Monthly Archives: September 2010

Attendees Drive the Conversation at Monthly “Let’s Talk Real Estate” Sessions

Wondering what we talk about at our “Let’s Talk Real Estate” discussions? It all depends on you, the attendee.  At Tuesday’s session, those on hand were interested in topics like buying vs. renting, the inventory of large apartments in Brooklyn Heights, the Watchtower properties and their potential impact on the market, buying in landmark buildings vs. new developments, and the price spread  between Manhattan and Brooklyn. In prior sessions, attendees wanted to learn about recent property sales in Carroll Gardens and Cobble Hill, how landmarking affects property values, and what to look for in buying a townhouse.

So no matter what you’d like to discuss about brownstone Brooklyn real estate, stop by our next complimentary “Let’s Talk Real Estate” session on October 19. This time we’re holding an evening session at the Brooklyn Wine Exchange—so you’ll be able to talk real estate over wine and cheese instead of coffee and bagels. We look forward to meeting you.

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Let’s Talk Real Estate, Brooklyn Style—Over Wine and Cheese!

New evening session!
Tuesday, October 19   6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Brooklyn Wine Exchange, 138 Court Street, Cobble Hill

Join us as we pair wines with chat at this new evening session of Let’s Talk Real Estate, Brooklyn Style. As you sample Old World vs. New World wines, you’ll also get a taste of today’s world of Brooklyn brownstone real estate. Is now the time to buy? What’s the inventory like for large apartments? Old vs. new buildings: which are better? Why buy in a landmark district?

But you’ll drive the evening’s discussion, so make sure to bring your real estate questions for Donald Brennan.

If you’re thinking of buying, selling or renovating a Brooklyn home, stop by to see us on October 19 at the Brooklyn Wine Exchange!

To RSVP, contact Donald Brennan by email or phone at 917-568-6525. Please note: RSVPs are required and attendance is limited for this complimentary event.

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Join Us For Let’s Talk Real Estate

We’re pleased to host our fourth real estate seminar, this Tuesday, September 21 at 8AM–what one participant calls “far more helpful than we could have imagined.”

Come by, have a cup of coffee, and let’s talk real estate. See you there!

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Don’t miss Tuesday’s “Let’s Talk Real Estate”

“It was far more helpful than we could have imagined . . . will definitely recommend them (and your services) to anyone we come across who may be looking to rent or buy in the area. We got the impression that you are very honest and straight-forward, and trust your judgment and advice over others.”
–F. Ansley, past attendee of “Let’s Talk Real Estate, Brooklyn Style, in My Home”

Let’s Talk Real Estate, Brooklyn Style, in My Home
Tuesday, September 21 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. 26 Remsen Street, Brooklyn Heights

Are you missing out on honest, straight-forward advice on buying, selling or renovating your Brooklyn home? Then attend Tuesday’s “Let’s Talk Real Estate, Brooklyn Style, in My Home.” At this informal discussion over coffee, Donald Brennan will welcome you into his renovated Brooklyn Heights townhouse and give you an insider’s perspective about what’s really going on in today’s real estate market–plus he’ll answer your specific and detailed real estate questions.

We’ve extended the session to two hours, so whether you’re headed to work or dropping your kids off at school, there’s still time to stop by!

To RSVP, contact Donald Brennan by email or phone at 917-568-6525.

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A History of Preservation, Chapter Two

Our first installment in the history of preservation series, written by Suzanne Spellen (aka “Montrose Morris” in the blogosphere) for MyHome, Brooklyn, looked at the birth of the movement in the United States. In Chapter Two: Brooklyn gets busy! To download the pdf, click here, or read more below.

Preservation Primer, Part 2: The Fight for Brooklyn Heights
By Suzanne Spellen

Flickr/Crown Heights North

America’s First Suburb
Brooklyn Heights is, and has always been, one of the finest neighborhoods in Brooklyn. Coined “America’s first suburb,” it was, from the beginning, a refuge for the wealthy, with fine row house and apartment blocks. Later it became a tourist destination for those seeking the stellar views from the Promenade and roaming its streets in search of the dwellings of the many famous folks who have called the Heights home. You would think such a marvel would have always been protected and prized, but in truth, Brooklyn Heights was almost destroyed, caught between urban blight and urban renewal, Robert Moses and the inexorable march of “progress.” The story of its preservation is today’s chapter in our series on preservation history.

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