The Conference in Brooklyn

Opening Remarks by:
Eric Adams: Brooklyn Borough President

Panels:
Blooming in Brooklyn: Retail Reborn in New York’s Legendary Borough

Moderator: Faith Hope Consolo – Chairman of Douglas Elliman Retail Group
Jack J. Sitt, Principal of Colt Equities
Argyris S. Argitakos – Business Development Manager of Argento Construction
Kathryn B. Welch – Executive Vice President of Forest City Ratner

Brooklyn Bite’s, Opening, Building and maintaining a restaurant in NYC’s Foodie Borough

Moderator: Paul G.W. Fetscher CCIM – President of Great American Brokerage
April Peacock – Owner of 1st Class Construction
Peter Elias – Owner at Fat Camel Falafel
Veronica Barrow, LEED A.P, Principal of Design Studio’s

Building Brooklyn through Brokerage:

Moderator: Carlos Angelucci, COO Rapid Realty Franchise LLC
Anthony Lolli – Founder of Rapid Realty Franchise LLC
John Reinhardt- President/CEO of Fillmore Real Estate
Alexandria Sica, Executive Director, DUMBO BID

Leveraging the Benefits of Private Lending for Real Estate

Moderator: Judith Acampora, Principal, Hard Money Depot
Michael P. Sheehy, Financial Manager, MPS Group at Merrill Lynch
Roy Schoenfeld, Vice President, MPS Group at Merrill Lynch
Rodolpho Miller, Senior Vice President, Business Development Contour Realty
Keenan Watson, Managing Partner, Conscious Community Realty Group

Special Presentation’s:

Investing in Paradise: Riviera Maya, Tulum and Playa De Carmen: Get away trips were raffled off at the event: By Christopher Gil, Commercial Director of A-Nah Residences

Key Points:
• Property Tax (0.1%)
• Capital Gains Tax Exemption to foreigners
• Between 8% to 12% net return on rentals
• 10% Appreciation per year (track history in the past 5 years)
• New International Airport of Tulum
• New Disney Parks coming soon
• Top 3 destinations in the world for tourism
• 9 months high season a year
• Low cost of living with high returns

Property Shark 101: By Derek Hall – Strategic Client Account Executive
The internet has become a powerful tool for real estate professionals. The PropertyShark.com
website offers a database of the most valuable and up-to-date information available, delivered in
a clear, easy to use online format.

In this class you will learn how to quickly and easily search for property information, identify property ownership, efficiently determine property values, and source leads and potential off-market deals.

Points covered:

• How can I improve my ability to locate and interpret property data?
• How can I contact the owner of a property?
• What can I do if I am interested in properties in foreclosure?
• How can I canvass for properties or owners that I am interested in?
• How can I find comparable sales for a property and estimate current market value?

Giveaways:

Three weekend (all inclusive) trips to Tulum, Playa De Carmen, Christopher Gil: Chris@a-nah.com

Polo Shirt from, Bellucci Napoli, retail value $325, http://www.belluccinapoli.com

The After Party:

Special Guests:

Javier Gomez- Abstract Photographer deemed as People’s Magazine Sexiest Artist Alive, Also celebrating his new line “Duality” part of the Fendi Casa collection.

Heather “The Heat” Hardy, professional boxer at Gleason’s gym. With featured fights at the Barclay Center.

Performance:

The after party opened up with a live performance by Blessings Offer who sang to the band Blue Light 3 While Barneby Ruhe Painted a portrait of Judy Sahagian, Founder/President of JudyNetworks.com and Host of the Real Estate Subway Series. The opening bid was $300 for the portrait of Judy which was won by John Reinhardt, President/CEO of Filmore Realty for $600 which he then gifted to Judy Sahagian. Proceeds of the painting went to soundaffects.org

Barneby Ruhe continued to paint portraits for the remainder of the evening while professionals networked and enjoyed the sounds of Bluelight3 and Blessings offer.

