ditmas park real estate: English Country House in NYC
- 02/05/10 08:33 AM
This house is large but not overwehlming. Perfectly located, near Newkirk Plaza, on a cul de sac, with security cameras and easy parkingBe transported to the English Utopia Movement with this Classic American Foursquare complete with English Ivy on an old brick retaining wall. A wonderful front yard with porch and a large backyard to grow your vegetablesFive bedrooms two baths, full hospitality suite asking price $ 779000 … (0 comments)
ditmas park real estate: Planning to sell your house - some simple steps
- 10/13/09 12:44 PM
1. Find the right representativeThe experience and knowledge of a dedicated real estate professional can be priceless. A good Realtor® forms a powerful team with his or her clients that makes it possible for them to have a smooth, successful, stress-free sale. 2. Determine your needs/wants for the sale and for your new homeSelling your primary residence can be tricky because you have to simultaneously be thinking about where you would like to buy. First weigh your priorities - selling price is certainly important, but having a quick and efficient sale can often be worth accepting a slightly lower offer. Talk … (2 comments)
ditmas park real estate: Staging your house - aromatherapy
- 10/13/09 12:42 PM
Scents and aromas can have a dramatic impact on people's emotions, otherwise, there wouldn't be a multi-billion-dollar fragrance industry! Don't ignore the power of fragrance when showing your home. Smoke, pet odors, and cooking smells can each dramatically impact how potential buyers feel about your house. If your potential buyers never form an emotional connection to your home, chances are that they will remain just that - potential buyers. Don't allow smoking in your house for weeks leading up to showing it, find a pet-sitter for a few days, and clean, clean, clean! Once you've removed any aromas that might be … (1 comments)
ditmas park real estate: Winning the home buyer game requires a great team
- 10/13/09 12:38 PM
Your AgentA successful purchase starts with the right representative. In fact, once you've selected the best agent to represent you, it is likely that he or she can recommend other professionals to join your team, taking more of the responsibility off of your shoulders. Lender (Appraiser)A bank is not just a bank. Having the right backer can be extremely important - it is your money we're talking about after all! Make sure that your lender and financial representative is someone with whom you feel comfortable, and be wary of any lender who promises you more than you think you can reasonably … (0 comments)
ditmas park real estate: The Right Selling Price Affects Your Bottom Line
- 10/13/09 12:36 PM
When you're selling your home, the price you set is a critical factor in the return you'll receive. That's why you need a professional evaluation from an experienced realtor. This person can provide you with an honest assessment of your home, based on several factors including: Market conditions Condition of your home Repairs or improvements Time frame In real estate terms, market value is the price at which a particular house, in its current condition, will sell within 30 to 90 days. If the price of your home is too high, several things could happen: Limits buyers. Potential buyers may not … (0 comments)
ditmas park real estate: Thinking About Buying Your First Home?
- 10/13/09 12:32 PM
Thinking about purchasing a home of your own? Keep these critical considerations in mind: How long you plan to live in the home.If you purchase a home and get a job transfer or decide to move after only a short time, you may end up paying money in order to sell it. The value of your home may not have appreciated enough to cover the costs that you paid to buy the home and the costs that it would take you to sell your home. The length of time that it will take to cover those costs depends on various economic … (0 comments)
ditmas park real estate: How to Not Pay Too Much for Your Home - steps 1 & 2
- 10/13/09 12:29 PM
Whether you are buying your first home, or your fifth, the process of buying a home is a detailed, time-consuming venture. At the same time, it's an emotional period laden with difficult choices. You want to ensure that the home you purchase meets your family's needs now, and in the future. Each of these decisions often involves money. When you consider all that money represents, you'll want to ensure that you don't pay too much. This article helps you become a savvy buyer, by pointing out some of the pitfalls inherent in the home-buying process. These include such things as knowing … (0 comments)
Spring has at long last come to Cortelyou Road and Ditmas Park. The first warm weekend day saw couples and family promenading down the stately street of Ditmas Park. The Daffodils were admired and critical comments made as to color combinations on the never ending variety of Victorian homes. A discreet photo of someone's garden, a child admonished about walking on the grass and a smile, when a mention was made of the upcoming Arbor Day Ditmas Park Tree Tour 4/25 ( www.sustainableflatbush.org ).
