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The Catchword(s) of the Week is COMMON SENSE!

Kevin Sembrat (Diversified RCS Inc; http://www.ManhattanPropertiesGroup.com) — Fri, 18 May 2012 03:54:23 -0700

As we head into the weekend, the Catchword(s) of the week is COMMON SENSE, which is defined one way by Merriam-Webster as "sound and prudent judgment based on a simple perception of the situation or facts." We all know that common sense can be affected in real estate transactions that have become emotionally-charged between Buyer and Sellers (and their respective agents, attorneys, etc.) This fact was highlighted in a blog I read this week, where a Buyer (and his attorney) used the term "one night-stand" that was written into the contract to claim an interpretation as something other than one commonly known piece of bedroom furniture (refer to http://activerain.com/blogsview/3268286/did-your-agents-bad-grammar-cause-you-to-get-screwed-at-closing). Remember that, as Agents, we need to remain emotionally detached enough to help our clients maintain common sense when they might otherwise be embroiled in an emotionally charged situation like a property closing. As a third party who is not emotionally, financially or otherwise attached to the specific property involved, we have an advantage that will help us maintain some common sense when the situation becomes emotionally charged. We need to tap into that advantage (or ask another team member) to help our clients navigate the emotionally-charged waters of closing. To help us all with maintaining COMMON SENSE during a transaction, here are some thoughts to consider:Is the proposed decision a part of, or a product of, an emotionally-charged situation? Before a decision is made, does it make sense to have a "cooling off period"? Are you emotionally detached enough to help your emotionally-charged client maintain some common sense regarding the proposed decision? If not, is there someone you can call on who is emotionally detached enough to help you and your emotionally-charged client maintain some common sense regarding the proposed decision? Use the above questions to trigger your thoughts for similar questions that are specifically applicable to your client's situation, and then use those thoughts to prompt you to remember to help your client maintain some COMMON SENSE in the emotionally-charged situation!That's all for now. Stay passionate, Kevin Kevin Sembrat Real Estate Agent 212-714-1027 Diversified Residential and Commercial Services Inc. Licensed Real Estate Broker and Mortgage Broker Located adjacent New York's Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. www.ManhattanPropertiesGroup.com – Manhattan’s Home for Manhattan’s Homes™ “Specializing in the rental, sale and financing of luxury residential and commercial properties located in Manhattan, New York.”

Structuring Videos on YouTube For SEO

Kevin Sembrat (Diversified RCS Inc; http://www.ManhattanPropertiesGroup.com) — Sat, 12 May 2012 04:46:41 -0700

Hi AR Community, I was so pleasantly surprised to view this well-done instructional SEO video by Jeremy Blanton that I thought to Reblog it for those that may have missed it before it gets lost in the shuffle of Featured blogs -- worthy of saving for future reference re: YouTube. Enjoy! Best, Kevin As we are well aware by now, YouTube is the world's second largest search engine with over 4 billion videos now watched each day. This means that it is an awesome way to gain exposure for your business online. However, what most do not realize is that there are some basic principles to creating your videos that if followed will make them more popular to the search engines and increase your overall views exponentially. At first I thought this was a theory until I recently did a video of my daughter and a new toy that she received for Christmas called a My Baby Alive. This is one of the more strange toys she has ever received as it pees & poops. I wanted to see if search engine optimization mattered or not, so I tested my theory on this video by doing a little keyword research and then implementing it into my video before uploading to YouTube. Here's a quick tutorial on what I did: So, if you apply some basic SEO principles to your video, I really feel you can begin to increase the number of views your videos receive. Have you ever tried applying these principles when uploading a video to YouTube? Originally Posted at: 210 Consulting- Social Media Advisors _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ I am the Co-Founder of 210 Consulting- Social Media Advisors. I have traveled the country as a social media speaker. If you would like more information on any of the topics discussed in this blog, please contact me directly. We specialize in social media training, online consulting, and the creation of your own custom WordPress site. Feel free to subscribe to my blog to keep up to date with my latest posts of tips & tricks to enhance your experience on ActiveRain. If you would like, you can sign up to receive updates via email directly in your inbox. Also, let's connect on these great social networks: Useful Blog Posts: Twitter Applications- 125 Twitter Tools To Make Twitter Easier To UseThat's all for now. Stay passionate, Kevin Kevin Sembrat Real Estate Agent 212-714-1027 Diversified Residential and Commercial Services Inc. Licensed Real Estate Broker and Mortgage Broker Located adjacent New York's Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. www.ManhattanPropertiesGroup.com – Manhattan’s Home for Manhattan’s Homes™ “Specializing in the rental, sale and financing of luxury residential and commercial properties located in Manhattan, New York.”

Manhattan Luxury Living in Chelsea at Its Finest!!

