although the lending institutions are thinking way differently than you may think. not the way you do, that's for sure. take advantage of insider scoop so as not to be taken for a ride in purchasing your new home.

new rookies. newly working within real estate, and recently out of school. chasing your tail, following the broker's dictate. catching the quota run. trying to make sense out of it all. need to take deep breathes and stay above water.

contact me for further details at: chris@doralny.com

4 rent

2006-04-22T16:22:00.000-04:00

recently renovated top floor apartment. 3 bedrooms. very sunny throughout. between 7th and 8th avenues, in the sunset park region.

$1650 for this great space and french doors and much more. yes, near shopping, subways, and more.

4 sale

2006-04-22T16:08:00.000-04:00

this beauty is located in the ditmas park region. asking price is 175K. recently renovated kitchen, hardwood floors restored. 4 closets. apx. 850 sq ft of space to call home.

apx 1.5 blocks away from the (Q) avenue H subway. elevator bldg., with laundry in bsmt. tree lined street. surrounded by victorian homes.

1st time home buyer ( consider... )

2006-04-22T14:28:00.000-04:00

ever go the the grocery store to purchase a weeks worth of food and such. only to realize you have no credit/debit card or checkbook. with only a few bucks in your pocket. hmm, not something you would do. yet in real estate many will do just that.

amazing how folks will search for a place, haggle with the asking price, then go looking for a mortgage. what would be better, is to truly find out how much you will have in you pocket before venturing out. find out what your monthly payments will be. along with the interest rate given you, to know how much home you can really afford. no need to be guessing because you 've read a few articles or a book or two (so now your an expert?).

seek the right person to work with, since you will be in a working relationship for some time. they almost hold the keys to your future home. you will be exposing much of yourself in order to get the best loan and rates. they will be your confidant. they can assist you in what your monthly payments will be. and they can help determine how much home you can go out looking for.

remember, no mortgage broker or lender will gaurantee anything until the last moment of the deal since rates change constantly. thus, there is no need to be shopping all over the place with different folks. once you have certain numbers as givens, not much you can do but to accept it and work the best with what you have.

speak with me. let's discuss what options you have to get that loan/mortgage so you can go out searching for the right priced place to call home.

timing is important ( rental world )

2006-04-22T13:55:00.000-04:00

yes, the summer season is fast upon us. thus making, seeking, and finding a place to call home more competitive for all. there are several things to consider while conducting your search; making it easier and smoother for you and all around:

1) make one person in your group the point person. making it easier to have all paperwork ready at hand, and to coordinate the group in viewing places. you will need to have ready for placing the application in to process: 1) photo id 2) ssn 3) w-2's 4) last year's taxes 5) last few pay stubs 6) bank statements. there could be a guarantor form and their info too, a letter of employment, if less than a year at same job. all this should be ready to hand in, since other potential renters are looking at the same places as you.

2) advisable to have all persons in the party ready to view at the same time. otherwise trying to get varying times and days for all people to make a decision on the place to call home, will result in it being taken by some others who are more on the ball than you. because your competition is really the other folks who, too are seeking the same places as you.

3) be careful of those brokers/agents who claim you need to decide right this second, due to over 20 people have seen it, and the claim of at least 2-5 applications are in on the place. reality being we all see so many hot bodies walking the streets of the city (all those viewing the same places as you). and if there are that many applications in, walk away (too many good candidates that only one will get the place, and you're not in the running, why bother).

concluding; have your paperwork ready at hand, all see it at same time, know what you want, when you see what you want regardless of how many places-take it.

notary public ( & notary signing agent )

2006-02-18T13:45:00.000-05:00

before any signature may lawfully be notarized, one all important event must occur; the signer must appear in person before the notary public. this is the only way the notary can properly identify the signer and verify that he/she is signing the document willingly, and with a full understanding of its purpose and effect.

this personal appearance must be made at the time of the notarization-not before and not after- in new york state. the persoanl appearance means face to face in the same room. a telephone call does not constitute a personal appearance. nope, no way. in other words, personal appearance means:

more than under the same roof and within earshot. it means where the notary and each signer are face to face in the same room to see each other in the face, and communicate with all concerned.

the slope area streets ( blizzard of '06 )

2006-02-15T20:02:00.000-05:00

here in the slope

2006-02-01T16:53:00.000-05:00

funny the other day, a potential customer calls inquirying about a certain listing. the tone from that person is a wee bit over the top with regards to being nasty. in your face, demanding answers to all. in that demanding tone to have all the answers to all the demands to a listing.

makes you wonder on the other end, why is this person so nasty and rather demanding to a simple give and take conversation. when i was in need to know and asking questions also. for i needed to know which listing they were calling about, how long they have been searching, how many places they've seen, are they pre-approved, what is their budget, and other simple inquiries to make my job easier to assist this person.

all the while, the person calling was on a mobile while driving and claimed afterwards to not feeling well and in transit to a doctor's appointment. yet, prior to being given this info, i had to endure the the nasty tone and almost hostile action of demanding info about a listing.

i always feel it is a two way street in having a conversation, and if you are calling, and wish to be treated with any sense of normalcy, i would suggest being civil from the get go with the conversation.

