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Mitchell Feldman
The Homebuyer tax credit is back and better than ever!! Read my "Brooklyn Real Estate Blog" entry about it: Click her: http://tinyurl.com/ygo894m Happy days are here again!  [Read More]
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Mitchell Feldman
The Homebuyer tax credit is back and better than ever!! Read my "Brooklyn Real Estate Blog" entry about it: Click her: http://tinyurl.com/ygo894m Happy days are here again!  [Read More]
Posted:byMitchell Feldman
Mitchell Feldman
We Need to Have our Parents Look at the House before We Move Forward When buying a house in Brooklyn, or anywhere else for that matter, it is important that all parties involved in the decision making process view the home before you make an offer! Often ...  [Read More]
Posted:byMitchell Feldman
David Rogoff and Bonnie Chernin
By Bonnie Chernin and David Rogoff July 21, 2009 They may not live here anymore, but when filmmakers Michael Morrissey and John Scaccia needed a location for their new thriller they proved their hearts remain in the Borough of Brooklyn. The film, entitled ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDavid Rogoff and Bonnie Chernin
David Rogoff and Bonnie Chernin
It was with a great deal of satisfaction that I approached the Empire State Building for the closing of a two bedroom co-op we had sold for an associate broker in our office. Our buyers had missed our Sunday afternoon open house but had noticed one of ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDavid Rogoff and Bonnie Chernin
David Rogoff and Bonnie Chernin
Hi all, For those of us who've lived in Brooklyn all our lives and know Sheepshead Bay, Glick Bros. Kosher Meat Market was a familiar store and a staple on Nostrand Avenue for the past 30 years. Last Thursday, April 30, Glick's closed their doors ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDavid Rogoff and Bonnie Chernin
David Rogoff and Bonnie Chernin
The weather is supposed to be sunny and very mild in New York City this entire weekend, so it’s a great day to come to Marine Park’s Salt Marsh Nature Center and check out the Earth Day celebration. The event is on Sunday, April 26 starts at ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDavid Rogoff and Bonnie Chernin
David Rogoff and Bonnie Chernin
There is a new radio show that began today and will be broadcast every Saturday, 10 am - 12 noon EST. It is called, "Eye on Real Estate," on WOR 710 am. The show is terrific, and covers everything from foreclosures to mortgages, credit issues ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDavid Rogoff and Bonnie Chernin
David Rogoff and Bonnie Chernin
Our listing at 1221 Avenue P in the Midwood section of Brooklyn has been reduced. The asking price is now $759,018. This is a gorgeous home, fully renovated with lots of luxury upgrades and 2,600 sq. ft. Any interested buyers or agents with clients please ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDavid Rogoff and Bonnie Chernin
David Rogoff and Bonnie Chernin
We just had a price reduction on our co-op at 1075 Sheepshead Bay Road, Unit 7-T. The price is now $209,000. We just sold a similar unit at $215,000. Our unit currently for sale is larger than the unit we sold at $215,000. Unit 7-T is the largest one BR ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDavid Rogoff and Bonnie Chernin
David Rogoff and Bonnie Chernin
Hi all....! We recently listed another co-op in the Sheepshead Bay area. This is a very nice corner unit with 3 nice sized Bedrooms, lots of closet space and is close to all shopping and transportation. Newly painted, and maintenance includes all (G/E) ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDavid Rogoff and Bonnie Chernin
David Rogoff and Bonnie Chernin
Hi all,,,, We've been pretty busy over here, and are happy to report that our co-op unit at 1075 Sheepshead Bay Road, Apt. 7A closed last week at a price of $215,000. This was one of the highest prices obtained for a one BR co-op in Sheepshead Bay. ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDavid Rogoff and Bonnie Chernin
David Rogoff and Bonnie Chernin
Big changes are in store for those involved in real estate transactions. These changes will make it easier for both sellers and buyers to know in advance the true costs involved in closing. Effective January 1, 2010 a new Good Faith Estimate (GFE) and ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDavid Rogoff and Bonnie Chernin
David Rogoff and Bonnie Chernin
A recent issue ofRealtor Magazine offered the first of a series of articles that will help realtors learn about the latest news in home construction using renewable resources that will help sustain our environment and methods for updating older homes in ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDavid Rogoff and Bonnie Chernin
David Rogoff and Bonnie Chernin
Always confirm with the management company the specific form they require for the documentation to be in. Do not assume that faxed documents,,copies or form letters are acceptable. We have a situation where the buyer's professional and personal recommendations ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDavid Rogoff and Bonnie Chernin
David Rogoff and Bonnie Chernin
BAD NEWS: INMAN News reported housing construction fell to record lows throughout the month of December 2008 based on statistics released by the US Census Bureau and HUD. Housing permit activity dropped 50% between the period 12/07 to 12/08. Housing starts ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDavid Rogoff and Bonnie Chernin
David Rogoff and Bonnie Chernin
PRICE REDUCED TO $799,018! Beautiful 4 Bedroom, 3 1/2 Bath home in the heart of Midwood. Huge and spacious, 2,600 square feet. Living and dining rooms are huge and have heated radiant floors. This home is conveniently located near Kings Highway and all ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDavid Rogoff and Bonnie Chernin
David Rogoff and Bonnie Chernin
Experience with a number of Brooklyn co-op sales have taught us a number of lessons: 1. Expect closing to take longer than anticipated. We have a sale in a large co-op development where the approval process is done in 2 phases. In Phase 1 the applicant ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDavid Rogoff and Bonnie Chernin
David Rogoff and Bonnie Chernin
Of special homeowner interest: Although the nationwide real estate market was terrible for 2008, not everybody suffered and in some areas there was actually good news. Some towns saw modest gains in their home values, while others lost big. As reported ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDavid Rogoff and Bonnie Chernin
David Rogoff and Bonnie Chernin
To our Brooklyn friends and neighbors, As we look back on 2008, we can say without hesitation that credit tightening and strict rules regarding employment have made this year one of the most difficult for potential homebuyers who were trying to obtain ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDavid Rogoff and Bonnie Chernin

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