Marcia Kirtonx's (mhkirton) Blog

Are you falling behind on your mortgage payments? What are your options?Click here to link to an article written by Justin Harelik, the Bankrupty Adviser. Even after your lender sends a default letter, there are still ways to keep your house. There are also ways to make the situation worse, warns...

I continue to wrestle with where is the thin line between unethical conduct vs. sharing knowledge. The recent events regarding Foxtons filing for bankruptcy has left me unsettled and even angry to some degree. Am I not obligated as a Realtor® to inform and protect the public? This public happens ...

“How Sweet It Is!” That was a phrase made popular by Brooklyn born Jackie Gleason, the star of Honeymooners. (The sitcom, which was set in Bushwick - the neighborhood where Gleason was born - is one of my all time favorites). A few years back, Brooklyn Borough President, Marty Markowitz, had a f...

"Come, let us rebuild the walls of Jerusalem, so that we may no longer suffer disgrace.” – Nehemiah 2:17 Over the past quarter century, East Brooklyn Congregations has been responsible for the transformation of many vacant blocks in East New York with the construction of 3000 single family homes,...

In 1835, East New York, Brooklyn was founded by John Pitkin, a wealthy merchant from Connecticut. The first occupants during the 1800s were mainly Germans. Lured by moderately priced row houses, low-rise apartment buildings, walk-ups with store fronts and bustling local shopping strips, the neigh...

I am a licensed real estate agent working with Exit Realty Professionals in Brooklyn, NY. With an extensive background as a certified IT Project Manager, I have established a reputation as an innovative and results-oriented leader with strong analytical and organizational skills. My professional ...

Sometimes we get caught up in the complexities of life, and forget how enjoyable the simple things in life could be. Here are my top 10 simple enjoyments in life. What are yours?10. On a hot day, I turn all my drinks into frozen slush - can you say brain freeze?9. Sing every chance I get - who ca...

According to RealtyTrac, foreclosures skyrocketed 115 percent over August of last year nationwide! In NYC the increase has been 30% over the same time period. Of all the boroughs, my beloved Brooklyn fared the worst. Last August we had 822 foreclosure filings, compared to 1,032 this year!Accordin...

I usually start my day with devotion and affirmations. Well truth be told, I should be doing them every day, but 4 days a week has been the norm.The power of writing your affirmations on a regular basis is a beautiful thing. My subconscious mind only knows what I tell it. When I write my affirmat...

Take a few minutes to ponder this question. Take part in a little creative visualization... here's my initial take at it, in no particular order... to be continued ...My life at 90I look at least 20 years younger than I am. I experience joy every day. My husband and I are healthy, vibrant and str...