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Annie Hawkins Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Spotlight

May 20,2016 | By Annie Hawkins

I have lived in New York for 30 years, and in Upper Manhattan since 2004. However, my interest in real estate goes back to some architecture books I bought at Goodwill for $1, not long after I graduated from Rosemont College, outside of Philadelphia. My curiosity about architecture led to my curiosity about what was going on inside those interesting facades. In 1998 I started in rental real ...

What Your Real Estate Broker Should Do for You

May 13,2016 | By Greg Healy

If you are apartment hunting in Manhattan, you may have already discovered that you could spend many hours of your valuable time tramping around the city on your own in search of a place to rent that is in your budget and will suit your needs, and that you can actually get inside the building to view without an appointment. The solution: engage a licensed real estate broker or licensed salesper...

Herve Frenoy Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Spotlight

May 6,2016 | By Herve Frenoy

I was born and raised in the north of France, and yes, when we meet or talk on the phone you will notice I still have a (others say “charming”) French accent although I have lived in the States for quite a few years. There’s a long list of things I like about living and working in Washington Heights: It’s a very “walkable” neighborhood. In fact, a web s...

Carolyn Gibbs Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Spotlight

April 29,2016 | By Carolyn Gibbs

I lived most of my life in South Ozone Park, Queens before moving to Washington Heights six years ago. As a former news writer and assignment editor I’m a history buff, and love to see how people lived in earlier times. Soon after moving here I was naturally curious about the history of my new neighborhood, and visited the Museum of the City of New York. I enjoy seeing pictures of what New Y...

Adrivel Ruiz, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Spotlight

April 8,2016 | By Adrivel Ruiz

I've been living in Washington Heights – better known as “The Heights” -- for the last six years. It's one of the most beautiful areas in Upper Manhattan. I am a park fan, and since there are so many parks here, maybe that's why I feel that way. One of my favorite spots is Fort Tryon Park, which is just a short walk from my apartment. No matter what time of year, ...

Jordan Romer, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Spotlight

April 1,2016 | By Jordan Romer

I’ve been a Real Estate Agent in New York City for over three years, and it’s a perfect fit for me as a career goes, because I love the city and it’s a joy to show people the many opportunities for a fantastic lifestyle here, especially in my own part of town—Upper Manhattan. Although I grew up in Westchester, New York (photo above), with all its charm, colonial roads an...

Andrew Healy, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Spotlight

March 18,2016 | By Andrew Healy

I grew up in the Manhattan real estate business, accompanying my dad, Gregory Healy, when he’d go out to show apartments to his clients. So it felt natural to join Sovereign Associates as a licensed New York real estate agent several years ago and begin showing apartments to my own clients. My favorite part of working with clients is the satisfaction of helping them find an apartment in U...