The story of a lost transaction and what it says about buying in New York. Recently, I lost a $2.2 million real estate transaction. How did this happen? I’d like to share this story to give you some insight into the sometimes convoluted home-buying process when you’re in New York. The home had been listed on the market for sale at $2.3 million. Both the prospective buyer and our seller client hired attorneys to ensure that the deal didn’t fall through. Our seller’s attorney is known for his prolific speed; the buyer made the offer on a Wednesday night, and the contract was sent out on Thursda ..read more

One of the issues a lot of real estate brokers are having right now is that there is still inventory out there that has yet to be sold, and is competing with new listings coming on the market this Spring. So today I'm going to go over 3 things you can do to refresh a stale listing. To learn more, check out my latest video ..read more

I got tricked by Anna Sorokin in real life, here’s how it happened. There’s a new show on Netflix called “Inventing Anna,” and when I saw it, I did a double-take because I was almost one of her victims! The show is based on a true story of a woman who posed as a socialite and conned tons of people out of their money. The real-life Anna didn’t get me for any money, but I wanted to share what happened. In about 2017, a guy named Adam joined my team. We were tremendously successful together, and after we stopped working together, he asked me about a client of his. This client was looking for hom ..read more

I’m so sorry I haven’t been reaching out as much recently with new content. I recently bought a new home after selling my previous place, so I’ve been fairly busy with that in addition to taking care of my other clients. It was one of the best deals I ever did. In a nutshell, I bought a place that I put $150,000 on, then sold it for $300,000 less than two years later.  I acted fast because of the pace of the market. It’s inflating, it’s hot, and the bottom line is: I have a kid. I know what it’s like to be broke, so I want my kid to have a great home to grow up in. I re-learned a lot abo ..read more

Today on “What’s the Deal?”, I’m speaking with the owner of Kitchen Tune-Up Brooklyn North, Bruce Jaeger. We’ll discuss why he started his business, what he offers his clients, and how he stands out from the competition. He started his business because he saw the need for a kitchen renovation company that works fast without breaking the bank. All his vendors are based in North America, so you won’t have to wait for overseas shipping or costly shipping expenses. To hear our full conversation, check out my latest video.  ..read more

Adam Sachs is an expert investor and our latest guest on “What’s the Deal?” Home Search Home Value On this episode of “What's The Deal?”, I’m joined by real estate investor extraordinaire Adam Sachs. He taught me a lot about real estate when I was coming up, he’s bought and sold hundreds of homes, and he just happens to be my cousin. Adam is joining us via video chat from his home in Maui, and our conversation covered a number of different topics and questions. For example, what was the best deal that we did together? If you have any questions or real estate needs that I can assist with, don’t ..read more

Betsy Helmuth joins the show to discuss the latest trends in interior design. Home Search Home Value On this episode of “What’s The Deal?”, we’re joined by Betsy Helmuth, the owner of Affordable Interior Design. She’s located in Westchester and has been paying attention to all the latest design trends to talk with us about them today. You no longer have to get designer furniture to make a huge impact. You can get the same aesthetic for much less, and lots of homeowners are taking advantage of that fact. If you have any questions or real estate needs that I can assist with, don’t hesitate to re ..read more

How to heal the natural way, with Adora. Home Search Home Value Today I’m talking with Adora Winquest, the author of “Detox, Nourish, Activate: Plant and Vibrational Medicine for Energy, Mood, and Love.” Her new book may be a mouthful, but it has some pretty wild information in it that I think everyone should be interested in. Her book is essentially all about healing and harmony, and I think we could all use a little more harmony in our lives. I got a lot out of our conversation, so I hope you do too! If you have any questions or real estate needs that I can assist with, don’t hesitate to rea ..read more

Angela Mazza shares her journey on this episode of “What’s the Deal?” Home Search Home Value On this episode of “What’s The Deal?”, we’re joined by a fantastic guest. Angela Mazza is a registered nurse and health coach, and she sat down with me to talk about a number of different topics. We spoke about her journey, her success, and all the things she learned along the way. From her start as a school nurse to her life now as an entrepreneur, we covered it all. If you have any questions or real estate needs that I can assist with, don’t hesitate to reach out via phone or email. I look forward to ..read more

We’re heading to three of the most iconic places on the Upper West Side. Home Search Home Value Today we’re taking our trivia show to the one place in New York where you can take the A, B, C, one, two, and three. One of the most significant cultural centers the city has to offer: the Upper West Side. Cited below for your convenience are timestamps that will direct you to various points in the video. Feel free to watch the full message, or use these timestamps to browse specific topics at your leisure: 0:35- Embracing the arts at the beautiful Lincoln Center 2:03- Trivia question No. 1 2:20- Ch ..read more