Kevin Sembrat (Diversified RCS Inc; http://www.ManhattanPropertiesGroup.com) — Fri, 11 May 2012 00:19:15 -0700

The Capitol at Chelsea, 55 W 26th St at 6th Ave, Chelsea Property Overview: The Capitol at Chelsea in Manhattan is a pet-friendly full-service luxury building in a vibrant neighborhood close to parks, nightlife, shopping and transportation. With a selection of studios, 1BRs or 2BRs, The Capitol at Chelsea offer a full-service concierge, exquisite fitness center, breathtaking sundeck, laundry room, and wireless Internet in all common areas, among other luxury amenities. The outdoor plaza offers retail conveniences such as a bank, café, Starbucks, pet supply, salon and spa. Location: Located in action-packed Chelsea, The Capitol at Chelsea is just south of The Empire State Building in Midtown and just one block west of Madison Square Park, with easy access to subway and bus lines. View Larger Map Services & Amenities: The Capitol at Chelsea offers first-class services and amenities, including: · Full-service Concierge · Elegant Lobby With 24/7 Attendant to Welcome Residents and Visitors · Pet-Friendly · Wireless Internet in All Common Areas · The Capitol Club, Featuring State-of-the-Art Fitness Center and Laundry Facilities · Beautifully Landscaped Outdoor Terrace With Expansive Views of New York City · Neighborhood Highlights: o Madison Square Park o Chelsea Market o Chelsea Pier o Whole Foods o Subway Lines: 1, F, V, R, W Available rental apartments include: · Studio, Priced from $2,850/mo (updated May 11, 2012) · 1 Bedroom, Priced from $3,700/mo (updated May 11, 2012) · 2 Bedroom, Priced from $5,700/mo (updated May 11, 2012) To view today, call Kevin, 212-714-1027 -- you'll be glad you did. That's all for now. Stay passionate, Kevin Kevin Sembrat Real Estate Agent 212-714-1027 Diversified Residential and Commercial Services Inc. Licensed Real Estate Broker and Mortgage Broker Located adjacent New York's Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. www.ManhattanPropertiesGroup.com – Manhattan’s Home for Manhattan’s Homes™ “Specializing in the rental, sale and financing of luxury residential and commercial properties located in Manhattan, New York.”

The Catchword of the Week is BALANCE!

Kevin Sembrat (Diversified RCS Inc; http://www.ManhattanPropertiesGroup.com) — Wed, 09 May 2012 02:52:42 -0700

As we head into the summer market, the Catchword of the week is BALANCE. We are familiar with how difficult it can be to maintain balance as a real estate agent. To help us all with maintaining BALANCE in the upcoming months, here are some thoughts to consider: Have you hugged your spouse or significant other today? If you have kids, have you told them you love them today? When is the last date night you've had with your spouse or a special friend? When did you read your last non-work-related book, and what was its title? Is your summer vacation scheduled, and where have you travelled recently for vacation? What is the last movie you've seen? What hobby do you have that is not related to real estate? Have you learned any languages lately? Use the above questions to trigger your thoughts for similar questions that are specifically applicable to your lifestyle, and then use those thoughts to prompt you to remember to maintain some BALANCE in your life!That's all for now. Stay passionate, Kevin Kevin Sembrat Real Estate Agent 212-714-1027 Diversified Residential and Commercial Services Inc. Licensed Real Estate Broker and Mortgage Broker Located adjacent New York's Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. www.ManhattanPropertiesGroup.com – Manhattan’s Home for Manhattan’s Homes™ “Specializing in the rental, sale and financing of luxury residential and commercial properties located in Manhattan, New York.”

When Only the Best Will Do – Uncompromised Midtown Manhattan Luxury Living!

Kevin Sembrat (Diversified RCS Inc; http://www.ManhattanPropertiesGroup.com) — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:32:47 -0700

