It is a safe bet that no one has ever loved working anywhere so much so that they got the company logo tattooed on themselves. While there is no way to definitively prove it, it's a safe bet that no one in New York real estate has one either. That is, unless you work for Rapid Realty. There are currently over 40 agents with Rapid Realty tattoos. There have been numerous articles about the Rapid tattoo phenomenon. What most don't know is that it all started with one agent in 2011... Adam Altman, an agent from Rapid Realty's Bushwick office, has been documenting his life in tattoos for some time. It was a natural progression, given his success and happiness with the company, that he chronicle this stage of his life as well. That need ended with a "double R" tattoo near his elbow. Since th... 06/28/2013

Rapid Realty first opened, officially, in 1998. We started in an unassuming first floor location, with only one computer. It may not have looked like much, but it didn’t stop the agents and I from bringing in deal after deal. In order to grow Rapid Realty, I often put my neck on the line. In order to keep Rapid growing strong, I had to put in over $400K of advertising. This of course being before online advertising became as widespread as it is today.  I even renovated my first  property to house and hold the growing number of Rapid agents. When I was just days away from signing leases for several new company-owned offices, though, I bumped into an old friend, who raved about the virtues of franchising. I was skeptical at first, after all, I started Rapid Realty and had  planned on keep... 06/26/2013

Greenwood Brooklyn ny Home and Business Feng Shui Consultations Times for home and business consultations are typically 2-3 hours please keep in mind fees are all the same no matter the size of your home, business or apartment.  Fees are based the amount of time we work together on-site.  First: An on site interview is provided to help you understand the specific areas of your life you are certain to enhance with Feng Shui. This requires sharing information about key events of your past, which paved the way to your current life situations and understanding your future plans.  This allows insight into your main intentions for why you are having a Feng Shui consultation. Usually clients have 2-3 key areas in their life they wish to focus on during the consultation. Please keep in mind, wh... 06/24/2013

Feng Shui soul food: Set Clear Intentions Like attracts like, there is no getting around it. We are beings of Energy, we are surrounded by energy and we need to focus on what we are certain to create in our lives. It is essential to keep a positive attitude and just BE, knowing that the Universe has everything we need and are certain to manifest as long as we are sending the correct intentions forth.  This is a n especially difficult principle to relay to people that have become depressed by circumstances.  Changing your way of thinking from the negative to the positive has done amazing things that are documented: cure cancer, brought wealth beyond some's wildest dreams, attracted wonderful people into their lives to love and support them. Stay in the positive and you will get back the ... 06/24/2013

Affordable Williamsburg New York City Full Feng Shui Consultations with Laura Cerrano Times for home and business consultations are typically 2-3 hours First: An on site interview is provided to help gain an understanding about the specific areas of your life you seek to enhance. This requires sharing information about key events of your past, which paved the way to your current life situations and understanding your future plans.  This allows insight into your main intentions for why you are having a Feng Shui consultation. Usually clients have 2-3 key areas in their life they wish to focus on during the consultation. Please keep in mind, what tends to happen during the Feng Shui process is development of awareness that other life sections need to simultaneously be discussed and addre... 05/12/2013

Enhancing your home staircase with Feng Shui If this is the case with your home, here are some simple Feng Shui cures you can put into place. You want to be mindful of the images gracing you up the staircase. This client used butterflies, some use images of family, others may use nature oriented images, the choice is yours.  At the top of the staircase you should also be mindful about what greets you as you step foot onto the second level.  This client choose an image of a boat with a positive affirmation that says, “Destiny.” Some may place a mirror on the wall with a small half mooned table with real or silk flowers, if there is room.  You can even play around with the ideas of shelves or artwork. You'll also notice they placed a small Tiki sculpture to help address the corner of the ... 04/16/2013

Brooklyn New York Apartment Feng Shui Assessment Description and Fees Times for home or business assessments are typically 1 hour Buying a home or selling one?  Feng Shui Manhattan and Long Island can make your home feel warm and inviting while incorporating simple Feng Shui remedies to attract that perfect buyer or get your home sold…Quickly.  We also work with Real Estate Agents to give them the “edge” they need with their clients. In today’s Real Estate market, including a home Feng Shui assessment along with the other required services is becoming more common and requested by clients and Real Estate agents across the Nation. For those who are seeking a New York City apartment or Long Island home, Ms. Cerrano can also attend open houses with you to perform a Feng Shui assessment on t... 04/15/2013