Along with the great performances Rock & Hammer CPA hosted a side party out doors in their CPA Truck for more information on their truck and where they will be parked next goto: http://rockandhammer.com/

Vocals performed by: Blessing Offor (from The Voice) http://soundaffects.org/
Live Portrait painting by Barneby Ruhe PHD.: www.RuheFoundation.org
Benefiting Charity: http://soundaffects.org/
Band Sponsored by: BlueLight 3, http://www.BlueLight3.com
Dinner Sponsored by: STREETS, http://www.streetsbk1.com | 53 Broadway Brooklyn, NY 11249
Drinks Sponsored by: Madame Paulette and 557 Lounge, http://www.madamepaulette.com
Dessert Sponsored by: Tipsy Tasty, www.tipsytasty.com

Event Producer and Websites: Please direct traffic to these sites for post event media

Judy Sahagian, http://www.JudyNetworks.com
Judy Sahagian, http://www.RealEstateSubwaySeries.com

Event Sponsors:

Lunch Sponsored by April Peacock – http://www.construction1stclass.com/
Drinks Sponsored by: Madame Paulette and 557 Lounge, http://www.madamepaulette.com/
Dessert Sponsored by: Tipsy Tasty, www.tipsytasty.com
Photo & Video Sponsored by: http://www.SocialFix.com

Sponsors:

Douglas Elliman Real Estate, Retail Group, http://thefaithconsoloteam.elliman.com/about
All Things Brooklyn, http://allthingsbrooklyn.com/
Contour Mortgage: http://www.contourmortgage.com/
Ryan J. Walsh and Associates (RJW)., http://rjwesq.net/
Hard Money Depot, http://www.HardMoneyDepot-USA.com
Argento USA, http://www.argentousa.com/about_us.html
1st Equity, http://1stequity.com/
Real Estate Education Center, http://REEDC.com
PropertyShark.com, http://propertyshark.com
Rapid Realty NYC, http://rapidnyc.com
Rock & Hammer Tax Service, http://rockandhammer.com/
Mom’s Standard Cleaning Services, http://www.momsstandard.com
Fillmore Realty, http://www.Fillmore.com
Bellucci Napoli, , http://www.belluccinapoli.com
Madame Paulette and 557 Lounge, http://www.madamepaulette.com

Media Partners:

Home Reporter, http://brooklynspectator.com/
The Spectator Brooklyn, http://brooklynspectator.com/
NYC Network Group, http://www.nycnetworkgroup.com/agenda/
The Dumbo BID, http://dumbo.is/home
Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, http://www.ibrooklyn.com/
CNG News, http://www.CNGLocal.com
The Soho Loft Media Group., http://thesoholoft.com/
Expose Your Business, http://exposyourbusiness.com/
Brooklyn Courier, http://www.brooklyndaily.com/sections/brooklyn-courier/
J.G. Studio, http://www.javiergomezphotography.com/
Good News Planet, http://www.GoodNewsBroadcast.com
Real Estate Weekly, http://rew-online.com/ | Article: http://rew-online.com/2015/05/20/experts-retail-reborn-in-booming-borough-of-brooklyn/
Globe Street: http://www.globest.com/ | Article: http://www.globest.com/search/index.html?zkDo=search&publication=globest&query=event+coverage
Article:
http://thefaithconsoloteam.elliman.com/pdf/148dfb81d660b50590ec253fab993c994a716485
CityBizList: http://thefaithconsoloteam.elliman.com/pdf/941e6eddf5ad8435024f390c56091150f020d99d
AMW Pr, http://amwpr.com/

Charities Supported: Pink Tie, http://www.PinkTie.org and Sound Affects, http://soundaffects.org/

Dumbo Lofts
155 Water St
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Tuesday, May 12, 2015 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM (EDT)The Conference in Brooklyn

Opening Remarks by:
Eric Adams: Brooklyn Borough President

Panels:
Blooming in Brooklyn: Retail Reborn in New York’s Legendary Borough

Moderator: Faith Hope Consolo – Chairman of Douglas Elliman Retail Group
Jack J. Sitt, Principal of Colt Equities
Argyris S. Argitakos – Business Development Manager of Argento Construction
Kathryn B. Welch – Executive Vice President of Forest City Ratner

Brooklyn Bite’s, Opening, Building and maintaining a restaurant in NYC’s Foodie Borough

