By Esther Muller The Real Deal February, 2004 New Brokers can be reticent about discussing closing costs with potential clients. That silence is a major mistake on their part. Recently, I was brought in to help salvage a deal that hinged on the issue of closing costs. The broker, new to the industry, failed to alert his client, a…

The Cooperator The Co-op & Condo Monthly February, 2004 The Academy for Continuing Education will offer its latest series of classes for real estate professionals, “News, Views and Current Trends,” on March 4th, March 11th, and March 18th, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Penthouse at Shelly’s New York, located at 104 West 57th Street. The classes…

Online Learning is Also Offered PRWeb February 1, 2004 The Real Estate Academy, one of New York City's leading real estate schools, announces its Spring 2004 class schedule. February 1, 2004 – The Real Estate Academy, one of New York City’s leading real estate schools, today announced its Spring 2004 class schedule. The Real Estate Academy is offering a full…

Real Estate Weekly February 10, 2004 March 4 to 18 — The Real Estate Academy will offer a continuing education class “News, Views and Current Trends” on three consecutive Thursdays. For registration and additional information, please call (212) 262-2662

Real Estate Weekly February 18, 2004 The Real Estate Academy, one of New York City’s leading real estate schools, announced the guest speakers for its March 2004 continuing education seminar series, “News, Views and Current Trends.” The speakers, who are among the movers-and-shakers of New York’s residential real estate community, include: Leonard Bayer, founder and president, Asset Management…

In one school for brokers, enrollment’s tripled By Patricia Greco West Side Spirit February 19, 2004 The cost of housing has skyrocketed. Bidding wars are the name of the game. The real-estate market is a battlefield. Yet there’s no shortage of recruits: as the industry grows more competitive, many real-estate schools are reporting enrollment rates have soared. The National Association…

In one school for brokers, enrollment’s tripled By Patricia Greco East Side Our Town February 19, 2004 The cost of housing has skyrocketed. Bidding wars are the name of the game. The real-estate market is a battlefield. Yet there’s no shortage of recruits: as the industry grows more competitive, many real-estate schools are reporting enrollment rates have soared. The National…

Real Estate Weekly February 24, 2004 The Real Estate Academy, one of New York City’s leading real estate schools, announced its Spring 2004 class schedule. The Academy is offering a full roster of broker and salesperson’s licensing courses. “Interest in real estate as a career continues to grow, especially since so many businesses are either not hiring or are…

By Esther Muller The Real Deal March, 2004 I was a new bride in 1968 when my husband and I used our wedding money to put a 10 percent down payment on a $59,000 three-family house on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. We rented out the prime apartments and lived in the basement. We were able to live in…

Real Estate Weekly March 3, 2004 March 4 to 18 — The Real Estate Academy will offer a continuing education class “News, Views and Current Trends” on three consecutive Thursdays. For registration and additional information, please call (212) 262-2662.

By Esther Muller The Real Deal April, 2004 Technology, whether it’s Internet-based or product-oriented, allows the real estate professional the opportunity to reach more clients and be more efficient. What’s more, as Kes Dama, president of Realtor Web Marketing, says, “Technology is a necessity. It can take the broker of the salesperson to the next level.” Many of you are…

Cityfeet.com April, 2004 Prudential Douglas Elliman bought the residential real estate firm, Goodstein Realty. Dottie Herman, CEO of Prudential Douglas Elliman will oversee all operations including four new offices in Great Neck and Roslyn to its existent 53 offices that stretch from Manhattan to Montauk. Goodstein Realty is a third generation family owned and operated boutique with…