One MiMA Tower, 450-460 W 42nd St at 10th Ave Property Overview: One MiMA Tower, is a 1.2 million square feet, 63-story glass tower designed by Arquitectonica, a world-wide leading architectural and design firm. The tower features 50 floors of luxury rental apartments, 151 tower residences and a 669-room Yotel (ultra-modern, largely automated hotel). Additionally, the Pershing Square Signature Center is onsite, offering three separate Frank Gehry designed theater and performance spaces. Location: Perfectly located in the middle of Manhattan at 450-460 W 42nd Street, One MiMA Tower is easy walking distance to Times Square with nearby restaurants, clubs, theaters, boutiques, cafes, and all forms of New York City transportation. View Larger Map Services and Amenities: One MiMA Tower offers over 44,000 square feet of amenities, including ultra-luxury rental residences on Floors 51-63 designed for unprecedented levels of exclusivity, service and convenience: · Concierge · Sundecks · Private Screening Rooms · Indoor Lap Pool · Full-size Indoor Basketball / Volleyball Court · Digital Café and Game Room with Billiards, Wii and free coffee · Luxuriously appointed Club Rooms for your private parties · Residents’ Lounge with fireplace · Floor-to-ceiling Windows · Designer Kitchens With Stone Counters · Walnut cabinetry and Sub-Zero · Wolf and Miele Appliances in two bedroom helicopter-view homes. · Master bedrooms with en suite baths featuring Kohler “Tea-for-Two” soaking tubs andwall-mounted tub spout and flex-hose hand shower · Easy move-in and transfer between 19 buildings around Manhattan. Available luxury rental residences include: · Studio, rental from $3,495.00 per month · Junior 1 Bedroom, rental from $4,295.00 per month · 1 Bedroom, rental from $ .00 per month · Junior 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 975 sf, lower floor, rental from $4,995.00 per month · Junior 4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 900 sf, upper floor, rental from $5,450.00 per month Call to schedule your viewing appointment today!That's all for now. Stay passionate, Kevin Kevin Sembrat Real Estate Agent 212-714-1027 Diversified Residential and Commercial Services Inc. Licensed Real Estate Broker and Mortgage Broker Located adjacent New York's Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. www.ManhattanPropertiesGroup.com – Manhattan’s Home for Manhattan’s Homes™ “Specializing in the rental, sale and financing of luxury residential and commercial properties located in Manhattan, New York.”

7 Important Considerations Before Buying a Manhattan Condo or Co-op

Kevin Sembrat (Diversified RCS Inc; http://www.ManhattanPropertiesGroup.com) — Mon, 07 May 2012 07:42:12 -0700

Thinking about buying a condo or co-op in New York City? Don't forget these 7 considerations before buying: 1. Understand the Ownership Difference Between a Condo and a Co-op: In Manhattan (and mostly everywhere else), the buyer of a condominium (“condo”) apartment is buying a bona fide (Latin for “good faith”; genuine) property; and that buyer’s ownership is evidenced with a deed of ownership designating the buyer as the owner. The buyer pays the overall property mortgage, real estate taxes, maintenance and insurance, etc. By contrast, a cooperative (“co-op”) is owned by a corporate entity or coalition that divides the property into “shares”; each share is sold to a buyer and designates a particular portion of the property as being leased to the buyer (as a lessee) under a long-term proprietary lease. As a lessee, the buyer pays a monthly or annual lease fee to the owning corporate entity; and as the owner, that owning corporate entity pays the overall property mortgage, real estate taxes, building maintenance, insurance and corporate employee salaries, etc. 2. Location, Location, Location! This consideration includes not only which specific location within Manhattan (i.e. for instance, do you want to live Upper East Side, on Central Park, in Midtown, in the Financial District, etc.) but also location within the condo/co-op building itself (i.e. do you want to live in a corner unit with more windows and less neighbors, facing the river, facing the city, etc.). 3. Amenities: Many Manhattan luxury condo/co-op apartment buildings offer significant amenities for residents, such as, for instance: 24/7 concierge, roof-top lounge area and/or fitness center and/or swimming pool, movie theatre, 5-star restaurant, valet parking, on-site laundry and dry cleaning, etc. Which amenities are “must-haves” for the buyer, and which amenities can the buyer do without? 4. Floor location: Likewise, depending on the location of the condo in Manhattan, does the buyer want to live on the Penthouse floor, just above the roof-line of nearby buildings, or on the first floor (if perhaps there is no elevator), etc. 5. H.O.A. fees: The buyer should be aware that Home Owner Association (H.O.A.) fees are commonly assessed monthly or annually for condo properties. These H.O.A. fees are used to maintain the “common areas” of the condo property, such as, for instance: building and grounds appearance; pool; fitness center; trash pick-up; utilities such as electricity, water, cable, etc. 6. Rules and Regulations: The buyer should become aware of the rules and regulations that are specific to the condos / co-ops that are being considered for purchase. Such rules and regulations will advise the buyer about such things as: outdoor furniture requirements; whether pets are allowed, and if so, which types of pets; barbecue grill requirements. 7. Construction & Renovations: When was the building constructed and/or renovated? Is the condition of the appliances, flooring, etc. acceptable for the buyer’s tastes? Does the buyer want a move-in ready apartment, or does the buyer want an allowance to do his or her own upgrading? What incentives are offered with purchase (such as, for instance, new kitchen appliances, a painting allowance, or new carpeting, etc.)?That's all for now. Stay passionate, Kevin Kevin Sembrat Real Estate Agent 212-714-1027 Diversified Residential and Commercial Services Inc. Licensed Real Estate Broker and Mortgage Broker Located adjacent New York's Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. www.ManhattanPropertiesGroup.com – Manhattan’s Home for Manhattan’s Homes™ “Specializing in the rental, sale and financing of luxury residential and commercial properties located in Manhattan, New York.”