Moderator: Paul G.W. Fetscher CCIM – President of Great American Brokerage
April Peacock – Owner of 1st Class Construction
Peter Elias – Owner at Fat Camel Falafel
Veronica Barrow, LEED A.P, Principal of Design Studio’s

Building Brooklyn through Brokerage:

Moderator: Carlos Angelucci, COO Rapid Realty Franchise LLC
Anthony Lolli – Founder of Rapid Realty Franchise LLC
John Reinhardt- President/CEO of Fillmore Real Estate
Alexandria Sica, Executive Director, DUMBO BID

Leveraging the Benefits of Private Lending for Real Estate

Moderator: Judith Acampora, Principal, Hard Money Depot
Michael P. Sheehy, Financial Manager, MPS Group at Merrill Lynch
Roy Schoenfeld, Vice President, MPS Group at Merrill Lynch
Rodolpho Miller, Senior Vice President, Business Development Contour Realty
Keenan Watson, Managing Partner, Conscious Community Realty Group

Special Presentation’s:

Investing in Paradise: Riviera Maya, Tulum and Playa De Carmen: Get away trips were raffled off at the event: By Christopher Gil, Commercial Director of A-Nah Residences

Key Points:
• Property Tax (0.1%)
• Capital Gains Tax Exemption to foreigners
• Between 8% to 12% net return on rentals
• 10% Appreciation per year (track history in the past 5 years)
• New International Airport of Tulum
• New Disney Parks coming soon
• Top 3 destinations in the world for tourism
• 9 months high season a year
• Low cost of living with high returns

Property Shark 101: By Derek Hall – Strategic Client Account Executive
The internet has become a powerful tool for real estate professionals. The PropertyShark.com
website offers a database of the most valuable and up-to-date information available, delivered in
a clear, easy to use online format.

In this class you will learn how to quickly and easily search for property information, identify property ownership, efficiently determine property values, and source leads and potential off-market deals.

Points covered:

• How can I improve my ability to locate and interpret property data?
• How can I contact the owner of a property?
• What can I do if I am interested in properties in foreclosure?
• How can I canvass for properties or owners that I am interested in?
• How can I find comparable sales for a property and estimate current market value?

Giveaways:

Three weekend (all inclusive) trips to Tulum, Playa De Carmen, Christopher Gil: Chris@a-nah.com

Polo Shirt from, Bellucci Napoli, retail value $325, http://www.belluccinapoli.com/

The After Party:

Special Guests:

Javier Gomez- Abstract Photographer deemed as People’s Magazine Sexiest Artist Alive, Also celebrating his new line “Duality” part of the Fendi Casa collection.

Heather “The Heat” Hardy, professional boxer at Gleason’s gym. With featured fights at the Barclay Center.

Performance:

The after party opened up with a live performance by Blessings Offer who sang to the band Blue Light 3 While Barneby Ruhe Painted a portrait of Judy Sahagian, Founder/President of JudyNetworks.com and Host of the Real Estate Subway Series. The opening bid was $300 for the portrait of Judy which was won by John Reinhardt, President/CEO of Filmore Realty for $600 which he then gifted to Judy Sahagian. Proceeds of the painting went to soundaffects.org

Barneby Ruhe continued to paint portraits for the remainder of the evening while professionals networked and enjoyed the sounds of Bluelight3 and Blessings offer.

Along with the great performances Rock & Hammer CPA hosted a side party out doors in their CPA Truck for more information on their truck and where they will be parked next goto: http://rockandhammer.com/

Vocals performed by: Blessing Offor (from The Voice) http://soundaffects.org/
Live Portrait painting by Barneby Ruhe PHD.: http://www.RuheFoundation.org/
Benefiting Charity: http://soundaffects.org/
Band Sponsored by: BlueLight 3, http://www.BlueLight3.com/
Dinner Sponsored by: STREETS, http://www.streetsbk1.com/ | 53 Broadway Brooklyn, NY 11249
Drinks Sponsored by: Madame Paulette and 557 Lounge, http://www.madamepaulette.com/
Dessert Sponsored by: Tipsy Tasty, http://www.tipsytasty.com/

