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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 […]

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 […]

Doug Sundheim’s Leading Idea – Always Do What’s Right

September 20, 2010

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It is easy to get caught up in charging through a difficult situation to get to a result without pausing to think about if you are going about it the right way.  It helps to have a well honed moral compass so that when these road bumps of life arise you need just go with […]

Corcoran’s August Market Update

September 13, 2010

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Corcoran’s August Market Update

Wonderful 2BR in Chelsea $3,200 – Top Floor in Elevator Bldg

August 17, 2010

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Dishwasher, Microwave, King size bedroom, Full size bedroom, beautiful finishes, elevator, friendly live in super, SUNNY, Prewar detail but renovated. This will go very quickly once it hits the market.  Please contact GBraswell@corcoran.com to see it. Thanks to Lenny Grodin for the heads up!

THE BLUMSTEIN TEAM IS#41 ON WSJ TOP 100 BROKERS IN USA FOR 2009!!!

August 10, 2010

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The Wall Street Journal has named us #40 in the country!  This is the second year in a row we’ve cracked the WSJ top 100, and if hard work continues to produce the same level of service and results, we can gun for a hat trick 🙂 Check out the full rankings at WSJ.com: WSJ Top 100

Mussels Braswefeller on Grant’s Braswell’s Cooking Corner

August 9, 2010

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During a recent week off up in Islesboro, Maine I was able to catch up on a passion of mine outside of real estate – cooking!  Using fresh mussels harvested from the cove, I made a Mussel dish I have been making for over a decade now.  It’s simple, rich and most of all tasty.  But […]

‘Gracefully’, Your Alphabet City Gourmet Grocery and Deli

August 9, 2010

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Located at 28 Avenue A (between east 2nd and east 3rd streets), Gracefully is a one stop shop for high quality goods – that is if you have already done your primary shopping.  It is expensive, but you can find better produce than down the block at Key Foods.  Really though, Gracefully’s best attribute is […]