BRC Seminar Recap #1: Proposed Historic District Extension

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An excerpt from: Mondays with Dexter Over the coming weeks we plan to recap some information from our recent Vandenberg-sponsored BRC free seminar. This week’s recap topic is: The proposed Upper West Side Historic District expansion Two years ago, requests were received to expand the historic district around West End Avenue and its side streets. […]

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Dexter quoted in The Real Deal!

Last week, The Real Deal ran a big article about niche townhouse brokers. Not only did Dexter enjoy it because he was one of the brokers quoted, but also because it included some insights into the importance of choosing a townhouse specialist when listing or buying a townhouse: Excerpts From: House Proud By Candace TaylorThe […]

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9 Most Common Mistakes Buyers Make #6

Here’s another tip in our series to help our buyers avoid the 9 Common Mistakes Buyers Make: Mistake #7: Employing an improper bidding strategy. You must know the market value. New York townhouses could be priced far above the market, below the market, or some level above or below the true market value. Since there […]

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9 Common Mistakes Townhouse Buyers Make:#5

Here’s another tip in our series to help our buyers avoid the 9 Common Mistakes Buyers Make: Mistake #5: Selecting the wrong real estate broker. Your broker should be an expert in townhouses. Many frustrated buyers have come to Vandenberg only after they spent many months of unnecessary strain working with a non-townhouse agent. Encyclopedic […]

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9 Common Mistakes Townhouse Buyers Make: #2

Here’s the second installment in our series to help our buyers avoid the 9 Common Mistakes Buyers Make: Mistake #2: Choosing the wrong bank or mortgage broker. Start with the premise that everybody will tell you they can help you with the easiest application and lowest rate, no problem. Then skip a beat and acknowledge […]

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