Founded by Mary Harriman in 1901 to help immigrant families on the Lower East Side, The New York Junior League has done outstanding work to strengthen communities for over 100 years. As […]
Urban Jungle: How I discovered the true meaning of community in Harlem
Curb Appeal: The Importance of a Block Association
Location, location, location; everyone knows that these are the three rules of buying property. But, in New York City, sometimes we have to go a couple of stops farther on the subway […]
Interview with Jenny Grogan, Head of School, The Weekday School at Riverside Church
1) What are the top three questions parents should ask themselves when choosing a pre-school? What is the Educational Philosophy? Parents should have a sense of the type of preschool that appeals […]
Which Comes First: Choosing a School or Choosing a Home?
Let’s talk about the big elephant in the room – schools! Federal anti-discrimination laws prohibit your broker from discussing that subject with you. We are not allowed to comment on which schools […]
Q&A with Scott Smith, CEO & Founder of Biscuits and Bath
1) What are the main criteria people should look for when searching for a quality doggie day care center? Look for providers that staff experts on-site. This drives internal education, best practices, […]
The Urban Jungle: The True Story of Milly the Pig
New Yorkers love their pets, and in general, New York City pets, like their owners, live well. We have dog runs in the park, doggy spas, doggy day camps, and grooming menus […]
The Challenges of BBQ-ing in a Vertical World
Barbecuing is an all-American pastime synonymous with summer. We usually associate a barbecue with big back yards, but grilling has also become a staple of life in NYC. From the smallest hibachi […]
Got the Renovation bug?
I rarely turn on the TV these days. As a working mom passionate about my real estate career, I find myself flipping through design magazines at night, or catching up on the […]
Nightmares at the Closing Table
The closing of a real estate deal–either from the buyer’s side or the seller’s side–can be fraught with last-minute entanglements. Here’s another one, taken from the annals of Michael Moshan, real estate […]
Ten Tips for first-time home buyers
Here they are, by popular demand, a checklist for when you begin your home-buying journey. 1) Start with realistic goals. Do you have 20% in cash for down payment? 2) Be financially […]
