Sold Via FaceTime

You can buy almost anything from your phone these days, from dinner for two, to movie tickets and used cars. Now, New York real estate joins that list. We just worked with buyers from Michigan who placed an offer on the spot thanks to a video tour with FaceTime.

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Cindy Scholz
From The Desk of Cindy: Milken Update

April and May were packed full of conferences ranging from mindfulness, real estate, finance, and blockchain. Below you will find my key takeaways from Milken that are relevant to you. Many people asked who I was most excited to hear speak and it was no question- Sam Zell, the legendary real estate investor and business rebel is known for his bold market moves and creative antics.

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Cindy Scholz
Sunnyside Yards

Just last week the city of New York and Amtrak announced that they have hired a firm to plan out a master development site that could change the face of Queens. Sunnyside Yards is slated for redevelopment and is primed to model Hudson Yards as a megadevelopment.

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Cindy Scholz
The Entrepreneur In All of Us

This month I had the privilege of hosting some of the most distinguished female real estate agents in NYC at Compass HQ. The theme of the event was entrepreneurship and I want to share some of the words of wisdom from our esteemed panelists.

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Cindy Scholz
Is Renter's Insurance Worth It?

Although 95 percent of people who own homes carry homeowners insurance, only about 40% of renters have renters insurance, despite the fact that the average cost of a policy is around $200. One reason is that mortgages often require insurance, but that doesn't explain the whole picture.

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Cindy Scholz
Is It a Buyer's Or Seller's Market? Yes!

People always ask us if the market right now is a seller's market or a buyer's market and recently the answer is "Yes, both." So how can that be? New York's real estate market has become split based on price point and neighborhood -- those selling at higher price points, $2M and up, are making price cuts and dealing with more days on market.

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Cindy Scholz
Take Me Out to the Brewery

Beer Nerds throughout the five boroughs are excited about a new addition at Citi Field that has (almost) nothing to do with baseball. Danish Cult favorite beer brewer Mikkeller has opened a brewery, the brand's first on the east coast, directly behind the right field.

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Cindy Scholz
Soori High Line

Every other Tuesday we have a sales meeting for all New York City Compass agents, and this week it was held at Compass New Development project, Soori High Line! Not only was it nice to break away from the traditional meeting spot on the 8th floor of Compass HQ, but it was even better having the opportunity to privately tour one of the city’s most buzzworthy new condo projects.

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Cindy Scholz
Empire State of Sparkle

The Empire State Building now has a flashy nightly light show -- according to Time Out, the Empire State Building will now be putting on a sparkling light show on the hour, every hour, between sunset and 2am. The sassy skyscraper sparkle parties will last for five minutes and showcase the building’s advanced LED light system, that was completely overhauled in 2012.

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Introducing Brendan

Hey there, it’s nice to meet you. I can’t tell you how excited I am to have joined Compass, but more importantly, the Scholz Team! You’re probably wondering who I am, where I came from, and why I decided to join Compass and this team.

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Cindy Scholz
Credit Freeze

Tax season means that everyone is looking at their financials- from corporate entities to mom and pop shops to individual employees, it's the time of year to take a step back and asses. One important step in that process should also be to check your credit score and make sure that nothing looks out of the ordinary.

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Cindy Scholz
Cook Up Some Color

One frequently overlooked design element in kitchens, and especially in New York kitchens, is color. Like many of you, we appreciate the clean and fresh feel of a muted or white kitchen; but adding color can go a long way to add style and personality to your home.

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Cindy Scholz
Yorkies in New York

According to the New York Times, the beloved Yorkie, aka the Yorkshire Terrier, is the number 1 dog in New York City as of 2016. Here at The Scholz Team, we certainly understand why. Yorkies are highly intelligent, independent, and courageous -- all good traits to have to make it in the city.

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Cindy Scholz and Anita Durst Describe Tinder for Real Estate

Cindy Scholz was recently featured in a Real Estate Weekly article featuring her prominent role in chashama- a New York-based charity that works to secure space for artists to create and display their art in the city. Anita Durst heads the organization and supplies the knowledge and institutional support of her family's longtime business.

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Cindy Scholz
Ceiling Improvements

Ceilings are always above us, but not always considered. Here are 3 great ways to upgrade the aesthetics of your space and increase the value of your home. If you are considering remodeling a space, be open to the idea of putting money towards the ceiling for a simple way to make a big impact. Just whatever you do, don't do popcorn cielings!

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Eye Sores No More

Every home has a few eyesores that may spoil the whole look or design of a space. We'd like to share some easy ways to cover them up and keep your home feeling complete.

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Cindy Scholz
Women Investing in Sustainable Empowerment

Women Investing in Sustainable Empowerment is The Scholz Team initiative to inspire women to seek and secure the keys to their own financial independence. Through WISE, our clients can work with a talented team of female attorneys, financial advisors, mortgage brokers, designers, and real estate professionals to find, purchase, sell, or rent their home or investment.

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Cindy Scholz