Neighborhood blogger Katia Kelly says there's plenty to explore in Carroll Gardens, but don't say you "discovered" it

… from wealthy new residents and an accompanying spike in home prices the story of Carroll Gardens could also stand in … of a Neighborhood Blogger  we checked in with Kelly about the importance of the areas history development … enclave for over a hundred years Too often newcomers talk about having discovered this place instead of acknowledging …

By Virginia K. Smith |December 15, 2016 - 9:59AM
The blogger behind "Welcome 2 the Bronx" dishes on the REAL Little Italy, why the borough shouldn't be "colonized," and more

… to the waterfront were once areas you could find decent rents and housing prices but thats no longer the case as … building would be the Bronx General Post Office which is currently undergoing renovations as its converted into a … areas … Any real estaterelated controversy brewing or currently happening in the area … Pretty much all the market …

By Virginia K. Smith |November 15, 2016 - 9:59AM
Ridgewood is in the midst of a boom, but it's most definitely not "the next Bushwick"

… since launching Ridgewood Social back in 2013 Its a way for me to explore the neighborhood and meet people she tells us … of a Neighborhood Blogger we caught up with Feldman about the most beloved small businesses in the area … best deals in the neighborhood in terms of real estate What about in terms of diningentertainment … Many of these …

By Virginia K. Smith |May 25, 2016 - 1:30PM
Long Island City is a haven for families and "BYOF" bars

… beyond that iconic Pepsi sign its waterfront full of glassy towers and well that its in Queens LICtalk blogger Andrew … that I have a spare $3 to $4 million lying around but if buyers pick up on everything I mentioned above then … between $7 and $15 million in Manhattan or $5 million to $10 million in north Brooklyn All this advice comes with the …

By Virginia K. Smith |January 28, 2016 - 11:59AM
Hey Ridge: Bay Ridge is only out of the way if you don't live here

… anyway  … Any real estaterelated controversy brewing or currently happening in the neighborhood … Brian …  There have … … People and some newspapers will tell you that Bay Ridges rent isnt going up but it is Albeit probably more slowly … a bank Lately weve had a few close calls because of rising rents Hinschs a classic luncheonette almost closed a few …

By Virginia K. Smith |June 30, 2015 - 11:59AM
Come to the Rockaways for affordable apartments and hyper-local eateries, but beware of free-floating sand

… far from the headlines in the past several years as the area has come to symbolize both the hipster small business … and thats free and just steps away So it is possible to buy a home in New York City in walking distance to the … rules uptown are very restrictive which may be one reason why that area is so quiet In between those two neighborhoods …

By Virginia K. Smith |March 25, 2015 - 8:59AM
Bushwick Daily: locals love free beer and cheap tacos, but don't call them "settlers"

… by media that  Bushwicks  longterm residents and  newbies  dont like each other and that there is a lot of tension I … a free beer or two … Whats the most coveted location to buy or rent … Right now I think its the area off the … to the neighborhood and possibly many changes will follow … How has  Bushwick  changed in the past five years  … …

By Virginia K. Smith |December 29, 2014 - 9:59AM