 Feng Shui Motivational Monday: Brand New Me There are times in all of our lives where we drift and lose connection to our true selves.  When this happens, confusion about who you are, what you need to accomplish during your lifetime become smeared.  In other words, depression sets in and you forget about the divine right of personal power that has be given to you.  But, once awareness in the lack of self respect and value allowed to unfold in your life is brought to your attention and action is taken to regain your spirits strength, you will overcome anything.  Alicia Keys is a true musician and poet who truly sings from the heart and sends amazing messages of inspiration and empowerment.  I had the honor and pleasure of seeing her perform in person at the Barclays Center this past Fri... 04/08/2013

Exploring Brooklyn New York with Feng Shui Manhattan: Barclays Center Welcome to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn New York If you looking for something to check out in Brooklyn NY this should be on your list of sports/concert arenas to visit.  The center is so easy to navigate, either you can take the LIRR from Long Island to the Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn which is literally across the street from the center or if located in Manhattan already, hope onto 2,3,4,5, subway trains as to name a few options. Having "Feng Shui eyes" I'm always on the outlook for interesting designs and insights with the various people and environments I encounter.  I have to say, the design of the Barclay Center mirrors that of Feng Shui inspiration very much. Curved designs, especially due to the location of... 04/08/2013

Downtown Brooklyn New York Feng Shui Consultations with Laura Cerrano Times for home and business consultations are typically 2-3 hours First: An on site interview is provided to help gain an understanding about the specific areas of your life you seek to enhance. This requires sharing information about key events of your past, which paved the way to your current life situations and understanding your future plans.  This allows insight into your main intentions for why you are having a Feng Shui consultation. Usually clients have 2-3 key areas in their life they wish to focus on during the consultation. Please keep in mind, what tends to happen during the Feng Shui process is development of awareness that other life sections need to simultaneously be discussed and addressed in order br... 04/01/2013

 Spotlight on Bensonhurst Brooklyn Homes for Sale Bensonhurst is a large, diverse section of Brooklyn, with neighborhoods awash in culture, history and a bright future. Homes for sale in Bensonhurst range from multi and single-family homes, to more recently built condominiums and renovated apartments. This easy-going location is home to generations of families and those seeking to settle down roots of their own. Bensonhurst began to take shape in 1835, when Arthur Benson – then president of Brooklyn Gas – began buying up plots of farmland. Over the next few decades it was sold in generous lots to families and so was created Bensonhurst by the Sea. The U.S. Post Office at 6618 20th Street is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Two subway lines serve Bensonhurst – the BMT ... 03/21/2013

 Spotlight on Park Slope Brooklyn Homes For Sale One of the most desirable neighborhoods in New York City, Park Slope is a beautifully maintained area in western Brooklyn offering an amazing selection of homes for sale, exceptional schools, top-rated restaurants, bars and shops, as well as historical and cultural attractions. This is the place to live in New York. Over the past few years, Park Slope has been ranked one of the best neighborhoods in New York and America by New York Magazine, the American Planning Association and Natural Home magazine. The criteria and final summation all pointed to the mix of diversity, opportunity and resources which notch Park Slope above the rest. Park Slope goes back to the Native American settlement of the Lenape people. The Dutch began colonizing in... 03/21/2013

 Spotlight on Sunset Park Brooklyn Homes for Sale Sunset Park is a safe, diverse and comfortable neighborhood in western Brooklyn, with terrific brownstones and a variety of multi and single-family homes for sale. A gorgeous park serves as the neighborhood’s namesake and an oasis in the middle of this bustling area for recreation and relaxation. Sunset Park grew rapidly during the 19th century, spurred on by a booming shipping trade and large groups of immigrants from around the world seeking to put down roots. It continues to attract a hard-working populace, who are attracted to its good schools, ample transportation and lovely homes for sale. A bustling downtown offers great shopping and some of the best ethnic food in the city to Sunset Park residents. Sunset Park is a 24.5 acre gem,... 03/21/2013

Brooklyn NY Feng Shui Consultations with Laura Cerrano Times for home and business consultations are typically 2-3 hours First: An on site interview is provided to help gain an understanding about the specific areas of your life you seek to enhance. This requires sharing information about key events of your past, which paved the way to your current life situations and understanding your future plans.  This allows insight into your main intentions for why you are having a Feng Shui consultation. Usually clients have 2-3 key areas in their life they wish to focus on during the consultation. Please keep in mind, what tends to happen during the Feng Shui process is development of awareness that other life sections need to simultaneously be discussed and addressed in order bring solutions to... 03/03/2013

