Hello from New York City. I just wanted to send out a short message this morning and give you a quick update on our website and blogs.  First off our blogs have been fully restored and we are up and running at 100%.  So blog followers, readers and admirers – comment away!

Secondly the framework of our core website (CondoDomain.com) has been restored and successful moved to a brand new server environment.  In hopes to eliminate all of the bugs, errors and downtime we were experiencing, the new site is lightning fast giving you all a much better consumer experience.  Search 10X faster today!

Left to be done over the next week.

1.  Reinstall our core MLS search functionality on Boston, Chicago, DC, Baltimore & NYC

2.  Prepare MLS installations on the remaining 15 new markets.

3. Install our new “Condo Forum” and more features we have to surprise you!

On behalf of CondoDomain I would like to apologize for anyone who has experienced technical issues or website performance over the past few weeks.  I can assure you the problems are behind us now and we look forward to providing an even better experience, starting today!

Any questions – as always – contact your City Vice President and of course feel free to drop me a line as well!

Sincerely,

Tony Longo
CondoDomain/CEO
ajl [at] CondoDomain.com

The price for 1 bedroom condos at the Dallas W continue to drop throughout the busy spring season. As we discussed last month, it was apparent that the demand simply isn’t there even at these price levels and a further correction was necessary.

Fast forward a month and this 1 bedroom W condo is now listed at $249,000. Originally listed at $475,000 in 2008, this unit has been on and off the market for the better half of two years. This W Dallas condo is on the tax rolls at $380,000 and has monthly HOA dues of $915. Someone needs to protest their property taxes.

Shortly after the above price reduction, this 1 bedroom W condo was reduced to $244,900. This bank-owned unit is also offering up to 3.5% towards buyer closing costs if closed by June 30, for an net asking price of $236,328.

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The W Victory Residences are the latest in the new developments in the trendy and upbeat Victory Park. Exuding the magnificence of the W Hotel, the Victory Residences will offer its residents more than just the typical condo experience. These ultra-luxury units will be located on floors 7 through 15 above the hotel and residents will have full access to the five-star facilities. Some of the interior features include floor-to-ceiling windows in many of the units, expansive terraces, full stone bathrooms, European free standing bathtubs, and gourmet kitchens. Fabulous amenities include a zero-edge infinity pool, Bliss spa, an amazing state-of-the-art fitness center, valet parking, as well as full signing privileges at the hotels restaurants and shops. The W Victory Residences encompasses all that is luxury in urban, condominium living.

March 23, 2010 – CondoDomain lands in New York City and introduces discounted real estate brokerage to a market that has been known to be against this type of innovation. The company aims to capitalize on the brand new REBNY VOW (Virtual Office Website) application by promoting access to New York’s closely guarded listing database.

CondoDomain and its Founder, Anthony Longo, hurried to New York last November as REBNY formally announced their new VOW opportunity. As the last standing city in the U.S. which does not have a formal MLS (Multiple Listing Service), Longo realized that the VOW would allow him to expand his brokerage into New York offering the company’s competitive services and products and do it all while charging a lot less than the traditional 6% commission fee.

CondoDomain.com, which was founded in 2005, has operated nationally as a web-based real estate brokerage charging anywhere from 20% – 75% in reduced commissions. The company has given back just under $1,000,000 in commission refunds over the previous two years. Headquartered out of Boston, MA, the firm is open in more than 20 cities across the U.S. and operates as a principle broker in 6 cities including: Boston, Chicago, Washington D.C., Baltimore, Virginia and now New York City.

“CondoDomain is a special business,” noted Longo. “It’s a unique power play of Internet engineers and professional real estate agents. Unlike our competitors, our agents only have one thing to do, and that is to provide outstanding customer service to the firm’s buyers and sellers. They don’t spend any time marketing or prospecting for leads or clients keeping them keenly focused on inventory and their clients needs.”

CondoDomain’s technology drives both its consumer oriented website and the entire backoffice including property listings, search capabilities, related content and information management. Most importantly, the company avoids many traditional brokerage expenses, including prime retail office space, as 100% of the business is generated through the Internet.”

Home buyers and sellers now searching for a New York condo or co-op, townhouse or apartment, studio or penthouse, can now access the entire REBNY database on CondoDomain, which has the most complete set of New York City’s listings including all of the listings from the major firms. With compliance rules and regulations mandating that all REBNY members input their listings into this database, this new VOW will help serve as a consumer-based MLS (multiple listing service), thus allowing consumers to become more informed with the realities of the local real estate market.

The Internet has transformed many business verticals and over the course of the previous two years, it has significantly impacted the real estate industry in cities that have a formal MLS system in place. While New York has been able to avoid this disruptive innovation, the REBNY VOW should allow for more competition, and an elevated level of service.

About CondoDomain:
CondoDomain is a web-based real estate brokerage and one of the first nationwide firms to refund commissions back to the consumer. CondoDomain’s business model is half online and half personal, creating efficiencies to provide a better service while saving our clients time and money. Specializing in condominiums and urban properties, the Boston-based company is growing rapidly across the U.S. and Canada by partnering with the top real estate brokers in each of the company’s urban metro areas.

To learn more about CondoDomain and how commission refunds work or to meet one of our local real estate brokers, please visit www.CondoDomain.com or visit our corporate blog or twitter feed @CondoDomain.

HOT LINKS:  How Cash Back Commission Works, VOW Access, Homepage, NY Condo Blog

Press Inquires:
Brett Malvin
City Vice President / NYC
917-860-8113

“Just CondoDomain it” – So what the heck does that mean?

