Jun 6th 2011 2:30PM
Real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran has a classic rags-to-riches story. She tells it in her latest book, "Shark Tales: How I Turned $1,000 into a Billion-Dollar Business." While working as a diner waitress, Corcoran met the man who would become her boyfriend and business partner. He gave her $1,000 to start her real-estate... Continue Reading »
May 9th 2011 1:55PM
A real estate practice that continues to cling to life support despite the recession -- and some say common sense -- is the pocket listing, which presumes that it's somehow a good idea to list your house for sale but keep it a secret. In a pocket listing, a homeowner tips off an agent -- or six -- that they would consider... Continue Reading »
Mar 7th 2011 5:45PM
Barbara Corcoran nearly personifies the residential real estate business. She started in the New York City trenches and went on to build the Corcoran Group, one of the city's powerhouse real estate brands. Sarabeth Sanders of The Real Deal selects some choice nuggets from Corcoran's new book, Shark Tales: How I Turned... Continue Reading »
Jan 15th 2010 3:00PM
Call it a case of the seven year ditch -- that's how long it's taken Lenny Kravitz to unload his 6,000-square foot penthouse loft in Soho. According to Curbed.com, the rocker first listed the condo in 2002 for $17 million. By 2004, it still hadn't sold, and he cut the price to $12.95 million. 2005? No sale yet. You'd... Continue Reading »
Dec 9th 2009 8:00AM
Modeling career, who cares? A much better deal stemming from great genes and a sparkling personality is one that gives you a Central-Park-view apartment, rent free. Consider the good fortune of "Top Model" finalist Laura Sioux Kirkpatrick, as reported by The Real Deal. Kirkpatrick was voted a "Fan Favorite" on the "Top... Continue Reading »
