A picture’s worth a thousand words, but what about a song?
Each Wednesday, we’ll be sharing different music dedicated to NYC. Today’s song is about how apartment dwellers sometimes feel a sense of connection just by listening to each other from next door or a floor below. Think about it: How much of what you know about your neighbors is purely speculative?
Buying usually, but not always, makes more financial sense than renting. Check out the cost of renting vs. buying, broken down by NYC neighborhood.
It’s not being nosy, it’s being proactive. Ask your new neighbors these 7 things before you move in.
2012 has been the year of the big sale in NYC real estate. Here are the 10 biggest deals so far.
The rental market in NYC is more competitive than ever. The good news: There are a few ways to make your rental application stand out from the pack.
(Image via Walk In New York)
A picture’s worth a thousand words, but what about a song?
Each Wednesday, we’ll be sharing different music dedicated to NYC. Today’s song is a love letter to a city that’s been through a lot.
Brownstones, water towers, trees, skyscrapers
Writers, prize fighters and Wall Street traders
We come together on the subway cars
Diversity unified, whoever you are
We’re doing fine on the One and Nine line
On the L we’re doin’ swell
On the number Ten bus we fight and fuss
‘Cause we’re thorough in the boroughs and that’s a must
Whoopi Goldberg, Chloe Sevigny, and Angela Lansbury are all New Yorkers. Take a peek inside their apartments.
Relocating soon? Here are 10 ways to avoid common moving scams.
Not everyone can live near Central Park, but secret public gardens are all over NYC. Shhh!
Loft beds are a great way to add space to a small apartment. And good news: They don’t have to look like something out of a college dorm.
(Image via New York Magazine)
A picture’s worth a thousand words, but what about a song?
Each Wednesday, we’ll be sharing different music dedicated to NYC. Today’s song is about being homesick in New York. It happens to the best of us sometimes, especially on gloomy days.
Pets are family, not a liability. Here’s a guide to finding a pet-friendly NYC apartment, whether you prefer cats or dogs.
Now everyone has access to over 870,000 photos, maps, and audio recordings from the NYC Department of Records. Go back in history to see your neighborhood in olden times or watch historical events unfold.
Sometimes an apartment sale falls apart at the last minute. These 11 tips will get you — and your place — back in selling shape.
Tiny apartments aren’t just a New York thing. See how people around the world live in very small spaces.
(Image via Paul Burd)
A picture’s worth a thousand words, but what about a song?
Each Wednesday, we’ll be sharing different music dedicated to NYC. Today’s song is a nice retort to “New York’s a great place to visit, but I wouldn’t want to live there.” We happen to like — no, love — living in New York.
Mayor Bloomberg banned smoking in NYC bars and restaurants, and now he wants to do it in apartments. Is he going too far?
Actually, it’s not just semantics. Whether you’re renting, buying, or selling, it’s about time you learned the difference between a junior-4 and a 2-bedroom apartment.
Even the tiniest apartment has room for a home office…when you put it in a closet. Would you work in a cloffice?
Many homeowners are starting to take out reverse mortgages as they near retirement. Here’s why that’s not such a great idea.
(Image via The Lively Morgue)
A picture’s worth a thousand words, but what about a song?
Each Wednesday, we’ll be sharing different music dedicated to NYC. Today’s song is a sad one about heading home — in this case, to Brooklyn — after a failed relationship.
Brooklyn, Brooklyn, take me in. Are you aware the shape I’m in?
It’s April!
The flowers are blooming, rents are up (way up!), and we’ve just had the first weekend of t-shirt weather in NYC.
Business at City Connections is picking up as it always does once spring comes around. We’ve also had some exciting company events in the works. On April 10, five students from Fresh Air Fund came to the office to discuss working in real estate. We hosted a career day of sorts for them. Karen Lowe talked to them about becoming a real estate salesperson. Then I brought our visitors into my office to discuss the pros and cons of owning your own business. With all the Grateful Dead memorabilia in my office, we got to talking about my favorite band. One questions the kids raised: Why would a band give themselves such a scary name? Ha!
After an office tour, the kids enjoyed pizza, the NYC version of Monopoly, and more career talk with agents Javier Amor and Stacey Chametznik. We really enjoyed having them and hope to work more with Fresh Air Fund in the future.
For two months now, City Connections has enjoyed a monthly Spin and Salad Night. We have a private spin class exclusively for our team and then go to Just Salad after that. Anyone can sign up. I think this is a great way for us to not only have fun together, but also to generate some positive peer pressure on the health front. Being physically active benefits every aspect of your life — your work, relationships, mental well-being, etc. Most of us start out the year wanting to commit to our health, but find it difficult to make part of our routine.
Spin and Salad Night is only monthly, but I feel it’s already made a difference at City Connections. We all look forward to it, and participation keeps growing. As far as my own health goals go, I’m 32 pounds lighter since last summer!
Another goal of mine at the beginning of the year was to find a way to honor my late best friend Paul, who passed away last May. This month, I met with Paulie’s wife and some other friends to discuss Doing a Paulie, a charity we’re starting in his honor. A website is still in the works, but I’m happy to make progress. More details to come!
How are you faring with your goals for 2012? It’s not too late to reconsider where you are now vs. where you want to be. Take a step, chart a course, and start working. You’ll get there!