Live in Luxury in Trendy Clinton, Midtown Manhattan!

Kevin Sembrat (Diversified RCS Inc; http://www.ManhattanPropertiesGroup.com) — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:03:40 -0700

The Townsend, 350 W 37th St at 9th Ave, Clinton Property Overview: The Townsend is one of Manhattan’s newest luxury rental buildings. Choose from studio, 1BR or 2BR that features walls of glass that maximize spectacular city views. Each luxury apartment comes complete with built-in surround-sound speakers with IPOD/MP3 docking stations – perfect for entertaining or relaxing! In-unit washers and dryers adorn each apartment in The Townsend. Additionally, Interior finishes in the kitchen and bath include polished stone counter-tops, black granite floors, stainless steel appliances, and custom cabinetry, Kohler fixtures and marble tile. Amenities include a full-time doorman and concierge, a complete fitness center, residents’ lounge, and a planted roof deck with seating and panoramic views of both the Hudson River and New York City. Location: Located in trendy Clinton, The Townsend is central to all of Manhattan’s offerings, including proximity to Penn Plaza shopping and Penn Station / Madison Square Garden with easy access to cabs, subway and trains. Macy’s Department Store and The Manhattan Mall are only minutes away. Times Square, Chelsea Park, Herald Square, and the Hudson Riverside are within easy reach. Services & Amenities: The Townsend offers first-class services and amenities, including: · 24/7 doorman attended lobby · Valet and Concierge services · Hardwood Floors · High-Speed Telecommunications Options · Floor-to-ceiling oversized windows · Stackable Washer and Dryer · Marble tile · Black granite floors · Panoramic views · Rooftop terrace · Full-service garage · Health Club & Fitness Center · Bike Room · Nearby Train and Subway Stations: oNew York’s Penn Station oW 34th St at 6th Ave – N, R, Q, B, D, F, M oW 34th St at 7th Ave – 1, 2, 3, LIRR, NJT oW 34th St at 8th Ave – A, C, E Available rental apartments include: · Studio, Currently unavailable (updated May 2, 2012) · 1 Bedroom, Priced from $3,575/mo (updated May 2, 2012) · 2 Bedroom, Priced from $4,150/mo (updated May 2, 2012) To view today, call Kevin, 212-714-1027 -- you'll be glad you did. That's all for now. Stay passionate, Kevin Kevin Sembrat Real Estate Agent 212-714-1027 Diversified Residential and Commercial Services Inc. Licensed Real Estate Broker and Mortgage Broker Located adjacent New York's Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. www.ManhattanPropertiesGroup.com – Manhattan’s Home for Manhattan’s Homes™ “Specializing in the rental, sale and financing of luxury residential and commercial properties located in Manhattan, New York.”

TriBeCa, SoHo, Chelsea, Murray Hill... Where Exactly Are The Popular Manhattan Neighborhoods?

Kevin Sembrat (Diversified RCS Inc; http://www.ManhattanPropertiesGroup.com) — Wed, 02 May 2012 09:42:19 -0700

