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Wed, Jul 12, 7:30am – 11:00am

Bisnow: Long Island State of the Market

Wed, Jul 12, 7:30am – 11:00am add to calendar 12-07-2017 07:30 12-07-2017 11:00 America/New_York Bisnow: Long Island State of the Market As developers across the country contemplate the future of shopping centers, how are some of Long Island's leading owners strategizing for the year's ahead? What about sprawling residential neighborhoods, from Great Neck, to Rockville Center, and of course, the Hamptons! Join Bisnow for our 2nd Annual Long Island State of the Marekt, where we'll cover all of that, and much more! For information, visit www.bisnow.com. Location to be announced MM/DD/YYYY

Bisnow: Long Island State of the Market

As developers across the country contemplate the future of shopping centers, how are some of Long Island's leading owners strategizing for the year's ahead? What about sprawling residential neighborhoods, from Great Neck, to Rockville Center, and of course, the Hamptons! Join Bisnow for our 2nd Annual Long Island State of the Marekt, where we'll cover all of that, and much more! For information, visit www.bisnow.com.

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Thu, Jul 13, 6:00pm – 7:00pm

2017 Building Brooklyn Awards

Thu, Jul 13, 6:00pm – 7:00pm add to calendar 13-07-2017 18:00 13-07-2017 19:00 America/New_York 2017 Building Brooklyn Awards The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce and its Real Estate & Development Committee present Building Brooklyn Awards, an annual event that recognizes recently completed construction and renovation projects that enrich Brooklyn’s neighborhoods and economy. Building Brooklyn Awards also honors individuals who have made significant contributions toward enhancing the business conditions and economic climate of Brooklyn. For information, visit www.ibrooklyn.com. 1 HOTEL BROOKLYN BRIDGE, Meadow Rue Ballroom, 60 Furman Street Brooklyn, NY MM/DD/YYYY

2017 Building Brooklyn Awards

The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce and its Real Estate & Development Committee present Building Brooklyn Awards, an annual event that recognizes recently completed construction and renovation projects that enrich Brooklyn’s neighborhoods and economy. Building Brooklyn Awards also honors individuals who have made significant contributions toward enhancing the business conditions and economic climate of Brooklyn. For information, visit www.ibrooklyn.com.

1 HOTEL BROOKLYN BRIDGE, Meadow Rue Ballroom, 60 Furman Street Brooklyn, NY map

Wed, Jul 19, 2:00pm – 3:00pm

CAI Webinar: Your Green Canopy: Creating a Tree Inventory and Management Plan for Your Association

Wed, Jul 19, 2:00pm – 3:00pm add to calendar 19-07-2017 14:00 19-07-2017 15:00 America/New_York CAI Webinar: Your Green Canopy: Creating a Tree Inventory and Management Plan for Your Association Do you live in or manage an association that has numerous and/or aging trees? Are you looking for the most efficient, cost-effective way to care for them and keep your association safe and attractive? Learn about new technology that has revolutionized tree inventory and management plans and how those plans can be customized to meet your priorities and budget parameters. Benefits include: budget stabilization, risk management, and data-based decision making. Anyone managing significant tree canopy will not want to miss this webinar! For information, visit www,caionline.org. MM/DD/YYYY

CAI Webinar: Your Green Canopy: Creating a Tree Inventory and Management Plan for Your Association

Do you live in or manage an association that has numerous and/or aging trees? Are you looking for the most efficient, cost-effective way to care for them and keep your association safe and attractive? Learn about new technology that has revolutionized tree inventory and management plans and how those plans can be customized to meet your priorities and budget parameters. Benefits include: budget stabilization, risk management, and data-based decision making. Anyone managing significant tree canopy will not want to miss this webinar! For information, visit www,caionline.org.

