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About Kings County
History of Brooklyn - Apr 08 02:57 PM
Brooklyn (named after the Dutch city Breukelen) is one of the five boroughs of New York City. An independent city until its consolidation into New York in 1898, Brooklyn is New York's most populous borough, with nearly 2.5 million residents.[1] If all five boroughs were independent cities, Brooklyn would rank as the third most populous city in the United States, behind Los Angeles and Chicago. Brooklyn is coterminous with Kings County, which is the most populous ...
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Places To Go When Visiting Brooklyn, NY - Apr 01 10:20 PM
A lot of people ask me "Why should I come to Brooklyn, Luke?"
My answer to them is "Why shouldn't you?"
There are a lot of things to do here!
Here are a few:
Brooklyn Museum of Art
Located in central Brooklyn, the second-largest art museum in New York City, and one of the largest in the United States, it houses a prestigious collection of work from ancient Egyptian masterpieces to contemporary art covering almost every culture an art lover could dream ...
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The Real Estate Book of Brooklyn East Celebrates it's 15th Year in Business - Nov 01 09:38 PM
Of the 2 Books in Brookyn, the Brooklyn East book celebrates it's 15th year in business. We are pleased to be such an integral part of the community. In this ever changing enviornment, we have always changed with the times. Come check us out online at www.therealestatebook.com
Brooklyn West, by the way is celebrating it's 5th year in business!!!
For information or for a media kit contact sales@nyreb.com
The Real Estate Book is a nationally franchised multi-media marketing system with over 500 territories ...
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What I Bring to the Table... - Sep 25 06:39 PM
I am a licensed real estate agent working with Exit Realty Professionals in Brooklyn, NY. With an extensive background as a certified IT Project Manager, I have established a reputation as an innovative and results-oriented leader with strong analytical and organizational skills. My professional career has provided me with a unique and invaluable array of life experiences, strengths, and strategies which I bring to the table when working with sellers and buyers in my area.
Passion and motivation as ...
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What I did on Labor Day 2007...What did you do? - Sep 08 05:14 PM
I attended the West Indian-American Labor Day Carnival/Parade. Held in Brooklyn New York, annually.
Can you taste it? Oxtail, Rice and peas, Jerk Chicken, Curry chicken, Beef Patties, Coconut water, Sorrel juice, Cow-foot soup, Callaoo, Plantains, Roasted corn and stew chicken was just some of the food served at the parade.
Can you hear it? The sound of Soca, Reggae,and Calypso had everyone dancing on the streets.
Eastern Parkway was full for the Brooklyn West Indian-American Parade. (Eastern Parkway is a ...
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Foreclosure Skyrocketed 115% - Can You Believe It? - Sep 21 02:29 PM
According to RealtyTrac, foreclosures skyrocketed 115 percent over August of last year nationwide! In NYC the increase has been 30% over the same time period. Of all the boroughs, my beloved Brooklyn fared the worst. Last August we had 822 foreclosure filings, compared to 1,032 this year!
According to RealtyTrac, approx 10,217 homes in Brooklyn are in pre-foreclosure proceedings, another 1,297 are heading to auction, and 2,605 are already owned by banks.
Can you believe it?
As a real estate agent, what can ...
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Home Inspection in Brooklyn; The Right to a Written Report - Jun 18 09:10 PM
In order to feel comfortable hiring a home inspector in Brooklyn, it is important to understand what to expect from an inspector and what your rights are as a client. Many home inspectors, both legitimate and illegitimate, will prey upon clients who do not know what a proper inspection would consist of. By doing cheap and careless inspections, it is possible to carry out a great many "inspections" and turn a larger profit. You can guard ...
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Distressed HomeOwner: Stop Foreclosure Now - Feb 17 10:07 PM
Has a hardship left you 2 or more months behind on your mortgage?
Are you able to resume your mortgage payments, but having trouble catching up?
You may still have enough time to save your home.
WE CAN HELP!
Our team of professionals will treat you fairly - with dignity and complete honesty.
Don't procrastinate - explore all the options available to you
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Tip for Home Buyer: Stabilize Your Financing - Dec 15 08:22 PM
If you're planning to purchase a home and already applied for financing, avoid making major purchases on credit, such as a car, furniture or major appliances, until you close the purchase of your house. Major purchases could negatively impact your credit score and jeopardize your overall financial stability.
I can assist you in choosing the most appropriate financing options for your needs and help you make a smooth transition into your new home.
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Tip for Sellers: Pricing Your Home - Dec 15 08:01 PM
It's easy to get caught up in the excitement of placing a value on your property based on the amount of upgrades you've done to the house, or what you think your next door neighbor may have gotten for their house. The truth of the matter is your home's value is determined by what the buyer is willing to pay for it. Be wary of listing your house too high. If you list at an attractive ...
