Spotlights

Highcap Group brokers $1.55 million sale of 6,000 s/f lot in Corona, Queens

According to Laurence Ross, a managing principal at Highcap Group, the Manhattan based boutique investment brokerage firm has completed the ...

Why having Architecture Studio on your team from the start will help you with project delivery

We are smart! We went to school, took extremely difficult tests, mastered codes, building types and construction techniques. You can talk to...

With a long and rich history, Riverdale, NY 10471 is one of New York City's premier zip codes

In the lore of New York City, Riverdale, NY 10471, the "Real Riverdale" is well recognized for having one of the highest property values in ...

What we do...no matter the financial benefits, we all work hard for the clients we represent

I was recently involved in three brokerage transactions that have caused me to think extensively about the extraordinary reality of what we ...

Notes from the underground: There is palpable evidence of promise in the New York City economy

This summer, I have witnessed more activity than in most of 2009. Buyers and sellers are re-emerging, both more realistic as the bid-ask spr...

Why it makes sense to rent office furniture, part II: So many options without spending too much

It's been over six months now since I last wrote regarding the many reasons why renting office furniture makes so much sense. As you may rec...

Metro Pest Control unveils bed bug workplace action plan for commercial buildings

The bed bug epidemic in New York City has moved into the workplace, as employees unknowingly wear infested clothing and carry infested belon...

Commercial real estate value increase remains slow but steady in the current market

According to commercial brokers and investors I have talked to recently, the commercial market may be bottoming out. I have observed many ot...

A lawyer discusses what you need to know about construction defects upon your building

Any time a neighbor is about to embark on either a major renovation or actually building a new building, there is a substantial likelihood t...

Auctions maximize REO sales values: Examining efficient disposition strategies for lenders

One of the ways banks and other lenders seek to sell real estate is through the auction. In fact, the real estate auction is a format succes...