Brooklynites- Challenge Your Property Tax Assessment Deadline Monday 19th, 2012 5pm   Brooklyn homeowners if you believe  and have supporting documentation that your  assessment is incorrect  you can request corrective action under four claims categories: excessive assessment, misclassification of property type, unequal assessment or unlawful assessment.  Take advantage of this opportunity to challenge the city’s valuation. This challenge could  result in  saving yourselves much needed money. The March 19th deadline is for  most residential properties of three units or less and condos buildings of three or fewer floors.  The Tax Commission must receive all challenges by 5 p.m. on Monday, March 19.   For more details visit NYC Tax commission 03/18/2012

  Brooklyn Seniors- New York City Department For the Aging Benefits Programs Brooklyn Seniors  and caregivers , New York City Department For The Aging is a  wonderful  city agency that  offers our  seniors and their families  support through various programs such as advocacy, education on aging issues and quality of life services.  New York City Department For the Aging through local community organizations also  provides hot meals , senior center services , home-delivered meals, case management, home care, transportation  legal services,housing and much more. If you are a Senior or a family member who would like to learn more of the vast city services available read more at New York City Senior Programs.  List of Brooklyn Senior Centers     When you are ready to buy or sell Brooklyn Re... 03/17/2012

Fillmore Real Estate Ave j’s Brooklyn co-ops for sale Fort Greene Brooklyn one bedroom co-op for sale $289,000   115 ashland pl in Fort Green Brooklyn is where you’ll find this lovely one bedroom co-op- for sale asking $289,000 East Flatbush Brooklyn one bedroom co-op for sale asking $199,000 3420 Ave H in East Flatbush Brooklyn Spacious East Flatbush Brooklyn one bedroom co-op for sale all in great conditon asking $199,000, good location near shopping, mass transit and Brooklyn Flatbush Junction   Marine Park Brooklyn 3 bedroom co-op for sale $143,000 270 plumb 1st Bright spacious  Marine Park 3 bedroom co-op for sale, all large bedrooms, close to transportaton, walk to nearby park   Midwood Brooklyn two bedroom co-op for sale $249,000   2425 Kings Highway Absolutly stunning Midwood 2 ... 03/17/2012

  Brooklyn Real Estate Weekly Market Activity   For the week ending March 16th the Brooklyn mls posted the following: Residential Brooklyn 1-3 fam homes for sale New listings 88 Sold listings  16 Pending        39 Avg sell price $636,718.75 Median list price $472,500   Vacant Land For Sale In Brooklyn New York New Listings   1   Commercial Properties for sale in Brooklyn New York New Listings 5 Pending      1     Multi fam home for sale in Brooklyn 4fam +/ Mixed used Brooklyn Properties for sale Store + Apartments New Listings 5 Sold Listings 3 Pending      3 avg sell price $ 813,333.33 Median List Price $ 879,000   Brooklyn co-op for sale, Brooklyn condo for sale New  Listings 61 Sold  Listings  10 Avg sell price $ 213,450 Median List Price $ 182,000   When you are ready to buy or sell... 03/17/2012

Cleaning off the Dirt to Reveal the Beautiful posted by Feng Shui LI As a New York City artist and Feng Shui consultant Laura Cerrano appreciates the various forms of how fellow artist express the way they see the world though their eyes.  While researching mural ideas for a local project in Brooklyn NY she will be taken part in, Ms. Cerrano came across this amazing video on You Tube. It's called "The Reverse Graffiti Project," and it really shines light on how we treat our world while still making beautiful and very creative artwork. Enjoy!    Feng Shui LI   *Carole Provenzale has been a Certified Feng Shui Consultant since graduating from the Country's very first School for Feng Shui Studies that was licensed and accredited in 1997. Carole provides on site Feng Shui Consultations Long... 02/07/2012

Charming Multi-Family With A Private Driveway! Overview Maps Photos Features Description $399,000 Multi Family Main Features 6 Bedrooms3 Bathrooms2 Units Location 66 Rockaway ParkwayBrooklyn, NY 11233USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: Mike Akerly, Esq. and Kate Akerly Akerly Real Estate Team(212) 400-4838keytothecity@akerlyre.comhttp://www.VillageConfidential.com     Listed by: Aguayo & Huebener Realty Our recent listings Charming Multi-Family With A Private Driveway!Gorgeous, High Floor Condo in Luxury Doorman BuildingCharming 2 Family In Immaculate Condition!Enjoy Panoramic City Views From This Fully Renovated Three Family!Just Listed! Fully Renovated Multi-Family In Bushwick! Subscribe to our listing feed Nearby pro... 01/30/2012

It’s something many of us have seen before.  You list the property, market it, find the perfect buyer, and then the purchaser’s lender requests an appraisal.  If it doesn’t appraise, the buyer may not be able to get a loan.  But, it’s not always that simple.  What if the purchaser can get the loan they need to acquire the property? We listed a beautiful, two family home in Brooklyn late last year for over $1.1mil.  The property was on the market less than two weeks when a buyer who had been searching for over six months made a full price offer.  We negotiated the deal, did the handshake, and sent it to the attorneys to paper the contract, which was then fully-executed.  The contract of sale did not contain an appraisal contingency.  There was a financing contingency, so let’s take a loo... 01/21/2012