Little did we know the real spring happening was going to … (0 comments)
ditmas park real estate: Fino's Wall Street - a restaurant review
- 04/20/09 10:51 AM
Fino's Wall Street is mis-named, it should be Find if you can, Not on Wall Street. Look for this subterranean pricey restaurant off the corner (or maybe that should be under the corner) of Beaver and Pearl. The décor of Fino's reminds you of a 1940's gangster movie, there is even a private platform where the shoot out can occur. We went on Friday night and discovered that we were the only patrons with a wait staff of about twenty. Because we were a group of four we were able to sample a fairly wide range of their offerings. Fino's is … (0 comments)
ditmas park real estate: A Dirty Bar Cleans Up its Act
- 04/20/09 10:45 AM
773 Coney Island Avenue -Bar Lounge There is an old story that the Police from the 70 precinct used to eat at Georges Diner not only because the food was good and cheap, but also because it was only a few doors down from 773 Bar Lounge and they could easily fill their quota of arrests there. Maybe Seven Seven Three, wasn't that bad but you certainly didn't walk in unless you knew someone or wanted to forget someone. But with new owners, a spruce up and a limited menu, 773 has become a welcoming working man's/women's place. Drinks and Beers … (0 comments)
ditmas park real estate: Good take out, bad eat in
- 04/02/09 05:14 PM
Village Gyro 1000 Coney Island Avenue Brooklyn, NY 718 421 0505 The food at Village Gyro is freshly made, healthy, and the portions are large. This is a very inexpensive place to eat. Pakoras are sold by the pound for four dollars a pound. A pound of Pakoras is all you could possibly eat and easily fills a large plate. An entrée with rice and salad averages about $12. I have heard from the community elders that American Pakistani restaurants no longer compete on how spicy hot they can make their dishes, my guess the restaurants is that they like us … (2 comments)
ditmas park real estate: A lively place in dreary downtown Brooklyn, NY
- 04/02/09 05:08 PM
Taino Soliel 121 Livingston Street Brooklyn, NY 718 858 8778 www.tainosoliel.com O.K. rainy weekday nights on Livingston Street, downtown Brooklyn, are hardly lively, but someone has taken a lot of time, care and consideration in the opening of Taino Soliel, an upscale Caribbean restaurant. You get into the festive mood almost immediately with live plants, a colorful and interesting décor and even livelier island music. Starting up a restaurant is not easy and there have been some initial problems at Taino, but they seem to have really gotten their act together. From the first greeting, to the constant attention and straight … (0 comments)
ditmas park real estate: Next to Normal-a theater review
- 03/29/09 07:22 AM
Booth TheATER 3/09 Some days when I wade through New York City traffic or try to keep my cool when dealing with a mindless bureaucrat, the only thing that makes me stay here is the arts and theatre in NYC. As a member of the Theatre Development Fund (TDF) I go to a lot of theatre, some good some bad and some very special. Last night I went to Next to Normal. A musical about a mother, whose grief at losing an infant son, has brought on a bipolar condition and how it affects her family. The theme of this musical … (0 comments)
Lalezar Turkish Restaurant 2715 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 718 769 7003
My group of friends decided to go to Lalezar for lunch. Two of us arrived early, and we told the restaurant that other were coming, we were told to take a seat in a darkened dining area. When we were approached by a waiter, we asked that the lights be turned on and that bread and water be brought to us. I was rather aghast when the response was -we will when the others come!?! I should have walked out then, but my friends were meeting us … (0 comments)
Primorski- 282 Brighton Beach Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11235 http://primorski.net 718-891-3111 In almost the center of Little Odessa ( a.k.a. Brighton Beach ) is Primorski. A nightclub, known for its copious buffets and flowing Vodka, but they are also open for lunch-or are they??? There was a roof leak and most of the bathrooms were flooded. We were the only patrons and none of us spoke Russian and our waitress spoke no English! Primorski advertises a $6 dollar three course, sit down hot lunch, with soup, salad, main course and coffee it is a real bargain. However, trying to resolve … (1 comments)
Times are tough, especially in the restaurant business. Saturday night in Little Italy and there were many empty tables. Grotta Azzurra was doing only slightly better than some other restaurants on Mulberry Street. And the reason is SERVICE. The most frustrating thing is to try to contact your waiter when the restaurant is empty and your waiter is talking to other waiters, but not at Grotta Azzurra. Our waiter was attentive and when he didn't know the answer, he got back to us immediately. The plates came out on time and in good … (0 comments)
This house is large but not overwehlming. Perfectly located, near Newkirk Plaza, on a cul de sac, with security cameras and easy parkingBe transported to the English Utopia Movement with this Classic American Foursquare complete with English Ivy on an old brick retaining wall. A wonderful front yard with porch and a large backyard to grow your vegetablesFive bedrooms two baths, full hospitality suite;)
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