Thu, Jul 20, 7:00pm – 9:00pm

CNYC: Condominium Basics for Condominium Unit Owners and Board Members

Thu, Jul 20, 7:00pm – 9:00pm add to calendar 20-07-2017 19:00 20-07-2017 21:00 America/New_York CNYC: Condominium Basics for Condominium Unit Owners and Board Members Condominiums are now a common form of apartment ownership in New York City. Many condominium issues, and laws involving condominiums, are being developed and decided currently. It is common for the new unit owner (and the new Board member) to not yet grasp all of the concepts, issues and laws involving condominiums. In addition, Board members often have little or no experience in operating a building. In this seminar, Andrew P. Brucker, Esq., a past Chairman of the Coop/Condo Law Committee of the New York City Bar, will provide Board members and unit owners in condominiums an analysis of the issues they will face. Among the topics to be covered are the contents of the basic condominium documents (i.e. the Declaration and By-laws), the powers, duties and responsibilities of the Board, the role of the Sponsor, and the business judgment rule and is application to decisions of the Board. The class is not limited to new Board members, as a complete review of condominium documents and laws would be helpful to all Board members, and even unit owners. Advance registration is required. The class is free if your condominium is a member of CNYC, FNYHC, ARC or CAO (members of these organizations - please call or email the CNYC office to reserve); non-members are welcome at a fee of $50 payable in advance. To pre-reserve, use the link below. Or call CNYC at (212) 496-7400, or send e-mail to workshops@CNYC.coop. If you do not pay online, please send payment to CNYC at 250 West 57 Street, Suite 730, NYC 10107. To pay at the door, preregister and add $15. Location to be announced MM/DD/YYYY

CNYC: Condominium Basics for Condominium Unit Owners and Board Members

Condominiums are now a common form of apartment ownership in New York City. Many condominium issues, and laws involving condominiums, are being developed and decided currently. It is common for the new unit owner (and the new Board member) to not yet grasp all of the concepts, issues and laws involving condominiums. In addition, Board members often have little or no experience in operating a building. In this seminar, Andrew P. Brucker, Esq., a past Chairman of the Coop/Condo Law Committee of the New York City Bar, will provide Board members and unit owners in condominiums an analysis of the issues they will face. Among the topics to be covered are the contents of the basic condominium documents (i.e. the Declaration and By-laws), the powers, duties and responsibilities of the Board, the role of the Sponsor, and the business judgment rule and is application to decisions of the Board. The class is not limited to new Board members, as a complete review of condominium documents and laws would be helpful to all Board members, and even unit owners. Advance registration is required. The class is free if your condominium is a member of CNYC, FNYHC, ARC or CAO (members of these organizations - please call or email the CNYC office to reserve); non-members are welcome at a fee of $50 payable in advance. To pre-reserve, use the link below. Or call CNYC at (212) 496-7400, or send e-mail to workshops@CNYC.coop. If you do not pay online, please send payment to CNYC at 250 West 57 Street, Suite 730, NYC 10107. To pay at the door, preregister and add $15.

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Tue, Jul 25, 7:00pm – 8:00pm

CNYC: Legislation Affecting Co-ops and Condos

Tue, Jul 25, 7:00pm – 8:00pm add to calendar 25-07-2017 19:00 25-07-2017 20:00 America/New_York CNYC: Legislation Affecting Co-ops and Condos For decades, CNYC and the Action Committee for Reasonable Real Estate Taxes have sought reform in New York City’s property tax structure to treat all taxpayers fairly. For almost as long, CNYC has opposed legislative attempts to control the Admissions Process in housing cooperatives. And CNYC also supports many legislative proposals which it considers beneficial to its members. With the Albany legislative session at a close and the City’s new fiscal year just begun, this class will look at a variety of legislative proposals of interest to cooperatives and condominiums, with updates on their status and suggestions for how participants can become more involved in the legislative process, to the benefit of the cooperative and condominium communities that are their homes. There is no fee for CNYC members and subscribers to attend this class, or for members of ARC, UHAB and FNYHC , but advance registration is required. Non-affiliates are welcome at a fee of $50. Reserve your place by calling CNYC at (212) 496-7400 or register by clicking the link below to register online. Location to be announced MM/DD/YYYY

