Going Dutch on a brownstone? Minimize your risk if you're buying with friends

… small groups of buyers that took on the ownership of town homes says  Donald Brennan the principal of Brooklynbased … brokerage Brennan Realty Services These days crippling home prices might be more of an incentive for a home share … motivation t he approach has been gaining steam lately with profiles in both  The Atlantic  and  New York Magazine  of …

By Virginia K. Smith |July 29, 2014 - 2:59PM
Buying a Brooklyn brownstone? New website unearths "secret" listings

… plans to connect Brooklyn brownstone buyers and sellers  HomeCanvasr which officially launches Thursday is the … appraiser Jonathan Miller tweeted out a New York Times profile of Landman and Szczur sent him an email has created … of his consulting services  Above sample listings on HomeCanvasr tempt the homehunter but addresses are only …

By Leigh Kamping-Carder |June 23, 2014 - 9:59AM
5 ways to live near Prospect Park—minus the Park Slope prices

… $475000  A sprawling neighborhood thats broken up into different areas Crown Heights does have a portion just to the … As more affluent people move to the neighborhood different dining options have opened up Eateries include Catfish … On the other hand youll find a melting pot of different immigrant communities including Pakistanis Bangladeshis …

By Leah Hochbaum Rosner |June 5, 2014 - 2:30PM
Want a Brooklyn brownstone for under $2 million? Compromise is key

… of Brennan Real Estate outlines your options in this weeks Buy Curious … THE WISH LIST … I … ve always been in love … the other hassles and expenses Ive got $2 million to spend What are my options … THE REALITY … Love hurts It hurts even … and heating should be in working order but likely wont be new The place should have a functional kitchen and bathrooms …

By Leah Hochbaum Rosner |May 29, 2014 - 2:30PM