Event Producer and Websites: Please direct traffic to these sites for post event media

Judy Sahagian, http://www.JudyNetworks.com/
Judy Sahagian, http://www.RealEstateSubwaySeries.com/

Event Sponsors:

Lunch Sponsored by April Peacock – http://www.construction1stclass.com/
Drinks Sponsored by: Madame Paulette and 557 Lounge, http://www.madamepaulette.com/
Dessert Sponsored by: Tipsy Tasty, http://www.tipsytasty.com/
Photo & Video Sponsored by: http://www.SocialFix.com/

Sponsors:

Douglas Elliman Real Estate, Retail Group, http://thefaithconsoloteam.elliman.com/about
All Things Brooklyn, http://allthingsbrooklyn.com/
Contour Mortgage: http://www.contourmortgage.com/
Ryan J. Walsh and Associates (RJW)., http://rjwesq.net/
Hard Money Depot, http://www.HardMoneyDepot-USA.com/
Argento USA, http://www.argentousa.com/about_us.html
1st Equity, http://1stequity.com/
Real Estate Education Center, http://REEDC.com/
PropertyShark.com, http://propertyshark.com/
Rapid Realty NYC, http://rapidnyc.com/
Rock & Hammer Tax Service, http://rockandhammer.com/
Mom’s Standard Cleaning Services, http://www.momsstandard.com/
Fillmore Realty, http://www.Fillmore.com/
Bellucci Napoli, , http://www.belluccinapoli.com
Madame Paulette and 557 Lounge, http://www.madamepaulette.com

Media Partners:

Home Reporter, http://brooklynspectator.com/
The Spectator Brooklyn, http://brooklynspectator.com/
NYC Network Group, http://www.nycnetworkgroup.com/agenda/
The Dumbo BID, http://dumbo.is/home
Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, http://www.ibrooklyn.com/
CNG News, http://www.CNGLocal.com/
The Soho Loft Media Group., http://thesoholoft.com/
Expose Your Business, http://exposyourbusiness.com/
Brooklyn Courier, http://www.brooklyndaily.com/sections/brooklyn-courier/
J.G. Studio, http://www.javiergomezphotography.com/
Good News Planet, http://www.GoodNewsBroadcast.com/
Real Estate Weekly, http://rew-online.com/ | Article: http://rew-online.com/2015/05/20/experts-retail-reborn-in-booming-borough-of-brooklyn/
Globe Street: http://www.globest.com/ | Article: http://www.globest.com/search/index.html?zkDo=search&publication=globest&query=event+coverage
Article:
http://thefaithconsoloteam.elliman.com/pdf/148dfb81d660b50590ec253fab993c994a716485
CityBizList: http://thefaithconsoloteam.elliman.com/pdf/941e6eddf5ad8435024f390c56091150f020d99d
AMW Pr, http://amwpr.com/

Charities Supported: Pink Tie, http://www.PinkTie.org and Sound Affects, http://soundaffects.org/

Dumbo Lofts
155 Water St
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Tuesday, May 12, 2015 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM (EDT)

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NYCREW Gathers the CRE Clans: In its latest Industry Spotlight on the next generation of New York’s legendary real estate dynasties, the New York Chapter of Commercial Real Estate Women’s Network  (NYCREW)   hosted the scions of the Zucker, Goodstein and Gottesman clans at “The Women Leading New York’s Real Estate Families, Take Three,” at the 3 West Club. NYCREW and CREW National Board Member Faith Hope Consolo of Douglas Elliman’s Retail Group moderated a lively panel discussion that covered the companies’ current projects, as well as the professional and personal opportunities and challenges in leading a family business in the 21st century. Pictured, from left: NYCREW Board Member and Programs Committee Co-Chair Erin Beitz, Carmel Partners; Laurie Zucker, Vice Chair, Zucker Organization; Consolo; Shari Goodstein Rossi, Chairman/CFO of Eagle Air Inc. and Partner, Goodstein Organization; Archie Gottesman, Co-Owner and Chief Branding Officer, Edison Properties.