CNYC: Legislation Affecting Co-ops and Condos

For decades, CNYC and the Action Committee for Reasonable Real Estate Taxes have sought reform in New York City’s property tax structure to treat all taxpayers fairly. For almost as long, CNYC has opposed legislative attempts to control the Admissions Process in housing cooperatives. And CNYC also supports many legislative proposals which it considers beneficial to its members. With the Albany legislative session at a close and the City’s new fiscal year just begun, this class will look at a variety of legislative proposals of interest to cooperatives and condominiums, with updates on their status and suggestions for how participants can become more involved in the legislative process, to the benefit of the cooperative and condominium communities that are their homes. There is no fee for CNYC members and subscribers to attend this class, or for members of ARC, UHAB and FNYHC , but advance registration is required. Non-affiliates are welcome at a fee of $50. Reserve your place by calling CNYC at (212) 496-7400 or register by clicking the link below to register online.

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Mon, Jul 31 – Tue, Aug 1

REBNY: 2017 Gold and Tennis Outing

Mon, Jul 31 – Tue, Aug 1 add to calendar 31-07-2017 00:00 01-08-2017 00:00 America/New_York REBNY: 2017 Gold and Tennis Outing Golf Tournament - $475 Per Person - Shotgun Format; Tennis Tournament - $350 Per Person; All Day - No Tournament Participation-$275 Includes Lunch, Reception & Dinner $175 Dinner Only. For information, visit www.rebny.com/golf_main.html. For information, visit www.rebny.com. North Shore Country Club, 500 Shore Rd, Glen Head, NY 11545, USA MM/DD/YYYY

REBNY: 2017 Gold and Tennis Outing

Golf Tournament - $475 Per Person - Shotgun Format; Tennis Tournament - $350 Per Person; All Day - No Tournament Participation-$275 Includes Lunch, Reception & Dinner $175 Dinner Only. For information, visit www.rebny.com/golf_main.html. For information, visit www.rebny.com.

North Shore Country Club, 500 Shore Rd, Glen Head, NY 11545, USA map

Thu, Aug 3, 2:00pm – 5:00pm

CAI-CT: Business Partner Ed

Thu, Aug 3, 2:00pm – 5:00pm add to calendar 03-08-2017 14:00 03-08-2017 17:00 America/New_York CAI-CT: Business Partner Ed Business Partner Essentials is being offered as a live course on August 3, 2017 at Amarante’s in New Haven. course to help CAI-member product and service providers better understand CAI, community associations and the industry at large. Individuals who pass the course and maintain CAI membership earn the CAI Educated Business Partner distinction, gaining special recognition among thousands of companies and professionals who support common-interest communities—accountants, attorneys, bankers, insurance professionals, landscapers, painters, reserve specialists, software providers and many others. For information, visit http://www.caict.org. Amarante's Sea Cliff, 62 Cove Street, East Haven, CT MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-CT: Business Partner Ed

Business Partner Essentials is being offered as a live course on August 3, 2017 at Amarante’s in New Haven. course to help CAI-member product and service providers better understand CAI, community associations and the industry at large. Individuals who pass the course and maintain CAI membership earn the CAI Educated Business Partner distinction, gaining special recognition among thousands of companies and professionals who support common-interest communities—accountants, attorneys, bankers, insurance professionals, landscapers, painters, reserve specialists, software providers and many others. For information, visit http://www.caict.org.

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Tue, Sep 19, 6:00pm – 9:30pm

CNYC:Introduction to Co-Op Board Responsibilities: An Intensive Seminar for New Directors

Tue, Sep 19, 6:00pm – 9:30pm add to calendar 19-09-2017 18:00 19-09-2017 21:30 America/New_York CNYC:Introduction to Co-Op Board Responsibilities: An Intensive Seminar for New Directors In this 2-session class, attorney Marc Luxemburg and property manager Gregory Carlson examine all aspects of operating cooperatives. The class is limited to board members of housing cooperatives. It is jointly sponsored by CNYC, the Federation of New York Housing Cooperatives and Condominiums and the Association of Riverdale Cooperatives, each of whose members attend at the member rate. Advanced registration is required. A light supper is served in the break. The cost is $125 per person if your cooperative is a member of CNYC; ARC or FNYHC, $200 for non-members. Pre- reserve, by phone (212) 496- 7400 or e-mail to workshops@CNYC.coop. Payment sent to CNYC at 250 West 57 Street, Suite 730, NYC 10107 confirms your registration. There is a surcharge of $15 for late payment. Location to be announced MM/DD/YYYY