Fully Renovated Multi-Family Gem W/ A Driveway & 2-Car Garage Overview Maps Photos Features Description $499,000 Multi Family Main Features 4 Bedrooms3 Bathrooms2 UnitsLot: 3,708 sqft Location 139 Norwood AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11208USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: Mike Akerly, Esq. and Kate Akerly Akerly Real Estate Team(212) 400-4838keytothecity@akerlyre.comhttp://www.VillageConfidential.com     Listed by: Aguayo & Huebener Realty Our recent listings Just Listed! Fully Renovated Multi-Family In Bushwick!Beautiful Single Family Home!Fully Renovated Multi-Family Gem W/ A Driveway & 2-Car GarageBrand New Multi-Family W/ Rental Income!Condominium for $375,000 in Brooklyn, NY Subscribe to our listing feed Nearby properties ... 01/21/2012

Silent Saturday: Winter walk on Brooklyn NY Beaches by Feng Shui LI Brisk! is how describe the New York temperature this weekend.  After a Feng Shui consultation in Brooklyn NY, Laura Cerrano of Feng Shui Manhattan stopped off at one of the local beaches and captured a photo of a mother and her son walking along the shore line.   Feng Shui Long Island NY in New York    Feng Shui Long Island Fan Page on Facebook   *Carole Provenzale has been a Certified Feng Shui Consultant since graduating from the Country's very first School for Feng Shui Studies that was licensed and accredited in 1997. Carole provides on site Feng Shui Consultations Long Island NY, Queens New York and New York City -Hamptons NY.   Feng Shui Manhattan in New York City   Feng Shui Manhattan Fan Page on FacebookConnect ... 01/14/2012

Welcome to the Brooklyn Bridge by Feng Shui Manhattan Welcome to the Iconic and Historic Brooklyn Bridge Have you ever wanted to be in two places at once? Traveling from Long Island, to Brooklyn New York and walking over the Brooklyn Bridge, Ms. Cerrano was in 3 different locations in one day! After her Feng Shui Consultation in the Historic neighborhood of Brooklyn Heights, Ms. Cerrano walked to the pedestrian entry point of the Brooklyn Bridge to travel across. The Brooklyn Bridge was built in 1883 and stretches across the East River. The bridge's construction took fourteen years, involved 600 workers and cost $15 million (more than $320 million in today's dollars). At least two dozen people died in the process, maybe even more, including its original designer. Now more than 125 years... 01/07/2012

1163 Greene Avenue - Perfect Brooklyn Two Family Home Overview Maps Photos Features Description Open House $499,000 Single Family Home Main Features 5 Bedrooms3 Bathrooms2 UnitsLot: 1,850 sqft Location 1163 Greene AvenueBrookyln, NY 11221USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: Mike Akerly, Esq. and Kate Akerly Akerly Real Estate Team(212) 400-4838keytothecity@akerlyre.comhttp://www.VillageConfidential.com     Listed by: Aguayo & Huebener Our recent listings 1823 Rockaway Parkway - Beautiful Single Family Home in CanarsieSingle Family Residential for $449,000 in Brooklyn, NY9 St. John's Place - New condos in Park Slope, BrooklynExperience The Brilliance Of Cultured Living!Condominium for $799,000 in New York, NY Subscribe to... 01/06/2012

Single Family Home for sale in Brooklyn, NY Overview Maps Photos Features Description Neighborhood Open House Market Stats $449,000 Single Family Home Main Features 3 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms Location 1308 East 48th StreetBrooklyn, NY 11234USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: Mike Akerly, Esq. and Kate Akerly Akerly Real Estate Team(212) 400-4838keytothecity@akerlyre.comhttp://www.VillageConfidential.com     Listed by: Aguayo & Huebener Our recent listings 1823 Rockaway Parkway - Beautiful Single Family Home in CanarsieSingle Family Residential for $449,000 in Brooklyn, NY9 St. John's Place - New condos in Park Slope, BrooklynExperience The Brilliance Of Cultured Living!Condominium for $799,000 in New York, NY Subscribe to ou... 01/06/2012

Luke Constantino | lukeconstantino@aol.com | (347) 587-2828 Beauty Salon for sale in high traffic area, Brooklyn, NY BEAUTY SALON FOR SALE!!! offered at $60,000 5 year + lease Sq Footage 950 Floors 0 Parking Unspecified Lot Size Unspecified Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Fully equipped 4 station modern beauty salon is located in a high traffic area near 65th Street on 20th Ave. Well established business has a loyal clientele and a fully trained staff that will stay with new owner if needed on a commission basis. Waxing area, fully stocked hair coloring and styling storage area and all the amenities a beauty salon would need will convey with the sale of this beauty salon. This place is ready to start business as soon as you walk in! CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT TODAY! see additional photos b... 01/03/2012

