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Open Houses: Live near the water, but still within the five boroughs, for a perma-vacation Read More
July 17, 2015 - 12:30 PM
To live near the water and still be in the city? For many, that's like having your cake and eating it, too. (A saying that, to be honest, we have never understood since why have cake and not eat it? But we digress.) These properties are all hosting open houses this weekend, so check them out if you're hoping to extend that beachy feeling long past Labor Day.
Vacation rentals for the price of sleepaway camp
July 16, 2015 - 13:59 PM
According to the American Camp Association, sleepaway camps run the gamut from just under $100 to more than $1,500 a week. But what if you decide to roll that cost into a summer rental instead? (Fun for everyone, we say!) Here, five two-week vacation rental options available for about the same price as two weeks at camp.
Read More Yikes: These sellers have clearly never heard of staging Read More
July 15, 2015 - 15:59 PM
We've covered apartment staging a lot here on Brick. Clearly these sellers need to read up.
Vacation House Gift Guide: Thank-you presents for summer hosts that'll guarantee a return invite
July 15, 2015 - 13:59 PM
An invite to a friend's vacation house is the ultimate score: You're guaranteed a weekend respite from the city in the company of those you actually like, and at no cost. Reasons enough to not arrive empty-handed, even if your hosts expect no gifts and tell you not to bring anything besides your ready-for-fun self. Provided you're on your best behavior while you're there — for pointers, check out our guide on how to be a great holiday guest — these gifts, which fit all sorts of budgets (and go beyond the usual bottle of wine), will ensure that your friends know how happy you are to be included—and how much you'd love to a return offer.
Read More Get ready for Escape from New York week on BrickUnderground Read More
July 10, 2015 - 15:59 PM
Judging from the sweltering temps and humidity-soaked air, we're officially right in the heat of summer. Even if you're not quite ready to pack your bags and write your own "Goodbye to All That" essay about leaving the city, for must of us, the instinct to flee is at its strongest right about now.