CNYC:Introduction to Co-Op Board Responsibilities: An Intensive Seminar for New Directors

In this 2-session class, attorney Marc Luxemburg and property manager Gregory Carlson examine all aspects of operating cooperatives. The class is limited to board members of housing cooperatives. It is jointly sponsored by CNYC, the Federation of New York Housing Cooperatives and Condominiums and the Association of Riverdale Cooperatives, each of whose members attend at the member rate. Advanced registration is required. A light supper is served in the break. The cost is $125 per person if your cooperative is a member of CNYC; ARC or FNYHC, $200 for non-members. Pre- reserve, by phone (212) 496- 7400 or e-mail to workshops@CNYC.coop. Payment sent to CNYC at 250 West 57 Street, Suite 730, NYC 10107 confirms your registration. There is a surcharge of $15 for late payment.

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Tue, Sep 26, 6:00pm – 9:30pm

CNYC: Introduction to Co-Op Board Responsibilities: An Intensive Seminar for New Directors

Tue, Sep 26, 6:00pm – 9:30pm add to calendar 26-09-2017 18:00 26-09-2017 21:30 America/New_York CNYC: Introduction to Co-Op Board Responsibilities: An Intensive Seminar for New Directors In this 2-session class, attorney Marc Luxemburg and property manager Gregory Carlson examine all aspects of operating cooperatives. The class is limited to board members of housing cooperatives. It is jointly sponsored by CNYC, the Federation of New York Housing Cooperatives and Condominiums and the Association of Riverdale Cooperatives, each of whose members attend at the member rate. Advanced registration is required. A light supper is served in the break. The cost is $125 per person if your cooperative is a member of CNYC; ARC or FNYHC, $200 for non-members. Pre- reserve, by phone (212) 496- 7400 or e-mail to workshops@CNYC.coop. Payment sent to CNYC at 250 West 57 Street, Suite 730, NYC 10107 confirms your registration. There is a surcharge of $15 for late payment. Location to be announced MM/DD/YYYY

CNYC: Introduction to Co-Op Board Responsibilities: An Intensive Seminar for New Directors

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6/23/2017 Creating a Garden Oasis in the City - NY Times

In New York City real estate, outdoor space is a rare commodity. But creating an inviting oasis amid the concrete jungle has its challenges. Try finding furniture that will fit (and not fly off) your 34th-floor balcony when winds pick up. Or drowning out the constant whine of sirens below. And fixing up and maintaining your patch of the outdoors, no matter how tiny, can be expensive and time consuming.
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6/23/2017 Mortgage rates dip slightly, continuing to hover near yearly lows - Chicago Tribune

Mortgage rates seem to be stuck in a holding pattern as they hover near yearly lows.
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6/22/2017 Sheryl Crow sells Noho nest for $2.27M - NY Post

Nine-time Grammy Award-winning musician Sheryl Crow has just sold her loft at 46 Great Jones St. for $2.27 million.
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6/22/2017 Greenpoint's tallest tower reveals swanky basketball court, sun deck in new renders - Curbed

The sales team behind Greenpoint’s tallest tower, The Greenpoint, is drumming up awareness about the project as the condo (and rental) building gets ready to launch sales, and with that they’ve released two new renderings on their social media platforms.
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6/21/2017 Do you need to pay off your mortgage before you retire? - MarketWatch

Many near-retirees pay extra on the mortgage each month, avidly working toward having it paid off by retirement. Is this necessary to have a secure retirement?
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6/21/2017 Mortgage applications hold steady as rates remain low - CNBC

After surging to the highest level since the presidential election, demand for home loans remained steadily elevated last week.
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6/21/2017 Plan would bump playground for $1B real estate project - NY Post