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Kings County Market Reports
Bedford Stuyvesant Brooklyn NY: Real Estate Market Report 2004-2006 - Aug 26 01:55 PM
Number of home sales in Bedford Stuyvesant:
302 homes closed in 2004; 446 closed in 2005; 531 closed in 2006.
Average Price of a home in Bed Stuy:
2004 sale price of a home in Bed Stuy was 368,065. In 2005 the average sale price rose to 495,332 and by the end of 2006 the average price was 597,46.
Between 2004-2006 the average price of a home in Bedford Stuyvesant rose a whopping 62.3%.
For listings and more community info on Bed-Stuy visit my website.
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Subprime Loans and Their Effect in Brooklyn, NY - Jun 16 06:39 AM
Luke Constantino | June 16th 2007
The loans given to homeowners with less than perfect credit became a fast growing part of business for many mortgage companies the past few years to people who couldn't qualify for a conventional loan. This sounded like a great opportunity to a lot of people with modest incomes. They were able to buy that home and live the American dream.
This has spiked the amount of new homeowners in the very high ...
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The Subprime Market: "Pass The Peanut Butter and Jelly Please?" - Sep 10 03:09 PM
As a Realtor, all I can say is "Wow." Who could have seen from the beginning of the "interest only" loans to the effect on the whole economy? The sub prime loan sure looked like a good thing to someone who was pretty sure they would do a little bit better down the line, but it became this country's nightmare.
We can all see the aftermath, even in NYC. I have seen the foreclose market start to slowly ...
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A market divergence - Apr 30 05:46 PM
Citing an appraisal firm's new study, an article in Crain's reports that Brooklyn residential real estate was pretty robust in the first quarter of the year.
The average sales price for Brooklyn homes is said to have increased 9% to $757,000 during the first three months of the year. This is based on sales date covering single-family homes, multi-family homes and condominiums.
Single-family prices rose even more: 13% to $688,000 from a year ago. It gets better (or ...
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Bank Foreclosure Buying A Good Deal? Hell Yeah!!! - Apr 24 07:05 AM
A bank foreclosure listing can include foreclosures at public and private auction, pre-foreclosure listings and real estate owned properties. These properties are sold mostly below the actual market value price. The value may even decreases up to 60 percent of the current market value for similar properties. This means that you can enjoy the benefits of purchasing foreclosure property without the backlash of large monthly house payments.
You can watch for bank foreclosure listings and make ...
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City Real Estate Market Rebounds Sharply - Apr 15 11:39 AM
The lower prices and negative psychology that dominated the New York City real estate market last year went "poof!" last month as the bonus-rich and others showed a renewed appetite for residential properties of all shapes and asking prices. Overall, both prices and the number of signed contracts rose more than 10% year-over-year in January. "[Buyers'] psychology has changed," said Frederick W. Peters, the president of the Warburg Realty Partnership. "For almost two years, they've been ...
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Foreclosures Hit Brooklyn Hard - Apr 15 06:43 AM
"By the end of 2008, 6,100 families in Brooklyn could be at risk of losing their homes"
The next two years could leave thousands of Brooklynites homeless, as the aftermath spawned by a "rogue" industry comes to light, a federal lawmaker recently warned. A rash of foreclosures fueled by subprime mortgages is the cause, according to Senator Charles Schumer.
And for many, the future could be grim.
Schumer's analysis showed that in the next two years, 91,000 families ...
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NEW YORK REAL ESTATE: THE SUDDENLY AFFORDABLE ALTERNATIVE - Nov 29 11:00 PM
The credit crunch and subprime meltdown creates affordable ownership opportunities for the middle class
BROOKLYN, NY - November 30, 2007 - Young professionals and blue class workers are fueling what's left of the real estate market in New York City (with the exception of Manhattan). Nationwide (including the boroughs) real estate prices have been declining for most of 2007. This is primarily caused by delinquencies in mortgages made over the past 4 years to subprime and no ...
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Kings County News & Events
IKEA in Brooklyn? Pass THe Sweedish Meatballs! - Apr 15 11:11 AM
IKEA is about to realize its dream of building its first store in New York City next to the loading docks of Red Hook, Brooklyn. Last week, the Swedish furniture manufacturer and its brokers announced that IKEA has purchased a 48-acre Brooklyn waterfront site from U.S. Dredging Corp. for $31.25 million. The retail giant plans to build a 346,000 s/f store and 1,400 parking spaces on the land, in addition to creating a waterfront esplanade and ...
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Lt. Colonel Peter F. Provenzale, The "Perfect" Dad....by Feng Shui Long Island - Jun 13 08:29 PM
I don't believe I ever realized how fortunate I was to have such a wonderful father and role model in my life. I somehow thought that ALL fathers did the things my father did for their children. Lots of hugs, encouragement, fun days and wonderful trips-laughter was always on the menu. So was love.
