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Just a quick note to let you know that we pushed a new PropertyLife page layout to production!

Go check it out here.

Propertyqube will be the host of a new NYC Neighborhood Blog called City Pulse! We are happy and thrilled to bring some of the best NYC bloggers together to provide a content rich resource for any of you looking for neighborhood information.

City Pulse will be a place to learn about the many neighoborhoods that make up NYC, read reviews on new building developments, find out information on local events and much more! We are excited to announce our first regular contributor to City Pulse, Mitchell Hall!

Check out our introduction post here and if you think you maybe interested in reading City Pulse on a regular basis, we would encourage you to subscribe!

Do you have listings that feed into Google Base? Well here’s your chance to claim them with only three simple steps!

Step One: Log in!

Step Two: Search for your listings here using the criteria box in the left hand side bar

Step Three: Click “Claim your listing”

That’s it! It really is that simple. So what happens after you claim your listings?

We add your profile pic, a small blurb about your expertise and a link to your profile for the world to see!

Check out a listing Debbie Garrigan claimed!

We also feed the listings you claim right into your profile!

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Featured Blog

Phoenix Real Estate | Phoenix Homes for Sale | All Phoenix Real Estate

Written by: Jonathan Dalton

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Featured Agent

Mitchell Hall – New York, NY

Expertise
A native New Yorker, I gained appreciation and knowledge of Manhattan’s different neighborhoods, buildings, architecture, culture and diversity at an early age. My knowledge of each neighborhood’s unique personality is what makes me adept at matching people with properties.

Learn more about Mitchell:

* Check out his profile
* See Mitchell in the local New York PropertyLife network

Do you know Mitchell? Log in and give him a recommendation for consumers to ohh and ahh over!

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Connect and converse with active buyers and sellers!

Check out some recent conversations taking place on Propertyqube. More and more active buyers and sellers are joining Propertyqube every week. Now’s your chance to stand out from the crowd by giving advice!

Question: When buying a new home, what upgrades should I go for? What holds the most value?

Answered by Steve Belt and Mitchell Hall

First Answer: View, square footage, room count, outdoor space and a fireplace add value. High floor without a view doesn’t add value. Appliances can be replaced.

Many of the luxury new construction projects in Manhattan are selling a lifestyle. Unique designs and high end finishes is what distinguishes one building from another in their marketing. [read more]

Question: I made an offer on a house lower than what they were asking my agent said there was no counter offer but i know there was

Answered by Steve Belt and Gene Dexter

First Answer: I would call your agent and tell him/her what you found out. Perhaps the fax was lost, or didn’t make it through. Request your agent to call the listing agent and have the counter offer refaxed over so you can see it. Should be a simple thing if everyone is on the up and up. [read more]

Check out some of the recent conversations going on in the Propertyqube community! Thanks to all those who have participated and offered such great advice!

Question: When purchasing land (rural) with the intent of building a home, what do I look for and what steps do I follow?

Answered by Steve Belt and Mke Lefebvre
Latest Answer: A priority needs to be your utilities. Power, water, sewer all must be well determined. Also, any building restrictions, which are unlikely in a rural setting, but if there are any, they may be deal breakers. [read more]

Question: If I put my home on short sale, and it go’s on sale for 6 months and doesn’t sell, can I change my mind and keep it?

Answered by Michael Wolff:
If you are still the owner, you can cancel the listing with your Agent and keep the property. If you are behind on payments or cannot afford payments you may want to consider a loan Modification to change the terms. [read more]

Question: How do I get rid of my house ASAP?

Answered by Gene Dexter, Bob and Lisa Hammerstein, Chris & Maria Jeantet and Michael Ganda
Latest Answer: As everyone says, unfortunately you have to decide what you can afford to let the house go for, as you may take a loss, and price it accordingly. Be honest with your agent… which you must have. Family and friends will try to talk you into selling it yourself, but the average time on the market is much higher for a non-represented home. [read more]