Luke Constantino

Luke Constantino| March 22, 2009

Sounds like the beginning to a bad joke, huh?

Before I worked in real estate, I was a stock broker for a very successful firm just when oil and gas was shooting up in the early 90's. Most of the brokers knew each from working with one another at different firms from time to time. We received incentives and perks for pushing the firms IPOs or just generating a lot of sales.

Some of the perks were trips to New Zealand, Tahiti, a Rolex watch or Krugerrand gold coins. The presidents of the firm would give out bonuses based on merit at the end of the year, even though everyone in the firm made a very good income. Some of these bonuses were more than what 10 people combined make a year.

I always thought that year-end bonuses were given on merit, achievement and an upward income in the firm. I do not see that happening with AIG, Citicorp or these other companies.

How many houses can you buy with these bonuses? How many families can you get out of foreclosure? If one of each of these executives bought one house or took one family out of foreclosure nationwide each year, our country would be a lot better off.

Think about that when you're sticking your key in the door of your estate, John Q. CEO.

Luke Constantino
Commercial | Residential
RE/MAX at THE SLOPE
Direct: (212) 300-3919 | Fax: (360) 368-0098
http://LukeConstantino.com

Luke Constantino| March 20, 2009

This is a very different market today than it was 2 years ago. If you don't stay current and work with an educated mortgage company you can miss out on quite a bit of business. Gone are the days where you can say "That's a good question, let me get back to you on that", you have to stay current and knowledgeable. Buyers are very intelligent and know more than you think.

I am more current with this ever changing market, more than I ever was in the past. Along with years of experience I'm ready, this will be a great year.

Good luck to all my peers.

Luke Constantino
Commercial | Residential
RE/MAX at THE SLOPE
Direct: (212) 300-3919 | Fax: (360) 368-0098
http://LukeConstantino.com

I have been marketing this property from the beginning of January and haven't gotten any calls on it. I have made over forty inquiries to different developers in the area to no avail. I think the commercial market in my area must be extremely slow because this is an excellent development area.

The other corners close to the have condo developments on them. Too bad the mayor took away the fifteen year tax abatement.

If anyone has any serious buyers or this area please contact me as soon as you can.

Thank you.

Luke Constantino
Commercial | Residential
RE/MAX at THE SLOPE
Direct: (212) 300-3919 | Fax: (360) 368-0098

By Luke Constantino | Friday, March 06, 2009

Brooklyn has quickly become one of the most desirable boroughs to live in New York City. There is a vast majority of neighborhoods and different ethnic backgrounds here which makes it (in my opinion) the greatest place to live. You have a majority of ethnic restaurants, museums, entertainments and parks that outweigh Manhattan by far. Why Brooklyn than Manhattan? It's less expensive and more residential...

It's a place where people live.

(Some kids playing "Stickball" on a residential street in Brooklyn)

Before buying or renting a place in Brooklyn:

"DO YOUR HOMEWORK!!!"

One of the best sites that I have found to give you a great description of an area you're thinking of moving into is "PropertyShark"

http://www.propertyshark.com/mason/nyc/index.html

It gives you graphs and descriptions on everything from property size, household income and age distribution! If you wanted to be in a neighborhood that has a lot of children, younger crowd or more adults they have a graph that shows you!

Or just call me and ask (212) 300-3919

A typical Brooklyn Street

Here are some other sites that might help you:

http://www.trulia.com/

http://www.zillow.com/

And the all time famous "Craigslist" (Great for finding apartments too!):

http://newyork.craigslist.org/cgi-bin/apartments.cgi

There are many things here that make Brooklyn one of the most famous places in the world. I was born and raised here, seen it change a lot and can honestly say...

Luke and Marty Markowitz, Brooklyn Borough President at a neighborhood function.

It has changed for the better.

You will also need an experienced Realtor. One who knows Brooklyn inside and out, who can help you. There are alot of very beautiful things here only a native (like myself) can show you. Experience counts now more than ever in this ever changing market.

WITHOUT A DOUBT, I WILL GET THE LOWEST PRICE WHEN WORKING FOR A BUYER...

GUARANTEED.

I would be glad to help anyone who seriously wants to move into one of the greatest places in the world...

Brooklyn, N.Y.

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My name is Luke Constantino...

And this is my home.

Luke Constantino
Commercial | Residential
RE/MAX at THE SLOPE
Direct: (212) 300-3919 | Fax: (360) 368-0098
http://LukeConstantino.com

As of today the commercial market here is very, very slow. Along with that a majority of small boutique type businesses have gone out of business leaving a lot of main avenues dotted with "Store for Rent" signs. It seems as if more and more businesses are either consolidating of leaving altogether.

(I'm sorry, I liked the name.)

As for the residential market (Houses 1-4 family) it is a perfect time to buy and a lot of people know it. The majority of low priced homes are being sold to a lot of first time home buyers here. The "trifecta" (What I call the artificially lowered mortgage rates, the 8,000 tax return from the government and the 18% drop in the market) makes it prime time. I'm noticing a lot of floaters:

"Hurry up already! I'm waiting here!!!"

These are people who haven't found what they are looking for and call constantly.

I will update on the status of our market as it changes.

Luke Constantino
Commercial | Residential
RE/MAX at THE SLOPE
Direct: (212) 300-3919 | Fax: (360) 368-0098
http://LukeConstantino.com