Three-bedroom home sells in Oakland for $1.6 million

469 Alcatraz Ave – Google Street View A 1,517-square-foot house built in 1912 has changed hands. The historic property located in the 400 block of Alcatraz Avenue in Oakland was sold on Nov. 28, 2022. The $1,585,000 purchase price works out to $1,045 per square foot. The property features three bedrooms, one bath, a garage and one parking space. The unit sits on a 4,080-square-foot lot. These nearby houses have also recently been purchased: In September…

With Archway Homes, selling your house ‘as is’ never feels so good!

For those desiring to sell their home quickly, whether due to downsizing, a job transfer, death of a loved one, illness, facing foreclosure, or they just don't want to go through a traditional selling process, there is a very easy way – with Archway Homes. This hometown real estate company, owned by husband and wife team Jon and Stacy Bichelmeyer, has almost 25 years of experience buying homes in all conditions and does it quickly without…

Fort Greene Grocery Store Greene Grape Provisions Reopens After Vacate Order

Longtime Fort Greene grocery staple Greene Grape Provisions reopened Thursday, December 1, prompting congratulations and sighs of relief on Instagram. The boutique grocer had unexpectedly closed in August after uncovering a structural issue with the building at 767 Fulton Street that prompted the Department of Buildings to issue a vacate order August 3. A section of the rear wall had separated from the three-story brick building and was in a “severe state of disrepair,” according to…

House sells for $2.5 million in Miami Beach, Florida

A 1,760-square-foot house built in 1938 has changed hands. The property located in the 4500 block of Royal Palm Avenue in Miami Beach was sold on Nov. 16, 2022 for $2,450,000, or $1,392 per square foot. The property features three bedrooms, three baths, and a garage. It sits on a 6,900-square-foot lot, which also has a pool. These nearby houses have also recently been purchased: A 2,465-square-foot home on the 4500 block of Royal Palm Avenue…

Brooklyn Christmas Tree Lighting Festivals

Brooklyn will soon be glowing as the holiday lights are turned on and celebrations bring music, food and other activities across the borough. Santa and other holiday fun will be on hand with Christmas tree lighting ceremonies from the weekend after Thanksgiving through the middle of December. 5th Avenue Park Slope Tree Lighting4th Street Plaza at 5th Avenue, Park SlopeSaturday, November 26. 5 – 6 p.m Cap off an afternoon of Small Business Saturday shopping along…

Spark Some Creativity With Your Gift Giving With These 4 Books From Brooklyn Authors

Whether searching for those on your gift-giving list or looking for something to inspire your own endeavors, there are some new books from Brooklyn authors filled with photos, projects and tips to provide some creative inspiration. From crafting a thoughtful interior to nurturing an indoor garden, we've rounded up four books that should provide the spark for some projects in 2023. AphroChic: Celebrating the Legacy of the Black Family Home. Copyright © 2022 by Jeanine Hays…

Recent Investment Analysts' Ratings Changes for American Homes 4 Rent (AMH)

American Homes 4 Rent Stock Performance NYSE AMH opened at $31.25 on Friday. The stock's fifty day moving average is $32.67 and its two-hundred day moving average is $35.09. The firm has a market capitalization of $11.05 billion, a P/E ratio of 52.08, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.67 and a beta of 0.58. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.61, a quick ratio of 0.54 and a current ratio of 0.54. American Homes 4 Rent…

9 Brooklyn Shops and Restaurants to Check Out This Small Business Saturday

While you might still be recovering from Thanksgiving, you can make an early dent in your holiday shopping list while supporting local businesses with Small Business Saturday this weekend. The annual nationwide event, originally started by American Express in 2010, encourages patronage of local businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. This year, that date is Saturday, November 26. Brooklyn shops across the borough are participating and eateries offer a break amidst shopping and, in some cases,…

A Look Back at a 19th Century Brooklyn Thanksgiving

Editors note: This post originally ran in 2015 and has been updated. You can read the first post here. Thanksgiving in America has always been a rather strange combination of festivals, food and frolic. We watched colorful parades in the morning, stuff ourselves in the afternoon and then retired to our couches to watch two teams of modern gladiators beat each other silly for the prize of a silver trophy. Traditions have evolved since Thanksgiving became…

Brooklyn News: Crown Heights Tenant Testifies in Harassment Trial

Flatlands Semi-Detached Brick Tudor With Mantel, Rumpus Room, Garage Asks $719K A new owner could boost the charm of this 1930s semi-detached brick house with a few updates while retaining some fun vintage details like a rumpus room with a built-in bar. The 18-foot-wide home also has an original coat, a generously sized kitchen and a detached garage. — Francis Roberts has taken his landlord to court over alleged harassment. Photo by Susan De Vries 'All…