I do, the dollars don’t: recession impacts weddings

Orato – 17 December, 2008 by Joe Jackson & Bilal Haye Paradise East in Midwood, Brooklyn, is the largest Muslim-owned wedding venue in New York City. But the Coney Island Avenue site is suffering as the economy disrupts many couples’ plans to marry – leaving the owners anxious over their future livelihood Continue reading →

Don’t believe the headlines: north Brooklyn property market falters

The Brooklyn Ink – 08 December 2008 By Joe Jackson & Katya Wachtel If you pay attention to some media reports, north Brooklyn real estate is still booming. “The world is not coming to an end. Repeat, everything is okay,” property blog Curbed.com proclaimed recently following a record breaking condo sale in Williamsburg. Admittedly, mid-range … Continue reading →