TriBeCa, SoHo, Chelsea, Murray Hill -- sure you've heard of these popular Manhattan neighborhoods...but did you ever wonder exactly where they are on the Manhattan map? I thought I would put together a list of the most popular Manhattan neighborhoods, in alphabetical order, identifying just where these neighborhoods exist in Manhattan. Of course, there are other neighborhoods that are not included here -- however, hopefully this list is comprehensive enough to get you started. Enjoy! Here's the list: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Neighborhood -- Location Battery Park City -- West of West St. Bowery -- Canal to E 4th St., from Allen to Bowery Carnegie Hill -- E 86th to 98th Sts., rom 3rd Ave to 5th Ave., centered at E 91st St. and Park Ave. Chelsea -- W 14th to 34th Sts., from 7th Ave. westward to the Hudson River Chinatown -- Chambers to Delancey, from E Broadway to Broadway Columbus Circle -- W 59th St and 8th Ave. Diamond District -- W 47th St., from 5th to 6th Aves. East Village -- Houston to E 14th St., from the East River to Bowery Financial District, Lower Manhattan -- Below Chambers Flower District -- W 26th to 28th Sts., along 6th Ave. Flatiron District -- E 16th to 27th Sts and W 16th to 27th Sts., from Park Ave. South to 6th Ave. Garment District -- W 34th to 42nd Sts., from 5th to 9th Aves. Gramercy Park -- E 14th to 23th Sts., from 1st Ave. to Park Ave. South Greenwich Village ("The Village") -- Houston to W 14th St., from Broadway to the Hudson River Harlem -- E 96th to 141st Sts. (East); W 110th to 155th Sts (Central); W 125th to 155th Sts. (West) Harlem (Central) -- E 110th to 155th Sts., from Park Ave. to St. Nick Harlem (East -- Spanish Harlem) -- E 96th to 141st Sts., from the East River to 5th Ave. Harlem (West) -- W 125th to 155th Sts., from St. Nick to Broadway Hell's Kitchen -- W 34th to 57th up to 59th Sts., from 8th Ave westward to the Hudson River Herald Square -- W 34th St and 6th Ave. Inwood -- Upper Manhattan, above Dyckman St. Koreatown -- W 31st to 36th Sts., from 5th to 6th Aves. Lincoln Square -- W 65th to 66th Sts., from Columbus to Broadway Little Italy -- Canal to Broome along Mulberry Lower East Side -- Canal to Houston, from the Hudson River to Bowery Madison Square -- W 23rd to 26th Sts., from 5th Ave to Broadway Manhattan, Downtown -- Below 14th St. Midtown -- 34th to 59th Sts. Murray Hill -- E 29th to 42nd Sts., from 2nd to 5th Aves. NoHo -- Houston to Astor, from Bowery to Broadway Rockefeller Center, Radio City -- W 49th to 51st Sts., from 5th to 6th Aves. SoHo -- Canal to Houston, from Lafayette to Varick Sutton Place -- E 53rd to 59th Sts. and Sutton Place Tenderloin -- W 23rd to 42nd Sts., from 5th to 7th Aves. Theater District -- W 42nd to 53rd Sts, from 6th to 8th Aves. Times Square -- W 39th to 52nd Sts., from 7th to 9th Aves. TriBeCa -- Park Place to Canal, from Broadway to the Hudson River Two Bridges -- Brooklyn Bridge to Montgomery, from St. James Place to the East River Union Square -- E 14th to 17th Sts., from 4th Ave. to University Place Upper East Side (Silk Stocking District) -- E 59th to 96th Sts., from the East River to 5th Ave., and E 96th to 110th Sts. along 5th Ave. Upper West Side -- W 59th to 110th Sts., from Central Park West to the Hudson River Washington Heights -- W 155th St to Dyckman St. West Village -- Houston to W 14th St., from 6th to the Hudson River Yorkville -- E 79th to 96th Sts., from the East River to 3rd Ave., centered at E 86th St. and 3rd Ave. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ That's all for now -- perhaps I'll add to this list in the future! Best, KevinThat's all for now. Stay passionate, Kevin Kevin Sembrat Real Estate Agent 212-714-1027 Diversified Residential and Commercial Services Inc. Licensed Real Estate Broker and Mortgage Broker Located adjacent New York's Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. www.ManhattanPropertiesGroup.com – Manhattan’s Home for Manhattan’s Homes™ “Specializing in the rental, sale and financing of luxury residential and commercial properties located in Manhattan, New York.”

Mortgage Help Available for Your Under-Employed Client/Neighbor: 2% Int Rate & Waiver of Principal -- "Like Hitting the Lottery!!"

Kevin Sembrat (Diversified RCS Inc; http://www.ManhattanPropertiesGroup.com) — Tue, 01 May 2012 14:13:32 -0700

Mortgage Help is Available -- Do you know an under-employed or unemployed client, friend or neighbor who is struggling with high or unpaid mortgage payments? Did you know that real help is available for them -- and that such help consists of mortgage restructuring (i.e. not refinance, which restarts the mortgage clock) including: - reducing their interest rate down to 2% or below to lower monthly payments? - reducing - or waiving -- unpaid mortgage payments that are currently delinquent? Did you know that this mortgage help is coming to a city near your client or friend? Like Hitting the Lottery -- Because some recipients have had their delinquent mortgage payments or a portion of their mortgage principal waived, or even have reduced their mortgage payments by as much as 50% for the 30-year life of their mortgage, those recipients sometimes characterize a mortgage restructuring guided by NACA the same as "hitting the lottery". Hard to believe?, you say. See Save the Dream Testimonials at http://www.naca.com -- Well, believe it! Just check out the inspirational and emotionally-charged "Save the Dream Testimonials" in video at http://www.naca.com. These testimonials are being made all across the country by happy recipients of mortgage services provided by the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA). Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA) -- NACA bills itself as a non-profit advocacy HUD-certified counseling agencyestablished in 1988. NACA claims to be in the forefront of leading attacks on predatory lending, advocating for working people who have been taken advantage of with high-priced abusive loans. NACA is proud of their history of aggressive, confrontational advocacy that has earned many hundreds of successes against some of the country's largest and most powerful financial institutions. NACA desires to expand the fight by aiming to "not only fight predatory lenders, but to hold our elected leaders responsible to working people’s needs. As NACA expands with hundreds of thousands of members nationwide, NACA will have a major impact on the nation’s lending and economic justice issues." Schedule of Upcoming Events -- The next American Dream Event is May 3-7 in Richmond, VA -- then it moves on to Atlanta, Tallahasseee, and then West. For those so inclined to learn more, below is a schedule of upcoming "American Dream Events" listed at http://www.naca.com. Be sure to let someone in need of mortgage restructuring know of these events. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AMERICAN DREAM EVENTS The events below are for homeowners with an unaffordable mortgage and homebuyers wanting to purchase a home with the best mortgage in America. New York, NY Flyer Apr 26-30 Javits North Richmond, VA Flyer May 3-7 Greater Richmond Conv. Atlanta, GA Flyer May 17-21 Georgia World Congress Tallahassee, FL Flyer May 31-Jun 4 FL A&M University Dallas, TX Flyer Jun 7-11 Dallas Fair Park Little Rock, AR Flyer Jun 8-12 State House Conv. Houston, TX Flyer Jun 14-18 George Brown Conv. Oklahoma City, OK Flyer Jun 21-25 Cox Convention Center San Antonio, TX Flyer Jun 22-26 Henry Gonzalez Conv. Cleveland, OH Flyer Jun 28-Jul 2 Cleveland Pub. Auditorium ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You are certainly welcome to re-blog this blog for your area and timeframe. That's all for now. Best, KevinThat's all for now. Stay passionate, Kevin Kevin Sembrat Real Estate Agent 212-714-1027 Diversified Residential and Commercial Services Inc. Licensed Real Estate Broker and Mortgage Broker Located adjacent New York's Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. www.ManhattanPropertiesGroup.com – Manhattan’s Home for Manhattan’s Homes™ “Specializing in the rental, sale and financing of luxury residential and commercial properties located in Manhattan, New York.”

