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February Newsletter |
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33 years ago this month, I began my career in NYC real estate and oh boy, it’s been quite a rollercoaster ride. Fortunately, there have been more ups than downs.
When I started, the technology wasn’t quite where it is today, obviously. Besides the landline, fax machines were the main means with which to communicate. Email came on the scene in the mid-90s as Internet Mail, later renamed Outlook, and mobile devices were not yet in wide use. My first cell phone in 1996'ish, was the Motorola Microtac, I believe the first flip phone. A majority of the properties were offered on an open-listing basis with limited info printed on index cards! 1989 2022 |
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In 1989: •A 30 year mortgage rate (February) was 10.65%. •David Dinkins was elected as the city’s first African American Mayor. •Seinfeld began it’s historic run. •The Yankees finished in 5th place at 74-87. But I was still a loyal fan! Where were YOU in 1989? |
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Welcome to Compass Curated, a collection of our most prestigious properties across the country, delivered to your inbox each month. |
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Compass Q4 2021 Brooklyn Market Insights Report. This report highlights the prevailing trends shaping the market. |
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East Coast Real Estate in the News |
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Tampa Bay Home 1st Successfully Sold as an NFT (non-fungible token) in US How can a house, which is physical, be sold as a digital asset? B asically, the NFT was digital paperwork for the rights to a limited liability company, or LLC, that was created for the house. So, the buyer gets the rights to the LLC and, by extension, the literal home itself. The winning bidder bought using cryptocurrency. Read More. |
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Lawsuit Targets Rezoning’s Rule for Converting Units Reserved for Artists “The [Soho] rezoning underwent a thorough public review process, which included a comprehensive environmental impact statement,” a city Law Department spokesperson said in a statement. “We have successfully defended this rezoning before, and we aim to do so again.” TRD has the latest. |
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Local Happenings |
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Believe it or Not! |
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Back to the Future and... |
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A 1922 Novelist Predicts What the World Will Look Like in 2022 Yes, wireless telephones, 8-hour flights to Europe & more! The NY Herald commissioned English novelist W.L. George to share his sense of things to come. He described a world in which “commercial flying will have become entirely commonplace, reducing the separation of America and Europe to 8 hours, Wireless telephones will result in generations who’ll never have seen a wire outlined against the sky. OC article. |
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Back to the Dark Ages: BANNED |
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Books on Race & Sexuality Disappearing From Texas Schools in Record Numbers Gone: “Jack of Hearts (and Other Parts)” Gone: “The Handsome Girl and Her Beautiful Boy” Gone: “All Boys Aren’t Blue” Gone: “Lawn Boy” Gone: "New Kid" Gone: "Out of Darkness" 400 titles from 1 library alone taken off the shelves - stories dealing with race, sexuality & gender. A must read/watch! |
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Art |
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Sotheby's Presents: Masters Week |
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Lily Bua gives mom and dad a comprehensive private tour late January, a few days before the excitement began. *Botticelli’s The Man of Sorrows sold in excess of $45M* |
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Health & Fitness |
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Celebrating Black History Month The NYC Marathon & New York Road Runners would not exist without founding president and a pioneering figure in running, Ted Corbitt. Ted had a unique dedication to the sport and a passion for excellence that carried over into every aspect of his life. He completed an incredible lifetime total of 223 marathons and ultramarathons. |
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The Science of Crying *Basal tears: provide lubrication to the eye and nourishment and act as a barrier of protection to the cornea. *Reflex tears: occur in response to harmful irritants and help wash away anything foreign that gets into the eye. *Emotional tears: happen in response to biological, psychological, and sociological factors. Interesting read @ PsychCentral |
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Major Breakthrough Could Dramatically Extend Human Longevity Aging has such a profound effect on our cells and genes. The effects mentioned in this article are just some examples but a much bigger question emerges: why does this happen? Why do we age? READ ON for some of the answers but clearly, many questions still remain. |
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Double-time as Photo of the Month & |
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Featured Listings |
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