Spotlights

Lead testing and abatement in New York City schools, apartments and other buildings

Lead paint needs to be tested and removed in schools, apartments and spaces where there are children younger than 6 years old. The theory is...

Broome County is the place for entrepreneurs to begin

It's a great time to be an entrepreneur in Broome County/Greater Binghamton, NY. We're building an active startup community through local an...

Real estate investing: To thine own self be true

When the topic of investing comes up in conversation, the subject invariably goes to real estate...who owns what, for how long, where is it,...

Keeping on top of your properties: The importance of semi-annual inspections

Turning over possession of an apartment to a new renter is a leap of faith in many areas of the country. Even in smaller properties, you are...

Professional Profile: Ahmadu Ahmed 2015

Name: Ahmadu Ahmed Title: Director Company: Highcap Group LLC Location: 425 5th Ave., Suite 505 - New York, N.Y. Birthplace: Cortland, N.Y....

Professional Profile: Charles Chang 2015

Name: Charles Chang Title: Senior Director Company: Highcap Group LLC Location: 425 5th Ave., Suite 505 - New York, N.Y. Birthplace: Seoul,...

Professional Profile: Jeff Weiss 2015

Name: Jeff Weiss Title: Senior Director Company: Highcap Group LLC Location: 425 5th Ave., Suite 505 - New York, N.Y Birthplace: Rockland Co...

Professional Profile: Michael Ferrara 2015

Name: Michael Ferrara Title: Senior Director Company: Highcap Group LLC Location: 425 5th Ave., Suite 505 - New York, N.Y. Birthplace: Broo...

Real estate values: Past, present and future

In 2007 I was interviewed on the radio regarding the active real estate market. There was much sales activity and refinancing. But as I was ...

Rent regulated tenants gain a victory in the never ending battle with landlords

June was a nerve wracking and tense month for millions of New Yorkers. Any New Yorker who lives in a rent regulated apartment had at least a...