( 1st ) first time home buyer ( $ amount )

2006-02-01T16:31:00.000-05:00

you the buyer have a pre-determined way of purchasing. you're thinking: 1) find a house, 2) negotiate the price, 3) find a loan. then your in. no problem your thinking. this should be a piece of cake. making it easy to now find the place to call home.

ha, the truth be told. the reverse is the answer. decide on a loan with a monthly payment that works for your budget, then go looking for a home in the price range that matches your financing.

going at it this way saves time, particularly when you get the lender to give you a pre-approval commitment, the strategy not only gives you peace of mind, it provides a good negotiating tool with a seller, because your offer includes the ability to close quickly.

oy vey, why so many questions ( rental world )

2006-02-01T16:01:00.000-05:00

yeah, hello. i'm calling about the 2 bedroom you have listed.....huh, who's name is on the listing? ah, dunno. but i need to know where this place is exactly located? yes, the address please. wha...why won't you give the exact address? i need to know if it fits my needs and locale to live next. ( after a few moments of being asked questions ) why are you asking so many questions that i really don't know, nor don't care about. i'm calling about this particular apartment....why is it so difficult....

well, the truth be told. the landlord doesn't want many folks knocking on their door during dinner, or being robbed while out to dinner. you're calling about a certain listing. it's helpful to know more info from our side as it is for your side. let's explain it this way. both sides are wanting to know as much details so not to waste time.

so, the more info the broker has to your needs, the better we can find the just right place to call home for you. therefore, knowing your price range, size place ( studio, 1BR, 2BR, etc.), location, when you need to move, pets, others moving with you, how long have you been searching, how many places have you seen, etc. all this info makes it better and quicker to search for your needs.

just as you are finding out certain specs, the broker is doing the same. so, make it easy for you and the broker. give them the info they ask so the process is faster to find that new place to call home.

upcoming seminars

2006-01-29T23:09:00.000-05:00

oh yes, there are new dates forthcoming for both new rookies in the field and also for the first time home buyers.

new rookies. yup, chasing your tail and not getting further along as you want? then contact me for the next date to learn more ways to be more productive with your time.

first time home buyers. oh so you think you know everything you need to not be taken for a ride in purchasing your new home? well, the mindset is not the way you think. contact me for new dates to learn what they won't share with you to buy your home.

for further information, contact me at: chris@doralny.com

4 sale

2006-01-29T23:01:00.000-05:00

located off 7th avenue in the south slope. this 4 family house has potential. there has been some renovtions.

each units are 1 and 1+ bedrooms. rent roll is decent. with bldg apx 25x35, with lot 25x100.

asking 1.1m

4 rent

2006-01-29T22:52:00.000-05:00

renting for 1650. located in the windsor terrace area. about 4-5 blocks from the (F) 15th street subway. near the park. by the B68 bus.

2 bedrooms, each can hold a queen size bed. pretty in pink bathroom (spacious). did you know there are some stained glass windows.

some helpful linkage

2006-01-28T17:50:00.000-05:00

1) that mortgage thing www.how much.com
2) what's happenning in the slope www.parkslope.com
3) what am i offering www.mylistings.com
4) other places to view www.morestuff.com
5) subway map of brooklyn www.map.com

1 or 2 bedroom please ( rental world )

2006-01-28T16:55:00.000-05:00

omg, you need a 1 bedroom, no wait, a 2 bedroom. yeah a 1 or 2 bedroom, please. hmm, did you know it's helpful to be sure. otherwise how can the folks seeking the listings make any headway if you do not know what you want.

1 or 2 bedroom. well- depending upon where and what part of the hood, that 1 bedroom may be $1300 and that 2 bedroom could be $1800. opps, and your budget is really up to $1100 max.

wasting time for you, the agent/broker, and the sweetheart that wants to crash at your new home for free.
either or really won't do. make the choice and stick to it. results can be had faster. the buddies you're offering beer to assist with the move may be moving onto the next beer party, without you.

here in the slope

2006-01-28T15:47:00.000-05:00

Park Slope. Yes, funny how many folks have a certain image cast upon their minds when you even whisper this part of Brooklyn. As I walk about the neighborhood, it's amazing that you can bump into almost anyone and hold a conversation with them. Get to know the area, lost and ask for directions. Ask the folks here about where to eat, shop, and the like-you will likely get as many folks you ask, you will get that many answers to the best the Slope has to offer. Would you agree with me?

notary public

2006-01-28T15:28:00.000-05:00

did you know when you need something to be notarized, you need to be present to have it all done properly. nope, you can't have someone else take your place.

in addition, when you have more items and papers (like for a title, or mortgage, and the like) a notary signing agent can stop by your place to get it all complete.

as a notary, contact me for further information.

( 1st ) first time home buyer

2006-01-28T15:27:00.000-05:00

are you pre-approved? think of it like going to get some food or grocceries. you want to buy a weeks worth of gorcceries, yet without knowing how much money you have in your pocket. maybe you only a few dollars for one or two items to purchase. rather foolish to run out without knowing how much you have in your pocket.

so, first find out through a bank or lending institute how much money you can have in your pocket. then when you go looking you won't waste time shopping for the improper price.

new rookie agent ( new to real estate )

2006-01-28T15:26:00.000-05:00

you have quotas to meet, running around chasing the carrot before you. going all over the 5 boroughs, trying to seek out the co-brokes. making oh so many calls to only receive the wonderful hang-ups in the ear.

and yet, do you belong to some MLS, save so much more time by searching and seeking the co-brokes that can be had with that MLS you belong to. at least your odds are closer to 90% of getting a co-broke.

no need wasting time calling outside of that MLS link. because you would think, they don't belong and won't go for that.

the slope area streets

2006-01-28T10:12:00.000-05:00