This Friday, November 15th, 2024 head out to Freddy's Bar and Backroom in Brooklyn, NY to kick off your weekend with singer/songwriter, Dan Strauss at 7:00PM followed by ThroughLine at 8:00PM. See you there! Gary Mirabelle-Guitar Raymond Russell- bass Bill Schoenberg - Percussion Laura Cerrano - Percussion Dan Strauss - Keyboards Todd Rogers - Violin/Viola 11/14/2024

As some of you know, besides providing Feng Shui consultations, I've also branched into offering Reiki Healing services and now Drum Circle Facilitation. My first Reiki certification took place in 2013 and from there I graduated to Master level. The teachings and healings of Reiki Treatment has been a fantastic addition to complement Feng Shui. Providing Drum Circles began during the pandemic and the service request for this musical medicine been growing ever since. On March 27, 2024 my drum circle facilitating partner, Todd Rogers and I hosted a Reiki Healing Drum Circle event at Anima Mundi Apothecary in Brooklyn, NY. We started the evening with some gentle Reiki Healing, guided meditation and vocal toning,.....followed by group drumming with ebbs and flows of calm and exciting rhythm... 03/30/2024

Ninety nine percent of this story is true.  The pictures have been changed to protect the innocent. (or the fact that I can't find any photos from that trip.🤒)This is the second part of the contest hosted by Ray Henson and Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 .  This is a truthful fish story.Back in the 1990's I was HR director for a home fashions company.  The corporate location in North White Plains had a large warehouse and the employees wanted to go on a fishing trip.  The warehouse manager arranged for a charter boat out of Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY.  The day before there had been a violent storm prompting us to question whether we should cancel the event.  But Saturday morning it was a beautiful sunny day.  The warehouse manager took the warehouse van with his assistants and fi... 08/30/2022

Can I Afford a 2-family home with 5% down payment in Brooklyn N.Y.The very first question that you should ask yourself when investing in real estate is: “Can I afford this House?” Though the concept is straightforward, there are a lot of factors that are going to affect your choice. It is best to stay prepared and get some background research done so that you have a head start on what range of houses you should be looking into. Aside from rough calculations and estimations, online calculators are also a great tool in finding how much of a house you can afford.Basic Points to PonderThe first thing that you will need to look out for when buying a home is getting qualified for a mortgage loan. Getting a mortgage loan approved depends upon several factors, including: Your monthly income You... 02/28/2022

Homes with outdoor space led 20 contracts signed for $2M or more  Park Two Park Slope townhouses topped the list of Brooklyn’s luxury contracts asking $2 million or more last week, according to Compass’ weekly report.The first was a 3,084-square-foot renovated townhouse at 385 12th Street that was last asking $3.8 million, or $1,231 per square foot. The home has five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms, as well as a 700-square-foot backyard with a steel deck.Next on the list was a 2,670-square-foot townhouse at 324 1st Street last asking $3.7 million. At $1,384 per square foot, the home has four bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, a south-facing garden and terraced bluestone patios.The homes were two of the 20 luxury contracts signed in Brooklyn between Jan. 10 and 16, a notable tick... 01/19/2022

Puerto Rican Day Parade was held in Bushwick, Brooklyn, NY on Sunday, June 13, 2021People were gathering again after reopening of NYC, along Knickerbocker Avenue to celebrate the heritage. Red, white and blue flags could be seen everywhere. Music blasting, people dancing, it was so exciting we are going back to normalcy after the pandemic.  06/14/2021

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 Tenant Rent Freeze Enrollment Thursdays For Seniors & People With Disabilities  2020Presented BY : NYC Department Of Finance NYS Senator ParkerDates : Thursdays  - Feb 20th, March 19th, April 16th, May 21st & June 18thTime: 1:00 - 3:00 pmLocation : Brooklyn Central Library  (Grand Army )10 Grand Army Plaza - Info Commons Room Seniors -  SCRIE  Age 62 or older People With Disabilities - DRIE - Age  18 years   with a qualifying disabilityHousehold income of $50k or less Live in a rent- regulated apartmentSpend more than 1/3 of  your income on rent To Apply Bring Picture ID2017 Tax  returns, W2 or 1099 - Income Documents for all household membersCopy of two  most recent leasesSocial Security Disability award letter  For more information visit  NYC.gov/finance Senators Parkers Brooklyn off... 02/05/2020

