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Corcoran on Facebook

October 12, 2010

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Corcoran is well-known for its commitment to development of its digital technologies and social media involvement.  After all, this business is about being connected to the most current information and bringing together people to make real estate transactions happen as smoothly and efficiently as possible.  As written about before (with great excitement), Corcoran has applications for […]

US Vacancy Rates drop 0.6% to 7.2%

October 6, 2010

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A few days ago we wrote about the more confident landlord mindset heading into the fall of 2010.  However, due to a small increase in vacancy in the city from the lows of July/August, there was a question of if it would last. Well, an article just released by Reuters discusses how the national vacancy rate […]

3rd Quarter Real Estate Market Report from Corcoran

October 4, 2010

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Below is the official Corcoran summary of Activity in the 3rd quarter of this year, 2010.  While we could provide are more colorful (and statistically irrelevant) account of the 3rd quarter, perhaps it is best we leave it to Pam Liebman and her statisticians.  A summary of the summary shows that, while transactions were down […]

Doug Sundheim’s Leading Idea – Do What’s Right for You

October 4, 2010

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We all face the problem of acquiescing to what our hearts and minds feel and think, and what our current realities expect and need from us.  While on the surface these can often be very competing forces (wanting to start a business while needing your current income to support a family) , if you continually reject your […]

Getting Around NYC – Get NYCMate for your Smart Phone

October 1, 2010

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The other day I (Grant) was discussing with a friend the importance of the live mapping feature in Google Maps for when I first moved here about a year ago.  Upon getting my 1st smart phone the day I moved here, I had a quick leg up in learning the city’s ins and outs and maximizing […]

3rd Quarter Round-Up on CNN – Over the Top

October 1, 2010

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We are all for seeding optimism in the community, and of course the community closest to our hearts is in the Real Estate market.  And yes, the market is holding steady at the moment, not giving into fear of a double dip as many propose.  However, some people may be going too far the other […]

For the Pop Culturally Plugged In – Celebrity Homes on the Market

September 30, 2010

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While the Blumstein Team has had its fair share of celebrity clients, we do our best to make sure you don’t know who they are.  A client is a client, and everyone gets the same service no matter the budget or public clout. That said, we know its fun to peek into the lives of […]

Landlords Feel More in Control – But for How Long?

September 30, 2010

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Another article from the New York Times has come out championing the Landlord’s upper hand in what might be ‘a sign’ of a recovering economy.  Concessions for new renters – items like free rent or paid-for broker’s fees – are trimming down as inventory has shrunk from over 2% a year ago.  When times are rough […]

The Blumstein Team takes it to Washington Square Park!

September 20, 2010

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The Blumstein Team’s homage to Peanuts made it’s maiden voyage today at Washington Square Park.  Many people stopped by to ask about who we were, rental advice, and how to get their mojo back (poor guy was on a losing streak with the ladies).  We will be back with version 1.1 hopefully in the next few […]

The Blumstein Team Hosts HBS Grad Gathering

September 20, 2010

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In the waning days of summer, the Blumstein Team hosted a cocktail get-together for recent Harvard Business School Grads as a thank you for their extensive referals.  This summer, a few dozen HBS grads have met and worked with Grant and Sydney, two of the Blumstein Team’s 4 rental specialists.  There has been a natural pairing […]

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