Ephraim Vashovsky’s Blog
Vasco Ventures Looking to Buy HNA Center in Palisades
Vasco Ventures, led by Ephraim Vashovsky, is looking to purchase the HNA Center in Palisades. Owned by Chinese firm HNA Group, this purchase is expected to come with a whopping $38-50 million price tag. The Center is home to many gorgeous facilities on a 100-acre-plus...
Color Makes Curb Appeal Better
Research by the Color Marketing Group shows that color is the reason why 85% of people purchase one product rather than another. It's a known fact a product with colors is more likely to attract the attention of buyers than one without. When it comes to the world of...
How to Enter Commercial Real Estate
A career as a commercial real estate broker offers a rewarding experience, but getting started may require more effort than you believe. This guide can walk you through the steps for acquiring the necessary education, training, and credentials for becoming a...
Why Are Starter Homes Bought Later in NYC?
The New York real estate market is notorious for being a little crazy, so it is no surprise that the area does not follow national real estate trends. One of the most interesting changes is that people in New York rent longer instead of buying a home. On average, a...
What to Do About Noisy Tenants
There are often neighboring tenants in an apartment building who may cause issues with noise. Most renters experience this at one time or another in the form of late get-togethers or parties, door-slamming, barking dogs, loud stereos or televisions, or...
Tools to Help Property Managers
If you are a landlord or property manager, you are well aware that time is in short supply, but information is not. Managing the deluge of data requires too much of your time. Luckily, you have a wide array of handy tools to assist with property management, which is...
Three Common Reasons Why Lease Applications are Denied
There's nothing fun or easy about having a lease application denied. Prospective leasers must fill lease applications out before renting an apartment, home, or other property, and when landlords/owners find fault with one of these applications, they usually deny it....
Should You Buy a Foreclosed House?
You may have heard that buying a foreclosed home offers you a deal that can help you obtain a home that might otherwise be out of your reach. While this can be true, there is a higher degree of risk associated with buying a foreclosed home. Before you commit to this...
Issues When Buying a House During Gentrification
Purchasing a new home can come with its complications and issues. Many issues come into play when trying to buy a house during gentrification. Gentrification can make once cheap neighborhoods suddenly elite and cause budgets to fracture. When buying a house during...
Turning Dead Malls into Apartment Complexes
Real estate developers are always looking for new and interesting ways to construct housing. From old firehouses to abandoned factories, once dead properties are being turned into something new and trendy. The newest trend is turning dead malls into apartment...