 Homeowners  Property Tax Exemption Enrollment  Thursdays  In Brooklyn 2020 Presented BY : NYC Department Of Finance NYS Senator ParkerDates : Thurdays  - Feb 20th, March 19th, April 16th, May 21st & June 18thTime: 1:00 - 3:00 pmLocation : Brooklyn Central Library  (Gramd Army )10 Grand Army Plaza - Info Commons RoomHomeowners U.S Veterans - Served  during designated conflicts - Gold Star Parents - Unmarried Surviving  spouse Clergy - New York State Resident - Active or retired clergy  or unmarried surviving spous E - Start - Seniors 65 and over will annual income of $86,000 or lessSTAR Program - homeowners with an annual income of $500k or less * To Apply Please Bring Clergy -  Clergy Verification letter Veterans - DD214    or Discharged papersTax returns or income documents 2016/2017 ... 02/05/2020

The event was held on Sunday, January 26, 2020, to celebrate the Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year.The Stage was at 50th Street and 8th Avenue in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, NY. There were performances from Schools, After school programs and Senior Centers, Lion Dancing with Eating Lettuce on High Pole, firecrackers, and afterward the little parade marching down 8 Avenue to 60th StreetThe event is organized by the Brooklyn Chinese-American Association.紐約布魯克林/布碌崙 八大道 唐人街 新年炮竹、舞獅、歌舞及遊行 01/27/2020

 Homes Sold & Closed Last Quarter In Bedford Stuyvesant   2019   Here is a snapshot of  homes sold  in Bedford Stuyvesant  during the last quarter of 2019:   One Family Bedford Stuyvesant   HomesOne 3 bedoom Herkimer St     Bedford Stuyvesant   Attached  Home Sold   $975,000  MultiFamily Bedford Stuyvesant HomesSeven   Multifamily 2 -3 Family Bedford Stuyvesant Detached & Semi-Detached  Homes Sold  Priced from $ 600,000  -$2,300,000 Bedford Stuyvesant Co-ops and CondosThree 2 bedroom     Condo  Sold  $440,000 - $585,000source:bnymls Property Type: Residential (11)   Status: Sold (11)     Beds Baths Sq Ft Total List Price LP/Sqft Sold Price CP/Sqft DOM LP/OLP % SP/OLP % Min 2 1 850 $445,000 $319.97 $440,000 $308.27 21 $0.79 $0.78 Max 6 3 4,500 $1,825,000 $694.00 $2,300,000 $688.24 280 $1... 01/23/2020

 Looking For A Real Estate Agent To Sell Your Philip Howard Co-op In Flatbush Brooklyn1655 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn NY 11210 Free Market Analysis For Your co-op  in The Philip Howard  - Thinking of Selling Your co-op in Brooklyn     If You Are Thinking Of Selling Your  co-op  In The Philip Howard Building  Call Michele Cadogan917-861-9166For A Free Market Analysis and To List Your co-op  For Sale   There are many  buyers waiting to purchase a  Philip Howard  co-op If  You Are Ready To Sell And Looking For An Agent Call Michele Cadogan917-861-9166 (cell)Fillmore Real EstateLicensed Real Estate Associate Broker#michelesellsphiliphowardco-ops#michelesellsbrooklynco-ops   01/21/2020

 Homes Sold & Closed Last Quarter In Bushwick   2019 Here is a snapshot of  homes sold  in Bushwick  during the last quarter of 2019:    One Family Bushwick  HomesOne 2 Bedroom Bleeker Street Attached Bushwick Brooklyn Home sold $999,000  MultiFamily Bushwick  HomesFour    Multifamily 2 -3 Family Bushwick  Detached & Semi-Detached  Homes Sold  Priced from $ 1,300,000 - $1,610,000   Property Type: Residential (5)   Status: Sold (5)     Beds Baths Sq Ft Total List Price LP/Sqft Sold Price CP/Sqft DOM LP/OLP % SP/OLP % Min 2 1 900 $929,000 $366.90 $850,000 $335.70 4 $0.93 $0.74 Max 12 12 4,052 $1,799,000 $1,498.89 $1,610,000 $1,110.00 134 $1.00 $1.00 Avg 6 6 2,767 $1,408,160 $653.85 $1,265,800 $552.50 77 $0.99 $0.88 Median 5 4 2,600 $1,395,000 $479.73 $1,300,000 $429.33 99 $1.00 $0.89 Sum ... 01/20/2020

