Elliman Insider
Neighborhood Trends, Market Insights & Design Inspiration
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Jane Powers: On Becoming “City Jane”
Attitude is 90% of the job. Modeling forced me to build and develop a thick skin. I bring that into my real estate career. For Douglas Elliman agent Jane Powers, figuring out her life’s calling was a two-step job. From an early age, she knew she wanted to be a model. What she didn’t know was that she would find her life’s second passion once she started a career in real estate. Elliman Insider speaks with Jane for the inside scoop on her successful modeling career, what it was... -
6 Easy Home Improvements to Prepare Your Home for Sale
If you’re preparing to put your home on the market, you should take a critical look around your house for things that could use a bit of sprucing up. Investing some time and a little bit of money to make small home improvements will go a long way with buyers. Here’s a list of the best places to spend, and easy updates to make, to see the greatest return on your investment. 1. Paint A fresh coat of paint goes a long way to making a home feel updated. Neutrals on the walls in light-toned... -
On the Market: 6 Coastal Florida Homes for $1M
Whether on the Gulf coast or the Atlantic Ocean side of Florida, there’s no denying that The Sunshine State has some of the most beautiful white sand beaches in the world. So how do you choose where to buy? To help you decide, we’re comparing six homes in six different beach towns to show you what you can get for $1 million across Florida. Gulf Coast 5173 Horseshoe Place | St. Petersburg, Florida | 6 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms | $975,000 A gracious and open ranch-style home offer... -
SHOW & TELL: Rick Rosa and Alexander Pereira
The names Rick Rosa and Alexander Pereira are synonymous with Long Island City real estate. From their great admiration for the community and local businesses to their role in the new developments that have become part of LIC’s great lure, this duo’s combination of style and professionalism sets them apart. In this episode of Show and Tell, find out how they keep things in perspective, while delivering some of the best views of Manhattan from two of their newest developments at Greystone LIC... -
Agents Who Give Back: Jason Fusaro for the Ronald McDonald House Long Island
It was a tragedy that led Douglas Elliman Northport agent Jason Fusaro to start volunteering with his two dogs—Australian Shepherds—Lulu and Darla. Jason’s son Oliver, born with a condition called Hirschsprung’s disease which affected his large intestine, passed away suddenly in winter 2019 at the age of only three-and-a-half. Through this devastating loss, Jason and his wife, Kathleen, found strength in the unconditional love of their dogs. “At my son’s wake, I made ... -
My Neighborhood: Hampton Bays
Born and raised in Hampton Bays, Simone Scotto has seen a lot of changes to “the gateway to the Hamptons” over the years. Through it all, his hometown has remained a tight-knit community where people buy local and “come together to help” anyone in need, says Scotto. That spirit of generosity and goodwill convinced him to raise his own children here. In fact, the Scotto family is something of a local institution. Simone and his sister, Rachele Scotto-Kull, have owned the popular S... -
5 Fort Lauderdale Homes Perfect for Yacht Lovers
Fort Lauderdale is often considered the yachting capital of the world, and for good reason. With more than 300 miles of inland waterways and 50,000 registered yachts, Fort Lauderdale is the perfect home for water lovers. It makes sense then that the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show would be hosted in this boating Mecca, returning in 2019 for a 60th year and running from October 30 through November 3 and where Douglas Elliman proudly returns as a sponsor. And, since nothing pairs better... -
Harvard Square: From Sticky Buns to Sweet Memories
When Joanne Chang first fell in love with Harvard Square, her mind was on complex equations, not on the sticky buns that are her calling card these days. She attended Harvard College, graduating with a degree in applied mathematics and economics, headed for a career as a management consultant. Chef Joanne Chang As it turned out, consulting wasn’t in her future. Nevertheless, 25 years after graduating, Chang returned to Harvard Square to open a branch of her wildly popular Flour Bak... -
What are the Features of a Pre-War Apartment?
The term “pre-war” is used often in New York City real estate to designate an apartment that was built before World War II. There’s a certain allure to a pre-war apartment with its original details that harken back to a bygone time. Features such as hardwood floors, intricate moldings, high ceilings, a wood burning fireplace and even tin ceilings are common in pre-war buildings and lend to the character these apartments possess. A desirable layout of pre-war apartments is the &...