When I turned 12 and began going out to concerts, things seemed to change I started to realize just how special ...
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Why Should I Hire a Realtor? - Apr 15 11:34 PM
WHY HIRE A REALTOR?
When you're ready to think about buying or selling your property, you need to ask yourself the following questions: Do you have the time, energy, sources of information, and contacts to do the job yourself? If you were one of the 'do-it-yourself' people, would the results be as good as or better than they would be if you had professional assistance? Would it have gone smoother? Would it have given you more ...
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Judge Ruled. Foxtons Sold Their Listings. - Oct 29 03:28 PM
Excerpt from The Associated Press...
A federal court decision last week cleared the way for real estate companies to purchase thousands of New Jersey and New York property listings held by bankrupt discount brokerage Foxtons.Rahway, N.J.-based Maplewood Homes will buy more than 3,400 New Jersey listings for $100,000, while Brooklyn, N.Y.-based Fillmore Real Estate is spending $110,000 for hundreds of listings in New York.The bankruptcy court ruled that Foxtons customers who signed a three- or six-month contract ...
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Tip for Sellers: Get Professional Representation - Jan 11 09:53 PM
Selling your house is often one of the largest monetary transaction you may have in your lifetime. The real estate sale process becomes increasingly complex every day. A real estate professional can help you avoid the pitfalls and losses that may result from your unfamiliarity with the legal requirements and disclosures. Here are a few other reasons why hiring an experienced real estate agent is a smart decision in selling your home:
Knowledge of the Market and ...
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Real Estate Abbreviations - Cracking The Secret Code - May 18 07:25 AM
By Luke Constantino | May 18, 2007
How many times have you seen Abbreviations after A Realtor's name or in an ad from the newspaper you didn't understand? I've been in real estate for years and I don't even understand some of them! There seems to be an abbreviation for everything. I've compiled a list of abbreviations most from my experience and some from different sources to make things easier to understand:
1C, 2C 1 or 2 car ...
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Coney Island's "Cyclone Rollercoaster" Turns 80!!! - Jun 29 04:40 PM
You haven't been to Coney Island unless you took a ride on "The Cyclone"!
It started to roar in 1927 when roller coasters were at the beginning of becomming bigger and better. Evevthough there are many rollercoasters today that are much bigger and faster, The Cyclone give a gut wrenching ride with alot of rattling, the pull chaines making an errie clinking noise and hair pin turns that make you think you're going to fall right on to Surf Avenue!
So ...
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GMAC Elegant Homes Program - Feb 24 03:35 PM
There are various companies and programs out there that claim to be Fine Homes Programs.
At Appleseed Realty GMAC Real Estate, I believe our program is truly one that offers the owners exposure the others don't.
At GMAC we believe it starts with Premier Service. The criteria we use is the home must be in the 10% of the market place. We utilize various means of promotional activity that reaches local, national and international prospective buyers. We ...
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5 Signs that your House Is Overpriced - Jun 01 09:33 PM
Luke Constantino | June 1, 2007
Have you walked around some residential neighborhoods lately? Sometimes you can see 5 houses for sale on the same block... Since Last Year!!!
A home can be a source of debt or wealth. Many people want their homes to pay their bills or to buy up to a better place. Let's take into account that it really doesn't matter what you think your house is worth. What matters is what the ...
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Back to my Brooklyn Roots - Mar 29 11:12 AM
It's with great pleasure and excitement, that I am proud to announce my recent opportunity to return to Brooklyn where it all began. I started real estate in 1983 in East Flatbush. I then migrated to the Sheepshead Bay/Midwood area in 1986. I eventually became a co-owner of a Century 21 Office which lasted until the early 1990's. Because of family responsibilities I took a small Hiatus returning to Real Estate in 1998to Appleseed Realty as ...
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Kings County Listings
BROOKLYN NEW CONSTRUCTION 2 FAMILY HOME - Jun 07 09:07 AM
BROOKLYN NEW CONSTRUCTION 2 FAMILY HOME
2 Family, House features
$659,000
Bsmt/Subfl: Full With Ose 1st Floor: 3 Bedroom, Lr, Dr, Eik, Full Bath 2nd Floor: 3 Bedroom, Lr, Dr, Eik, Full Bath
New Construction, Close To Shopping And Transportation. Owner Motivated.
Visit Remax NY Homes for more info
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BROOKLYN NEW CONSTRUCTION 2 FAMILY HOME - May 28 09:16 PM
BROOKLYN NEW CONSTRUCTION 2 FAMILY HOME
2 Fam, House features
Bsmt/Subfl: Full With Ose 1st Floor: 3 Bedroom, Lr, Dr, Eik, Full Bath 2nd Floor: 3 Bedroom, Lr, Dr, Eik, Full Bath
ASKING $639,000
New Construction, Close To Shopping And Transportation. Owner Motivated.