Optimize your URL on LinkedIn ~ Just Clean it Up!

Kevin Sembrat (Diversified RCS Inc; http://www.ManhattanPropertiesGroup.com) — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 17:56:29 -0700

Janis has some super information here on how to optimize your URL on LinkedIn that I'm guessing not everybody knows about -- I'm reblogging here for all those who may have missed it the first time. Thanks Janis! Best, Kevin Do You Know How to Optimize Your URL on LinkedIn? How? ~ Just Clean it Up! LinkedIn and Google ~ Please Find Me! Did you know that Google “likes” LinkedIn and favors it in the search engines? Knowing that is nothing new to many of us. What many don’t know is that we can have a custom URL on LinkedIn. So what does that mean? And why is that important? LinkedIn assigns us a URL with a bunch of numbers when we join, and it is just not pretty and doesn't help us to be found. You can optimize your URL on LinkedIn by just changing it. Super simple and it looks more professional to those that see it. The best part is that Google Likes it! I know that when there is a simple task that helps me with Google, I want to make sure that I’m using it for any added Google Juice! So … how is it done? ~ Go to Your “Public Profile Page” on your LinkedIn Page ~ Scroll down to “Public Profile” section and then ~ Click “Edit” Next to the URL ... choose a new one. I just chose my name as that makes the most sense. Super Easy and now Google and LinkedIn sees me in a new way, making my name come up easier on the Google Searches… and isn’t that the goal? Don’t forget that an “up to date” profile is super important. Info and photo needs to be current. This is good advice for any of the links we have. Last but not least, check your buttons for the social media on your signatures once in a while. Sometimes they just stop working. I have found a few out there that just don't work. Today is one day closer to being found on the internet. Optimize your URL on LinkedIn and make Google Happy! Real Estate Sales in the Hudson Valley Janis Borgueta, Realtor Newburgh, New York Janis Borgueta, Realtor Buying or Selling Real Estate in Newburgh NY? Call Janis at 845-527-7115 www.myhudsonvalleyproperties.com Key Properties of the Hudson Valley LLC FIND ME ONLINE That's all for now. Stay passionate, Kevin Kevin Sembrat Real Estate Agent 212-714-1027 Diversified Residential and Commercial Services Inc. Licensed Real Estate Broker and Mortgage Broker Located adjacent New York's Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. www.ManhattanPropertiesGroup.com – Manhattan’s Home for Manhattan’s Homes™ “Specializing in the rental, sale and financing of luxury residential and commercial properties located in Manhattan, New York.”

Stunning, Unobstructed River Views From Your Luxury Home in Midtown Manhattan!