Luke Constantino | Remax @ The Slope | (212) 300-3919 2469 65th Street #6B, Brooklyn, NY Penthouse Condo, beautiful parquet floors 2BR/2BA Condo offered at $425,000 Year Built 2004 Sq Footage 1,100 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors Unspecified Parking Unspecified Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $150 per month DESCRIPTION Parquet floored 2 bedroom penthouse condo in a small exclusive building in the Mapleton/Bensonhust area comes with all the bells and whistles. Being convenient to the F and N train, B6 and B9 buses makes this an excellent location for any commuter. Security coded elevator brings you directly to your door without the hassle of walking through any corridors. Wake up in this brightly lit, sun drenched condo with beautiful views of the Verrazano Bridge and the b... 01/03/2012

Our team has recently been engaged as the exclusive marketing agent to represent the developers in the sale of the condos at the first multi-family Passive House to be built in the United States.  For some of our potential customers, and perhaps those in the real estate community, this raises the question: “So what is a Passive House?”  We thought we would take a look at the basics.  According the Passive House Institute U.S.: “A Passive House is a very well-insulated, virtually air-tight building that is primarily heated by passive solar gain and by internal gains from people, electrical equipment, etc. Energy losses are minimized. Any remaining heat demand is provided by an extremely small source. Avoidance of heat gain through shading and window orientation also helps to limit any co... 12/29/2011

Manifest your Dream Job with Feng Shui By NY Feng Shui Consultant Laura Cerrano Are you ready to Manifest your life and live it the way it is meant to be lived?  I hope so!  Right now, every thought, and every action is creating that pathway.  Laura Cerrano Feng Shui New York Consultant just received word from her client Sally, that her dream job has become a reality. Since High School, one of Sally's dreams was to work at the a prestigious and well respected Brooklyn New York News Paper Company.  She sent the intentions out to the Universe, followed up on countless leads, even when some seemed as if they were not what she sort after and put 100% of her energy into manifesting her dream. Today she received a call from the New York City News Paper saying they loved the article she submit... 12/16/2011

Feng Shui inspired Art byLaura Cerrano Feng Shui Consultant "The Dragonfly" (2011 December Blogging Challenge)    Start of "The Dragonfly" drawing by Brooklyn NY Feng Shui Consultant Laura Cerrano Laura Cerrano Brooklyn NY Feng Shui consultant and artist was asked to draw a Dragonfly to be placed on a business card.  This is the start of dragonfly drawing and below you'll see the steps to adding color to this majestic creature.  begingint to add color... halfway there..... This drawing took about a day and a half to complete.  Ms.Cerrano's sends positive vibes and energy to her cleint's buisness card, may it be blessed with success, prospericty and so much more.  all done!! To read and understand the signifigance of the dragonfly and what it symbolized please read The first post on the ... 12/05/2011

Motivational Monday: Get up and go for it! by Feng Shui Long Island Sometimes life gives you challenges that bump you off your path or jolt you along the way.  It's normal that this happens but, remember you have the choice to step back along that path and continue.  Since the Carole Provenzale's passing in 2010, my world seemed to just stop.  Yes businesses is great, friends and family are always there to show support...but, it always seemed as if something withing just disappeared. It's now 2011 and we are on the verge of 2012.  It has been a solid year and I have not picked up a paint brush or pencil. My desire to be creative with the Arts had left. The only time has been to draw Feng Shui diagrams and layouts for my clients apartments and homes.  This weekend, I spoke with a good fr... 11/21/2011

  Please Vote Carole Provenzale of Long Island and NYC "Best of L.I." for 2012! Carole Provenzale Certified Feng Shui Consultant of LI - Farmingdale NY has been nominated again for "Best of L.I. 2012" by the Long Island Press! Carole Provenzale Certified Feng Shui L.I. Consultant passed away in May of 2010.  The year she passed, Laura Cerrano Feng Shui NY consultant tired to honor her by getting her recognized for being "Best of L.I. 2011."  She almost made it and was able to have Carole Provenzale nominated, which was still very excellent.  Here is another opportunity to honor Ms. Provenzale in the public, and this time to have her recognized as being the "best of L.I. 2012." Laura Cerrano Feng Shui L.I. consultant asks for all of your help. To simply vote :) Carole Provenzale Feng shu... 11/19/2011

  Luke Constantino | lukeconstantino@aol.com | (347) 587-2828 Beauty Salon for sale in high traffic area, Brooklyn, NY  (66th & 20th Ave) BEAUTY SALON FOR SALE!!!     offered at $60,000 5 year + lease   Sq Footage 950 Floors 0 Parking Unspecified Lot Size Unspecified Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Fully equipped 4 station modern beauty salon is located in a high traffic area near 65th Street on 20th Ave. Well established business has a loyal clientele and a fully trained staff that will stay with new owner if needed on a commission basis. Waxing area, fully stocked hair coloring and styling storage area and all the amenities a beauty salon would need will convey with the sale of this beauty salon. This place is ready to start business as soon as you walk in! CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT TOD... 11/18/2011