Condos Sold 4th Quarter 2019  Georgetown Brooklyn Here is an overview  of condos sold and closed in Georgetown  Brooklyn 4th quarter 2019In the past three months , three   1 - 3 bedroom , 2 bath Georgetown Brooklyn condos sold  priced $220,000 - $445,000 approx sq ft 509  - 1,068 Source:bkmls   Buying or Selling A Condo In Georgwtown  BrooklynCall Michele Cadogan917-861-9166Fillmore Real EstateLicensed Real Estate Associate Broker   01/20/2020

  Flatbush Co-ops   Sold 4th Quarter 2019   Here is an overview  of co-ops sold and closed in  Flatbush   Brooklyn 4th quarter 2019In the past three months , six  Flatbush co-ops  sold  priced $105,000 - $555,000  approx sq ft 400 - 900 Source:bkmls   Buying or Selling A Co-op or Condo In  Flatbush  BrooklynCall Michele Cadogan917-861-9166Fillmore Real EstateLicensed Real Estate Associate Broker  01/20/2020

  Land  Wanted In Brooklyn To Build Homes  -  Thinking of Selling Your Vacant Lot  Land In Brooklyn Wondering How Much Your vacant  Land In Brooklyn Is Worth?  We Have Many Buyers / Developers Looking For Land In Your Area      If   You Are Ready To Sell  Call Michele Cadogan917-861– 9166Fillmore Real EstateLicensed Real Estate Associate Broker  #landforsaleinbrooklyn#sellinglandinbrooklyn#buildinghomsinbrooklyn  01/20/2020

  4 Things To Do In Brooklyn This Weekend * Snow Alert Day   Saturday  Jan 18th, 2020Weather Forcaster says " Snow arrives in the Afternoon"Saturday January 18th, 2020 East Flatbush Brooklyn Wyckoff Farm Family Eventt11am - 3pm5816 Clarendon Road Brooklyn Museum Calender of  Weekend Events LakeSide  Prospect Park   Ice Skating  Sunday January 19th, 2020 Fort Green Brooklyn Fort Green Park Visitors CenterWinter Mythology Around the CampFire  with  NYCUrban  Park Rangers6pm - 7:30pm           01/17/2020

What Homes Sold & Closed Last Quarter In Flatbush   2019Ditmas Park - Flatbush - Lefferts Gardens Here is a snapshot of  homes sold  in Flatbush  during the last quarter of 2019:  One Family Flatbush Homes Sold Eight Flatbush 2-4 Bedroom  Homes Sold  priced $600,000 - $1,400,000  MultiFamily Flatbbush   HomesTwo   Multifamily 2  Family Flatbush   Attached  & Semi-Detached  Homes Sold  Priced  $ 1,320,000 - $1,415,000 Flatbush Co-ops and   CondosSix Flatbush co-ops sold  priced $105,000 - $555,000Source:bkmlsThinking of Selling A Home In FlatbushCall  Michele CadoganHomes for sale in Flatbush area in Demand917-861-9166Fillmore Real EstateLicensed Real Estate Associate Broker   01/17/2020

 What Homes Sold & Closed Last Quarter In Crown Heights   2019 Here is a snapshot of  homes sold  in Crown Heights  during the last quarter of 2019:   One Family Crown HeightsZero  MultiFamily Crown Heights  HomesSix   Multifamily 2  Family Crown Heights Attached  & Semi-Detached  Homes Sold  Priced from $ 700,000 - $,525,000 Crown Heights  CondosZero  Source: bnymls Selling A Home In Crown HeightsCall Michele CadoganHomes for Sale in Crown Heights Are In Demand917-861-9166Fillmore Real EstateLicensed Real Estate Associate Broker   01/17/2020

  Old Mill Basin Homes Sold 4th Quarter 2019  What Homes Sold & Closed Last Quarter In Old Mill Basin   2019 Here is a snapshot of  homes sold  in Old Mill Basin  during the last quarter of 2019   One Family Old Mill Basin Homes Eleven  Attached and Semi-Detached One Family 2 -3 Bedroom Old Mill Basin Homes Sold $527,000 - $840,000  MultiFamily Old Mill Basin  HomesEight    Multifamily 2  Family Old Mill Basin Attached  & Semi-Detached  Homes Sold  Priced from $ 510,000- $940,000 Old Mill Basin Co-ops and  CondosThree 650 - 800 sq ft  one Bedroom Old Mill Basin Co-ops Sold $150,000 - $190,000One  850 sq ft Two Bedroom  Old Mill Basin co-op Sold $210,000One  1,602 sq ft three bedroom Cove Lane  condo sold $600,000 Buying or Selling A Home In Old Mill BasinCall Michele Cadogan917-861-9166... 01/17/2020