Life Per Square Foot

New legislation passed that requires a green roof and/or solar panels on all new roofs constructed in NYC beginning this week (November 2019) as a part Local Law 92 & 94. This sweeping legislation is a part of the Climate Mobilization Act (CMA) which sets new energy standards in an effort to reduce the heat created by buildings, which are responsible for 2/3 of the city's greenhouse gas emissions. In this episode we interview Marni Majorelle, the founder of Alive Structures, a company that builds and designs green roofs and the creator of Kingsland Wildflowers at Broadway Stages in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Learn about green roof construction, tax incentives and how it can improve your property value. Moreover we delve into deeper issues involving climate change, personal and civic responsibilities and how the real estate community can make an impact. Do well, do good (and comply with the law!) with a green roof. Marni was interviewed by the NYTimes this past weekend, more on that here: https://www.nytimes.c

The decision of buying a home in New York is as much about the neighborhood as it is about the development. But as neighborhoods undergo rapid transformations with a revolving door of businesses, what happens when where you live isn’t where you remember buying? Join us and local restaurateur Dija Amer, of Taco Chulo, as we dive into the fascinating and occasionally wild experiences she has accumulated over her 10+ years of running a local business in ever-evolving Williamsburg. Together, we discuss what makes a good retail space, why landlords choose to leave storefronts vacant, and even talk about Dija’s theory of a “cursed space.” If you'd like to get in touch you can find us at KantinSingerteam@corcoran.com. Find Dija at TacoChulo.com (they deliver!) or 318 Grand St., Brooklyn NY 11211.

Earlier in our career we had the experience of selling two apartments in the same line (same layout, same square footage, same view) in the same season; one was well staged and the other... was not. The well staged apartment traded for $175,000 more (!), and this began our fascination with staging. In this podcast we analyze the psychology behind home staging with Dr. Paula Madrid, interior designer, stager and clinical psychologist. Why does furniture matter when the apartment is delivered vacant? How large or small, what colors should you use, what is the difference between staging and interior design and how proper staging can help someone self actualize their dreams. If you'd like to get in touch you can find Paula here: paulamadridinteriors@gmail.com and you can reach us at KantinSingerteam@corcoran.com.

When it comes to buying or renting an apartment in NYC, data is king, and easy access to it is key. StreetEasy, the dominant NYC listing aggregator site, began as a startup in 2006 and was bought by the real estate listing conglomerate Zillow in 2013. In recent years as the company has grown more powerful, its business practices have shifted and as a result, the site has become less transparent and reliable as it attempts to find ways to disrupt the industry it initially sought to unify. We interview real estate expert, Phil Horigan, the owner of Leasebreak.com, Frele.com & GetFirstPeek.com as we discuss the history and industry drama around a battle between rental brokers and StreetEasy over a new daily fee-per-listing, as well as the practice of selling screen real estate and your contact info to the highest bidder, all in an attempt to capture you and become your broker--without you even realizing it. If you'd like to learn more, visit Phil's site at Flowfreely.com. And if you’d like to connect you can f

Interview with co-host Maurice Singer about his purchase and current renovation of a Brooklyn townhouse. How to find, finance the construction, choose a GC, architect and Maurice’s daily struggle to be design savvy while staying within budget. Want to learn more? Contact Maurice or Cory at Maurice.Singer@corcoran.com or Cory.Kantin@corcoran

Introduction to the metric that New Yorkers are obsessed with: Price per square foot. How one should use this barometer while searching and selling, and an intro to our namesake, Life per Square Foot. Sources: Corcoran Report 2nd Quarter 2017 and Zillow, 8/21/17 Questions or comments-- feel free to contact us at: Cory.Kantin@corcoran.com / Msinger@corcoran.com