Posts with tag Corcoran Group

Real Estate Mogul Tells How to Make a Million

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 »

Is That a Listing in Your Pocket or Are You Just Happy to See Me?

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 »

Barbara Corcoran: Queen of NYC Real Estate Tells All

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 »

Kravitz Penthouse Sale Finally Goes His Way

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 »

'Top Model' Finalist Wins Central Park Rental

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 »

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