Brooklyn NY Apartment Feng Shui Assessment Description and Fees Times for home or business assessments are typically 1 hour Buying a home or selling one?  Feng Shui Manhattan and Long Island can make your home feel warm and inviting while incorporating simple Feng Shui remedies to attract that perfect buyer or get your home sold…Quickly.  We also work with Real Estate Agents to give them the “edge” they need with their clients. In today’s Real Estate market, including a home Feng Shui assessment along with the other required services is becoming more common and requested by clients and Real Estate agents across the Nation. For those who are seeking a New York City apartment or Long Island home, Ms. Cerrano can also attend open houses with you to perform a Feng Shui assessment on the spo... 02/24/2013

Brooklyn New York Feng Shui Consultations with Laura Cerrano Times for home and business consultations are typically 2-3 hours First: An on site interview is provided to help gain an understanding about the specific areas of your life you seek to enhance. This requires sharing information about key events of your past, which paved the way to your current life situations and understanding your future plans.  This allows insight into your main intentions for why you are having a Feng Shui consultation. Usually clients have 2-3 key areas in their life they wish to focus on during the consultation. Please keep in mind, what tends to happen during the Feng Shui process is development of awareness that other life sections need to simultaneously be discussed and addressed in order bring soluti... 02/17/2013

The best of "old school" Brooklyn is what Bay Ridge offers - a strong sense of community, diversity, family values. We at DeFalco Realty are glad to be able to offer our services to those looking to settle down in this emerging community. Great for commuters, Bay Ridge has an array of homes to offer; from new condominiums to solid older homes, both single and multi-family, this neighborhood has so much to offer families and households of all sizes and needs. Restaurants and shopping are plentiful, as well as a lovely recreational area called Owl's Head Park. Spanning 27-acres, Owl's Head Park includes a skate park, walking trails and basketball courts. You can even fish down by the Bay Ridge Pier! DeFalco Realty enjoys having an office serving Bay Ridge Brooklyn. Our commitment to cust... 02/07/2013

What You Need to Know When Moving from Brooklyn to Long Island Here are important and fun facts you need before moving into your Long Island NY home: Research Long Island School Districts Long Island Utility Companies:National Grid (Gas Heat) - Start new serviceLIPA (Electric) - Start new serviceOil Companies - Google search. I do not have oil heat so I can't recommend anyone at this time.Suffolk County Water Authority - Start serviceWater Authority of Western Nassau County - Start service Phone, Cable TV & Internet:Cablevision of Long Island - Research packagesVerizon - Contact to order services Long Island Moving Companies - Google search United States Postal ServiceAddress Change Important Paperwork: Copies of health records from all your doctors and your children's doctors. Copies o... 01/04/2013

Being born in Brooklyn, NY I am used to certain things...for starters; crowded train stations, a vibrant night life and an assortment of different people from all walks of life everytime I leave the house.  Brooklyn is so diverse there is never a dull moment and if you visit you will see what I mean. Some of things I remember the most is that hot buttered bagel and a french vanilla coffee in the morning before I get the day started or that greasy slice of Pizza when I am trying to squeeze lunch in before meetings. Either way there is no place like home #BrooklynLove.  Now there are so many reasons why one would want to stay and live in Brooklyn forever but some of the reasons why many people leave is they want more space, less crowds, better schools, beautiful homes but still want acce... 12/29/2012

please remember to vote for Feng Shui Long Island for Best of LI 2013 Voting has begun for Best of L.I. 2013! Please support my efforts in being honored the Best of LI.  In realty, this award is really for Carole Provenzale. Rules: You can only vote once a day. Pretty simple :) Directions: Just follow these 3 simple steps to vote and show support of Feng Shui Long Island Inc 1. click on this link: Best of Long Island Voting 2. once on this page, click on the word "vote" located in the grey bar. 3. After you are in the vote page scroll down to: Interior Decorator:     Designers Too - Woodbury   DiSalvo Interiors - Carle Place   East End Interiors - Saint James   Feng Shui Long Island - Farmingdale   Hunter Scott Interior Design & Decorator - Syosset   Jan Lambert Interior - Woodbury   Jo... 11/21/2012