Their Solution to the Housing Crisis? Living With Strangers.

Thrown together by New York City’s brutal housing market, these roommates find a way to get by — even in close quarters.

What Do We Want From Our Next New York?

Decade after decade, waves of migration have remade New York. What kind of city will the latest one create?

Cryptocurrency Firms Expand Physical Footprint in New York

Cryptocurrency firms have been setting up or expanding office space in New York, but the recent market turbulence could hamper their longevity.

Happy Pride! Three KW Agents Share Their Proudest Moments in Real Estate

Happy Pride, Keller Williams! In honor of Stonewall, the tipping point of the Gay Liberation Movement in the U.S. in 1969, June is officially recognized as Pride Month within the United States. It is also celebrated across the globe with the help of parades, picnics, parties, and other events. 

Join us in celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community and amplifying the proud voices of three Keller Williams movers and shakers.

Celebrate With Us

Pride Month is the perfect time to revisit your commitment to inclusivity and allyship. ”In any type of community activism, you can be a toe dipper, a swimmer, or a diver,” explains featured agent Pepper Pepe. “A toe dipper makes sure they educate themselves about what’s going on. A swimmer is someone who’s willing to get active in the community when they see an opportunity to support, this could be a local event, or taking action against injustices. The divers are the leaders, educating others and organizing events. There’s always a way to get involved.” 

Here are some action items to consider throughout the month of June and beyond:

Become familiar and support the events and committees of the KW Rainbow Network, an independent, membership-based association of LGBTQ+ Realtors and professionals associated with Keller Williams. Seek out Rainbow Network members in your market center, letting them know that you are an ally. Enroll in KW’s inaugural Diversity Certification, which teaches agents the education, resources, and tools needed to successfully tailor business models to appeal to a wider customer base and develops their understanding of diversity to better address consumers’ needs and avoid discriminatory housing practices. If available, join your ALC’s equity committee.Become familiar with PFLAG, the largest organization for LGBTQ+ people, their parents and families, and allies.

Three Agents Share Their Pride

Christopher Broughton, KW Capital District

Now working alongside a showing partner, Christopher Broughton caught the real estate bug 15 years ago when he started investing in real estate in Atlanta, Georgia. After moving to Albany to be with his now-husband, Broughton went through real estate school, and, as luck would have it, joined Keller Williams as one of the first hires of KW Capital District – the first office to open in its area. Since entering the industry, Broughton’s accomplishments have been plentiful, but a particularly noteworthy one is his co-founding the KW Rainbow Network.

An Asbury Park Victorian Gets a ‘Really Fun’ Face-Lift

The playful renovation preserved many of the home’s original details, but emphasized carefree weekend living.

N.Y.C. Companies Are Opening Offices Where Their Workers Live: Brooklyn

As workers return to the office, some companies have relocated to ease the commute.

What $2.2 Million Buys You in California

A two-bedroom condominium unit in Santa Barbara, a 1937 Art Deco house in San Francisco and a 1994 retreat in San Juan Capistrano.

Shopping for Watering Cans

The best watering cans are not only useful, but nice to look at, too. The real challenge may be choosing just one.

Homes That Sold for Around $600,000

Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.

How a 7,000-Ton Broadway Theater Was Hoisted 30 Feet

The Beaux-Arts interior of the Palace Theater is a protected landmark, so developers had to devise a plan to raise it three stories in their effort to add more retail space.

My Roommate Won’t Pay Rent and Won’t Leave. What Can I Do?

When housing courts become involved, there’s often little to do but wait. However, a private settlement is often the best way forward.

Housing Market Has Altered the Math of Moving

The housing market has altered the math of moving for nearly everyone.

An Opera Star Is Selling His Starter Home in the Village

Anthony Roth Costanzo, the countertenor — and real estate impresario — bought his one-bedroom co-op on Horatio Street nine years ago. He is asking $965,000.

An Apartment Filled With Arias

An opera singer’s West Village co-op is listed for $965,000.

What Goes On Behind the Cameras at Home Makeover Shows?

Some homeowners said they were promised a dream house if a crew remade their homes for TV. The lawsuits they filed later told a different story.

This Memorial Day, Embrace an Attitude of Gratitude to Honor Those Lost

Memorial Day. One of the most celebrated U.S. holidays, yet it can be a somber day for many.  This special day honors those who have given their lives fighting for our country. And for those who have lost a loved one due to their service, today their sorrow is amplified. 

Each Memorial Day, I think back to a moment almost 13 years ago when my life took a pivotal turn. 

I was a Special Forces A-Team Commander embarking on a mission that turned into the most difficult day of my life. An instant explosion of a 400-pound bomb cost the lives of four of my men – SFC Bradley S. Bohle, SFC Shawn P. McCloskey, SSG Joshua M. Mills, and our Afghan interpreter, Razul. These men were sons, brothers, fathers, and husbands, and they all lost their lives serving their country honorably. Their families experienced the toughest loss a loved one can endure, and they will never be forgotten.  

After the attack, grief and depression took root and every day became a challenge until one day it hit me. I needed to look tragedy in the face and rise above it. I could not change what happened, but I could change how it impacted my life moving forward.

It became my duty to honor them the best way I knew how – living the best life I possibly could. The epiphany I had is one that I encourage all of you to follow this Memorial Day, regardless of if you’ve experienced personal loss or not. 

Homes for Sale in Connecticut and Westchester

This week’s available properties are a four-bedroom house in New Canaan, Conn., and a six-bedroom in Rye, N.Y.

Homes for Sale in New York City

This week’s available properties are in Carnegie Hill, Clinton Hill and in the East Village.

Gen Zers Are Buying Homes. Here’s Where They’re Looking.

Priced out of large metro areas, many young adults are seeking mortgages in midsize cities, new research shows.

They Had Three Months to Find a Two-Bedroom in Brooklyn. Would It Be a Condo or Co-op?

When their landlord opted not to renew their lease, a couple scrambled to find a new apartment with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and some outdoor space to support their ‘plant habit.’ Here’s what they found.

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