Yes it could mean – just choose CondoDomain to help you buy or sell your house….but in this case its just a silly blog title.

“Just CondoDomain it” means that you can actually leverage the worlds fastest search engine to surf our site in just milliseconds. Because we built our platform for the web, our website reacts very well with search engines like Google.

Google spiders our website at least twice daily so anything that is on our website (basically everything condo) is on Google. So for you ‘long-tail’ web surfers or people who know exactly what building or what address or what MLS# – just throw it right up in Google combine it with the word “CondoDomain” and find all of the information you are looking for!

Example #1 – Searching for a particular address of a building in New York City like 165 Charles Street:

Just CondoDomain it: Go to Google.com and search CondoDomain 165 Charles Street

Example #2 – Searching for the hot new building in Chicago called FP3:

Just CondoDomain it: Go to Google.com and search CondoDomain Fullerton Lofts

Example #3 – Just visited the new FP3 Lofts development in Boston and have the MLS #?

Just CondoDomain it: Go to Google.com and search CondoDomain MLS # 70740515

We pride ourselves on having more real estate listing information than anyone else and constantly strive to find better ways for you to use our website. Our team internally loves using Google to help navigate our website. Its fast, reliable and accurate.

Remember, when you can find exactly what you need, we still may be able to help – don’t be shy and call us at 877-852-6636

CondoDomain is now operating in Boston, DC, Baltimore, Chicago & New York as a broker – so c’mon – Just CondoDomain it!

This burger joint is not recognized by the critics because they just don’t care if you’re a critic or a cop coming in to eat after a late night shift. These burgers are big with a fresh bun and all the fixin’s topped with a jalapeno stuck right in the top. Jakes makes an awesome burger and we have a few more that are close, but non compare to Adair’s. If you go to Adair’s during the Deep Ellum Arts Festival on April 2nd thru the 4th plan on standing in line behind the locals. Located at 2624 Commerce it is a kick back haven with bands every Friday and Saturday night.

It is coming so get ready for the Deep Ellum Arts Festival. This is the Metroplex’s most progressive and eclectic neighborhood. This is the 16th annual Deep Ellum Arts Festival and it is loaded with entertainment and show. The biggest weekend of the year for the Deep Ellum Entertainment District, this free-to-attend outdoor “street party” features four outdoor stages with non-stop performances by over 75 national, regional, and local original bands during this three-day festival. With more than 100 top-notch juried decorative and visual artists, muralist, the renowned Deep Ellum Pet Parade, and abundant food and drink, the Deep Ellum Arts Festival attracts a diverse audience and includes affluent art and music enthusiasts. This is an adult-oriented visual and performing arts festival – while supervised young children and teenagers are welcome, there are no planned activities for them. If you are wanting to look at a condo in Deep Ellum this will be a good time to do it, because I can walk you there in between bands. The dart rail will drop you off at Deep Ellum (first year for easy transportation) and if you decide to get a room I recommend the Hyatt Reunion because it has a direct underground walk through to the Union Station.  More info on the Deep Ellums Art’s Festival here – more info on Dallas Condos here

It is not very often that we get a foreclosure condo right across from the The House of Blues in the Victory Park market area,… but one just landed and it’s hot. For the serious condo buyer we have a two bedroom – two bath – two car priced under $300,000. This one in 2008 was assessed at $475,000 so with a $175,000 reduction this one is waiting for the someone wanting to come along and make a snatch it up.

Think of all the taxi fees you will save after the late night outings kick in back listing to a little blues or hip hop rock and roll. The wings that can be readily available just a stumble away from Hooter’s. The Maverick games with Dirk that you can put on your shoes and go to,.. and then there’s the party back at the condo with the downtown views of Dallas for your late night entertainment.

We are still awaiting photos and floor plans for this unit…but if you have any interest regarding this unit please call me ASAP – 877.852.6636

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The Vallera Condos in Dallas offer sleek sophistication in an urban setting.

This 2/2 Dallas condo is immaculate!! Warm hardwood floors, travertine baths, inspired gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, and private access parking are only some of this Dallas real estate’s attributes. Bright and airy with designer colors throughout, it’s also wired for surround sound!

Be the first in line – it’s ready to move in!

The Newton Townhomes at 4140 Newton offer some of the most exciting new construction in the Oak Lawn area of Dallas.  Beautiful contemporary designs by Good, Fulton & Farrell accent the solid bones of these Dallas townhomes.

Just steps away from the new Dallas Equinox, and slightly south of Highland Park, these Dallas townhomes offer convenience, luxury, and sophistication. Each home has a rooftop terrace and private gated courtyards. Interiors are what you’d expect from any luxury Dallas property.

They won’t last long, so call us today!  

Main Street Dallas has come a long way. It’s an urban and sophisticated oasis, and the Dallas condos for sale here are no exception.

Imagine walking to The Zodiac @ Neiman Marcus for lunch, and stopping at the Urban Market for fresh coffee.

These downtown Dallas condos offer beautiful details: granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and hardwood/stone floors. Community amenities include a rooftop pool, conference room, fitness center and media room.

Let us show you how we can save you money!

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Talk about a WOW factor! The Residences at the Ritz-Carlton Dallas offer unsurpassed downtown Dallas views and the numerous amenities we’ve come to expect from top luxury hotel chains.

Located at 2525 Pearl in Dallas, these Dallas condos could breathe a sigh of relief into your life. Think Lutron lighting and Wolf and Asko kitchen appliances.

Call us for a private showing!

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Remember, if you’re looking for upscale Dallas condos, check out www.DallasCondoLoft.com.

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