Wednesday, August 19, 2009
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Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
Music Video: Black Lake by Real Estate [Live]
It's nice to start off a Monday with something fun and not too serious, so I thought I would share with you this live music video I randomly came across when looking for real estate news on the internet. You might be wondering how do you come across something like this when searching for real estate news, and the simple answer is the name of the band is called Real Estate. We all know most dedicated musicians do not acquire deep pockets until they make their big break, so in the meantime one of the band members, Etienne Duguay rents apartments for his landlord in exchange for free rent. If you are into Beach Rock/Psychedelic/Pop indie music, I think you will enjoy the soothing sounds of Real Estate.
Live from The Annex in NYC
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Wednesday, July 8, 2009
CBS News Features Opal Ridge
The Estates at Opal Ridge on Staten Island, a development known for offering creative and great incentives when purchasing one of their homes is famous and has been featured on CBS News. The builder of Opal Ridge, Randy Lee, comments on how incentives have changed given the current market climate and it's not sufficient enough to simply offer a free refrigerator or dishwasher anymore. Developers need to be creative and offer substantial incentives that will make buyers comfortable in buying a home in the current market, such as Opal's new Assurance Program, "Security in Uncertain Times". Check out the below video.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Video Feature: Freshkills Park
Monday, June 22, 2009
Video Feature: Facebook Etiquette Lessons
To my fellow real estate bloggers and industry professionals this video is especially dedicated for you. Here is a fun little video about some of the “rules” on Facebook. It is done in a retro type setting but the rules apply.
Also, check out the podcast on How To Dominate Your Local Real Estate Market Using Facebook, here.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Outliers: Secret To Success
Outliers tells a story about the context in which success takes place: family, culture, friendship, childhood, accidents of birth and history and geography. Gladwell writes, "It's not enough to ask what successful people are like. It is only by asking where they are from that we can unravel the logic behind who succeeds and who doesn't."
For any person burning with the desire to be successful in the real estate industry might find some inspiration from reading this book.
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Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Video Pick: NAHB $8,000 Home Buyer Tax Credit
Where would we be without Youtube and Social Networking sites. In today's market an online presence is an integral component to a business' success, as it is the most efficient way to disseminate information to the public. For instance the video below created by NAHB provides homebuyers with all the necessary information to properly take advantage of the $8,000 tax credit.
NAHB $8,000 Home Buyer Tax Credit Official Facebook Site Sphere: Related Content
Monday, May 11, 2009
Da Noi: Staten Island Cusine Makes Zagat's Top 1000
If you haven't been to Da Noi on Staten Island I recommend you try it out. When it comes to Zagat's top rated restaurants you are usually never disappointed and their picks are well earned. Check out the NY 1 article below and form your own decision. Enjoy!
Zagat Restaurants: Da Noi Brings Top-Notch Italian To Staten Island
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Video Feature: Voyage on the Staten Island Ferry
Opening night at Landon Nordeman's photography exhibition "Voyage on the Staten Island Ferry" at the Staten Island Museum. The videography in this video is really cool and Landon captures the Staten Island Ferry in a more artistic light, which is refreshing and very creative.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Monday, April 13, 2009
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
SIREN Show: Why It's a Good Time To Buy a Home NOW! Part 2
Filmed and Edited at CTV
+ SIREN Show: Why It's a Good Time To Buy a Home NOW! Part 1
Monday, April 6, 2009
SIREN Show: Why It's a Good Time To Buy a Home NOW! Part 1
Here is a first look at our very first SIREN Show. I'll be posting several segments of this first show over the next couple of weeks, so stay tuned to see what our great panel of guests from SI Board of Realtors, Equity Valuation Associates and Victory State Bank have to say about the Staten Island real estate market and why it's a good time to buy a home now. This is our first stab at something like this, so I hope you enjoy.
Filmed and Edited at CTV
Monday, March 23, 2009
House Hunters: Staten Island Edition
A couple searches for a home in the Rosebank area of Staten Island before their wedding day. What a nice wedding gift!
Friday, March 20, 2009
Culture on Staten Island: The Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art
One of the most exquisite spots on Staten Island, hands down, is the The Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art. Check out this video that guides you through the wonders of this magnificent cultural museum on Staten Island.