ABOUT NYCREW Network

NYCREW Network, the original New York area chapter of CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women, a national organization of over 9,000 commercial real estate professionals), was founded in 2001 to advance the success of women in commercial real estate through opportunity, influence and power.  Since then, NYCREW has provided its members with the skills and opportunities to achieve success in commercial real estate, encouraging doing business together in collaboration rather than competition.  Comprised of senior and rising professionals from a broad range of disciplines within the commercial real estate industry, such as: financial services; asset and property management; developers; owners and operators; investment and property brokerage firms; and appraisers, accountants, architects, attorneys and other consultants, NYCREW members are also active in a wide range of industry segments, such as hospitality, industrial, office, retail, mixed use, transportation, etc. www.nycrew.org.

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National Leasing Team Launches Coast-to-Coast Roll-out of Girls’ Fashion Brand  

From Amagansett to New York to Charleston to Santa Monica and now beyond, the preeminent leasing and sales team of Faith Hope Consolo, Chairman, and Joseph Aquino, Executive Vice President of Douglas Elliman’s Retail Group has been charged with the national expansion of celebrated girls’ fashion and accessories brand Pink Chicken/Poulet Rose. Having arranged the original Hampton’s boutique in Amagansett, followed by its first Manhattan flagship last year at 1225 Madison Avenue, Ms. Consolo and Mr. Aquino are now spearheading the brand’s extended positioning.

“Pink Chicken is adored by girls, teens and moms around the world for its vibrant collections and age-appropriate sophistication,” points out Ms. Consolo. “It’s a great time for this segment and we are finding multiple opportunities for bringing this exceptional brand to the world stage.”

Adds Mr. Aquino, “For more than two decades our team has brought signature fashion names to the forefront. As retail consultants with an international base, we have been able to discern the best markets for our clients, time and again.”

Leases have been signed for the two newest locations, comprising 130 Market Street in Charleston, SC at The Shops at Belmond Charleston Place, near Belmond Charleston Place Hotel and Convention Center; and 1524 Montana Avenue in the Grove in Santa Monica, CA, considered one of LA’s finest retail corridors.

Ms. Consolo and Mr. Aquino are the exclusive tenant representatives for the entire roll-out. Representing Taubman Properties, the landlord in Charleston, was Harriett Edwards-White.

About Douglas Elliman’s Retail Group

As the industry leader in retail leasing, investment sales and consulting, Douglas Elliman’s Retail Group is renowned for its success on local, national and international platforms. Headed by Faith Hope Consolo, Chairman, the group’s comprehensive scope extends to virtually every facet of the retail landscape; from celebrated Madison Avenue to Rodeo Drive, urban retail corridors worldwide, upscale super regional shopping malls, luxury specialty centers and hotel/casino retail. Over the years, the group has brought world-famous fashion designers and international brands to U.S. markets; and U.S brands abroad. Moreover, they are the exclusive representatives of prominent portfolios held by investment funds, public companies and private property owners; as well as consultants for business improvement districts and government agencies.

Recognized for its innovative marketing strategies, the Retail Group offers a wide range of services that are critical for today’s economic environment, and provide customized, focused solutions on a client-by-client basis. With unparalleled access to a global network of businesses, owners and buyers, Douglas Elliman’s Retail Group is the foremost retail real estate authority in the country. For more information, visit Our Team page or http://faith-consolo.com/.

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Harlem Retail Specialists Arrange New Lease for YSB Salon NYC

On Frederick Douglass Blvd. in Central Harlem

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Faith Hope Consolo, Chairman of Douglas Elliman’s Retail Group celebrated the holidays with outgoing New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly 

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At Second Annual Harlem Hospitality and Culinary Conference

Douglas Elliman Retail Group Chairman Leads Marketing Experts on Wednesday,

October 23, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Studio Museum of Harlem

• Homegrown Restaurants/Eateries: Thriving as David in the Land of Goliath
• Event Catering: Untapped Potential for Restaurant/Culinary Business Growth
• Artisanal Foods: Neighborhood/Regional Branded Products
• Cocktails and Nightlife: What Makes a Great Bar?
• Hospitality: Developments in Harlem?s Hospitality Industry

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