Kevin Sembrat (Diversified RCS Inc; http://www.ManhattanPropertiesGroup.com) — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:16:22 -0700

The Olivia, 315 W 33rd St at 8th Ave Property Overview: The Olivia offers luxury pet-friendly midtown Manhattan high-rise Studio, 1BR & 2BR rentals priced right and managed by Stonehenge. Built in 2000, this beautiful 36-story building provides stunning, unobstructed river views overlooking Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood to the South and Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen area to the North. The unobstructed views will take your breath away! View Larger Map Location: Your home in The Olivia situates you in one of the most inspiring, diverse and convenient areas in New York City. Located on midtown Manhattan's West 33rd Street at 8th Avenue, The Olivia is just ½ block walk to Penn Plaza shopping and Penn Station / Madison Square Garden with simple access to cabs, subway and trains. Macy’s Department Store and The Manhattan Mall are only 2 blocks away. Chelsea Park, Herald Square, and the Hudson Riverside can each be reached within just 6 blocks. Services & Amenities: The Olivia offers superior services and amenities, including: · 24/7 doorman attended lobby · Valet and concierge services · Panoramic views · Rooftop sundeck · 36th Floor renovated health club · 36th Floor social lounge · 7th Floor yoga room · 7th Floor bike storage room · Pet friendly · Interactive online tenant network · Rent payment by credit card · Renovated apartments featuring pass-through kitchens · Washer and dryer in two bedroom apartments · Nearby Train and Subway Stations: o New York’s Penn Station o W 34th St at 6th Ave – N, R, Q, B, D, F, M o W 34th St at 7th Ave – 1, 2, 3, LIRR, NJT o W 34th St at 8th Ave – A, C, E Available rental apartments include: · Studio, Priced from $2,695/mo (updated April 29, 2012) · 1 Bedroom, Priced from $3,095/mo (updated April 29, 2012) · 2 Bedroom, Currently unavailable (updated April 29, 2012) To view today, call Kevin, 212-714-1027 -- you'll be glad you did. That's all for now. Stay passionate, Kevin Kevin Sembrat Real Estate Agent 212-714-1027 Diversified Residential and Commercial Services Inc. Licensed Real Estate Broker and Mortgage Broker Located adjacent New York's Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. www.ManhattanPropertiesGroup.com – Manhattan’s Home for Manhattan’s Homes™ “Specializing in the rental, sale and financing of luxury residential and commercial properties located in Manhattan, New York.”

A 7 Year Old's Goodnight Prayer...

Kevin Sembrat (Diversified RCS Inc; http://www.ManhattanPropertiesGroup.com) — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 12:29:04 -0700

This a cute short story that I really enjoyed -- it reminded me of prayers with my sons when they were just 7 years old. You may find that it harkens cherished memories about the mind and the mouth of innocent youth :-) Enjoy!Our youngest son has had the same goodnight prayer since I can remember... "Dear God, Thank you for mommy, daddy, and teachers...thank you for taking us to the Alligator Farm...and thanks for getting us home safely so I can play batman and spiderman...goodnight God, goodnight Jesus...I love you." So I mentioned that he really should change his prayer and be thankful for whatever that day (to help him think of something)... "Dear God, Thank you for mommy, daddy, and teachers...thank you for taking us to Walmart...and thanks for getting us home safely so I can play batman and spiderman...goodnight God, goodnight Jesus...I love you." It's a start!

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That's all for now. Stay passionate, Kevin Kevin Sembrat Real Estate Agent 212-714-1027 Diversified Residential and Commercial Services Inc. Licensed Real Estate Broker and Mortgage Broker Located adjacent New York's Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. www.ManhattanPropertiesGroup.com – Manhattan’s Home for Manhattan’s Homes™ “Specializing in the rental, sale and financing of luxury residential and commercial properties located in Manhattan, New York.”

Last Week's Favorites: April 22nd-29th

Kevin Sembrat (Diversified RCS Inc; http://www.ManhattanPropertiesGroup.com) — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 07:31:54 -0700

Everyone: What a great idea Patricia had for a "Summary Blog" for the week! I just wanted to Re-Blog this Featured Blog in case some of you missed it! Best, KevinThis has to be fast. I'm on my way to celebtrate National Open House weekend and have to leave the house really soon! So here goes: 1. Lou Ludwig: Our Lives Are Shaped by Our Habits Reading Lou's blog is my favorite way to start my day! 2. Hella Rothwell: Do you roll over? This is a tale of chutzpah, and our girl Hella held her ground! Good for her! 3. Tom Arstingstall: I Know What You Did Last Summer - The trickle effect of local posts. OK, so Tom is preaching to the choir! 4. Cherimie Crane: The Water Was Like Glass, Dolphins Everywhere~ Where is Your Escape? Cherimie knows how to take a day off! 5. Donna Bosze: Business Etiquette 101 This is a good reminder for those of us who work in open spaces or cubicals. 6. Marnie Matarese: My Crappy Listing Presentation OK, Marnie! Clearly it wasn't all that crappy! 7. Richard Witt: Will all the decision makers be home? A bit of wisdom picked up from a hot tub salesman! Who knew? 8. Cheryl Thomson: Awwww...The Perfect Client Cheryl shares the dream client, the EASY client, we all want - and here's proof that they are out there! 9. Don Eichler: Family Affair Don's family photos are so darmed adorable! You have to check this out! And 10. Kwee Huset: April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month This is a little reminder we can never hear too often! That's all for today. May all of you who are holding open houses have great ones, and drive carefully on your way! See you next week! Subscribe in a readerThat's all for now. Stay passionate, Kevin Kevin Sembrat Real Estate Agent 212-714-1027 Diversified Residential and Commercial Services Inc. Licensed Real Estate Broker and Mortgage Broker Located adjacent New York's Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. www.ManhattanPropertiesGroup.com – Manhattan’s Home for Manhattan’s Homes™ “Specializing in the rental, sale and financing of luxury residential and commercial properties located in Manhattan, New York.”