VISIT REMAX NY HOMES FOR MORE INFO
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Brooklyn NY Rental - Kensington two bedroom - May 14 10:14 AM
Huge 2 Bedroom with additional finished Rec/family room below. This apartment boasts an oversized Master Bedroom that leads directly to your very own outside patio. Beautiful hard wood floors in living and common room with brand new carpeting in bedrooms. Nothing to do but move into this spacious lower half of privately owned two family. Located only minutes to all trains, Ditmas Park and all your community needs.
2 bedroom
$2300
1st month
1 month Security
plus brokers fee/open to co-broke
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BEST INVESTMENT/GREAT INCOME ASIAN RESTAURANT!!! - Apr 09 09:03 AM
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WHY BUY A CONDO WHEN YOU CAN OWN A HOUSE? - Apr 09 08:55 AM
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Why buy a Condo when you can own a house? - Apr 04 05:12 PM
Why buy a Condo when you can own a house?
312 Bay 13th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11214
$540,000
This beautiful cozy house with a finished basement also has a
community drive, separate garage with a deck on top and is
a block away from The Belt Parkway.
This house is also one block away from The Shore Promenade which is great for walking, jogging, bike riding and has a magnificent view of The Verrazano Bridge, Statue of Liberty and the New ...
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SHORT SALE - Semi-Det 3Fam Brick - SUBMIT BEST OFFER! - Feb 15 07:39 AM
This semi-detached 3 Family recent construction features 2 Full Baths in each unit. The top two floors have 4 Bedrooms each, and the ground floor features 3 Bedrooms. Each unit has separate boilers and hot water tanks, hardwood floors, ample closets, new appliances, rear patio, and large windows. Subjected to lender’s approval for Short Sale. Submit Best Offer.
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Price Reduced: Multi-Family Building in East New York - Jan 21 03:54 PM
Price Reduced to $789,000This Multi Family Building in East New York is a great investment opportunity! This Multi-Family Building Features 12 Apartments each with 2 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bath, Living Room and Kitchen. The Annual Income is Approximately $101,000 with expenses of ONLY $43,848! Call our office today for more details!
Asking: $875,000
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Very Spacious 1 Family Brick - $379K (Brownsville) - Jan 06 09:47 PM
This well kept 1 family is a 2BR duplex with a finished basement. The top floor has 2 very large bedrooms and a full bathroom. The walk-in level comes with the kitchen, dining room, half bath, and living room. This brick beauty has a large backyard, front yard, driveway, and is in move in condition. Located on a quiet tree lined block, this is an excellent option for first time homebuyers. Bldg 18 x 31. Lot ...
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2 Family Mixed Use in Prime Location (Flatbush) - $699K - Nov 30 09:00 AM
2 Family plus Store located on busy Flatbush Avenue. Original details in Apartments. Building in good condition. Full finished Basement with Separate entrance. Delivered vacant.
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Top Real Estate Agents & Brokers:
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Luke Constantino
RE/MAX Professionals
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Brooklyn, NY
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Marcia Kirton, Brooklyn, NY - EXIT Realty
EXIT Realty Professionals
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Brooklyn, NY
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Malika Cumbie Brooklyn NY Realtor
EXIT Realty Professionals
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Brooklyn, NY
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Yahaira Cruz
Century21 City View
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Brooklyn, NY
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David Smith
Fillmore Realty
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Brooklyn, NY
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Ghandi Abudayeh
Century 21 city View
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Brooklyn, NY
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Yassar Ayub
Coldwell Banker Labarca
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Brooklyn, NY
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Townhouse Real Estate, Inc.
Townhouse Real Estate, Inc.
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Brooklyn, NY
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Christopher Howard
Fillmore Real Estate
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Brooklyn, NY
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Phillip Gilgeours
Exit Realty Professionals
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Brooklyn, NY
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Top Mortgage Professionals:
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Joel Silberstein
The Silberstein Group at Trump Financial
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Brooklyn, NY
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First Meridian Mortgage/Trump Financial
First Meridian Mortgage/Trump Financial
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Brooklyn, NY
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Yael Ishakis
MC Funding
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Brooklyn, NY
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Funding for Dummies
Funding for Dummies
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Brooklyn, NY
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Robert Shaw
1st Suffolk mortgage
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Brooklyn, NY
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Shea Zilbershlag
Fairmont Funding
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Brooklyn, NY
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Hymie Serure
Trachtman & Bach, Inc.
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Brooklyn, NY
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Sam Goldberg
Parkview Mortgage
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Brooklyn, NY
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anthony santangelo
fillmore real estate
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Brooklyn, NY
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Mark Neuman
Approved Funding
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Brooklyn, NY
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