In a move critics say circumvents zoning laws to assist powerful developers, state and city officials plan to relocate an East Harlem children’s playground to accommodate a $1 billion project that would include one of the tallest buildings outside midtown.
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6/20/2017 Supercommuters, skyrocketing commutes, and America’s affordable housing crisis - Curbed

The term “supercommuter,” which refers to those Americans who travel more than 90 minutes each way to work, somewhat blithely suggests something bigger and better.
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6/20/2017 Jake Gyllenhaal Picks Up Loft-Like Condo in Celebrity Stacked New York City Converted Factory Building - Variety

Word on the New York City celebrity real estate street is that “Brokeback Mountain” star Jake Gyllenhaal is the latest Tinseltown luminary to buy into a luxuriously converted late 19th-century factory building in Tribeca that bills itself as paparazzi proof and, hence, has attracted a growing list of privacy and security minded famous folk.
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6/20/2017 A newly built condo isn’t for everyone. But if you’re leaning in that direction, here’s what you should know.- Washington Post

The typical condo resale experience in our current market goes something like this: Property goes live on Thursday; open house is on Sunday; deadline for offers is on Tuesday; offer rejection comes on Wednesday.
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6/20/2017 Brooklyn Heights Condo Project Gets $280M Construction Loan, Green Light - Bisnow

Armed with a construction loan, The Hudson Cos. will move forward on its redevelopment of the Brooklyn Heights Public Library.
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6/20/2017 Condo owners awarded $9M in suit against Hovnanian - NJ.com

A group of condominium owners has been awarded $9 million in a lawsuit against builder Hovnanian over construction problems at a six-story building on the Hudson Riverfront.
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6/19/2017 US housing market squeezing would-be buyers, hiking rents - NY Post

A diminished supply of available homes is swelling prices in large US metro areas from New York to Miami to Los Angeles, squeezing out would-be buyers and pushing up rents as more people are forced to remain tenants.
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6/19/2017 For $595K, a tiny Chinatown condo with lots of storage space - Curbed

An ultra-tiny, ultra-cute condo along Bayard Street in Chinatown has hit the market, asking $595,000. Be warned: this apartment is small, measuring just 371 square feet but if you’re a minimalist at heart, this could be the space for you.
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6/16/2017 Annabelle Selldorf's ritzy East Village condo fully unveils its zinc facade - Curbed

In February this year, we got the first peek at the unique zinc facade of Annabelle Selldorf’s 13-story building on Bowery, and now EV Grieve has brought us images of the nearly-finished structure, completely devoid of all scaffolding.
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6/16/2017 Two condos priced at over $70M under contract at Zeckendorf’s 520 Park - The Real Deal

Contracts for two condominiums asking more than $70 million at Zeckendorf Development’s 520 Park Avenue were signed in the past week.
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6/16/2017 Not Your Mother’s Jersey Shore - NY Times

Knocking on the 2-by-8-inch double beams that form the peaked roof of a waterfront house he is building for his friends, Ross Vardiman admired its solid construction.
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6/15/2017 Bob from “Bob’s Burgers” (and Archer from “Archer”) lists Greenwich Village co-op for $1.8M - Luxury Listings

H. Jon Benjamin, the actor and comedian who voices Bob Belcher on Fox’s “Bob’s Burgers” and Sterling Archer on FX’s “Archer,” has just listed his apartment at 126 West 11th Street for $1.8 million, per city records.
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6/15/2017 Most Trump Real Estate Sold To Secretive Buyers, Report Says - Forbes

Since President Trump won the Republican nomination, the majority of his companies’ real estate sales are to secretive shell companies that obscure the buyers’ identities, according to a report in USA Today.
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6/15/2017 Anbang Says Waldorf Astoria Condo Conversion Proceeding Normally - Bloomberg

The conversion of New York’s landmark Waldorf Astoria hotel into luxury condominiums is moving forward as planned and no delays are anticipated after the property’s owner, China’s Anbang Insurance Group Co., said its chairman was no longer able to carry out his duties, according to a company spokesman in the U.S.
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