Prestigious Fifth Avenue Living -- Post-Modernism-styled Splendor in the Heart of New York City

Kevin Sembrat (Diversified RCS Inc; http://www.ManhattanPropertiesGroup.com) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:46:27 -0700

425 Fifth Avenue Property Overview: 425 Fifth Avenue is a beautiful Post-Modernism-styled 55-story skyscraper that was designed by Michael Graves and developed by RFR/Davis. It artfully rises 618 feet (188 meters) and is the 73rd tallest building in New York City. Its elegant high-rise tower presents 81 condominium apartments on the top 27 floors, 16 floors of extended-stay units, 94 furnished residences operated by the Envoy Club, four floors of office and professional spaces and two floors of retail. As many as four setbacks provide numerous residences on higher floors with breathtaking terraced views of “The Big Apple.” View Larger Map Location: Located on midtown Manhattan's most prestigious Avenue at E 38th Street in the Murray Hill neighborhood, 425 Fifth Avenue opened in September 2003 as the tallest building near the Empire State Building, which is only four blocks south. (Its “tallest building” status was lost when the 60-story 400 Fifth Avenue opened in November 2010). Lord & Taylor Department Store is your neighbor directly across Fifth Avenue, and Macy’s, Bryant Park, Grand Central Station, The New York Public Library and The Pierpont Morgan Library are each within only a two-to-five block walk. Services & Amenities: For living in high-class style on prestigious Fifth Avenue at an affordable price, this property cannot be beat. Consider these exquisite services and amenities: Concierge Elliptical Lobby with ebonized mahogany paneling Plaza designed by landscape architect, Thomas Balsley Business Center Health Club with swimming pool Entertainment Lounge Cinema Room Children’s Playhouse Wine Cellar Private Storage Available condominium residences include: 1 Bedroom, Priced from $999,599 (updated April 26, 2012) 2 Bedrooms, Priced from $2.395 million (updated April 26, 2012) Call to schedule your viewing appointment today!That's all for now. Stay passionate, Kevin Kevin Sembrat Real Estate Agent 212-714-1027 Diversified Residential and Commercial Services Inc. Licensed Real Estate Broker and Mortgage Broker Located adjacent New York's Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. www.ManhattanPropertiesGroup.com – Manhattan’s Home for Manhattan’s Homes™ “Specializing in the rental, sale and financing of luxury residential and commercial properties located in Manhattan, New York.”

Considering Fifth Avenue Living in New York City? How About This Architectual Masterpiece...

Kevin Sembrat (Diversified RCS Inc; http://www.ManhattanPropertiesGroup.com) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:15:28 -0700

400 Fifth Avenue Overview: 400 Fifth Avenue is the Gwathmey Siegel Architectual Masterpiece developed by the international real estate firm, Bizzi & Partners Development. View Larger Map Located on midtown Manhattan's most prestigious Avenue, 400 Fifth Avenue opened in November 2010, making it one one of the newest condominium buildings on Fifth Avenue. Its 60 stories include The Setai Fifth Avenue, a world-class five star hotel providing an unmatchable one-of-a-kind lifestyle from the 1st through 30th floors, as well as condo residences from the 31st floor to the Penthouse. The Setai Fifth Avenue Condominium Owners enjoy unparalleled service and amenities. Available condominium residences include: 1 Bedroom / 1.5 Bath, 776 sq ft & up, Price from $1.365 million 2 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath, 1168 sq ft & up, Price from $2.25 million 3 Bedroom / 3.5 Bath, 2419 sq ft & up, Price from $4.675 million Penthouse: 6 Bedroom / 6.5 Bath, 6883 sq ft, Price: $32 million That's all for now. Stay passionate, Kevin Kevin Sembrat Real Estate Agent 212-714-1027 Diversified Residential and Commercial Services Inc. Licensed Real Estate Broker and Mortgage Broker Located adjacent New York's Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. www.ManhattanPropertiesGroup.com – Manhattan’s Home for Manhattan’s Homes™ “Specializing in the rental, sale and financing of luxury residential and commercial properties located in Manhattan, New York.”