NYT reporter launches housing forum
July 01, 2009 11:14AM By Jovana Rizzo
New York Times real estate reporter Teri Karush Rogers and Denise Dell'Olio, a creative director at an ad agency, just launched an online community for homeowners called BrickUnderground.com.
The two came up with the idea when they moved into the same Upper West Side co-op and found they had more questions than answers about homeownership and maintenance.
"Even though I've been reporting real estate for all these years for the [Times], I can't get answers to my own questions," Rogers said. "You don't know how things are handled in other buildings. Something could be handled the same way for 30 years just because that's the way it's always been done."
The Web site includes a forum for homeowners to ask questions and provide tips, and includes a blog with links to real estate articles.
"We really want to be the online 411," Rogers said.
Real estate attorneys Adam Leitman Bailey and Luigi Rosabianca have already joined the Web site, and Rogers said Julie Friedman, an executive vice president at Bellmarc Realty, and Deanna Kory, a senior vice president at the Corcoran Group, have also signed on.
"It's a resource for homeowners who want to get informed, connected and supported," Rogers said. "A place they can turn whenever they need help with anything to do with their co-op, condo or townhouse."
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Comments
Anonymous
Terrific website. I am getting all of my real estate questions answered by not only experts in the home owner field but by others with similar experiences.
Comment #1 Posted By: Anonymous 07/02/09
Anonymous
Brick Underground allows New Yorkers to discuss real New York real estate without any agendas. Great website.
Comment #2 Posted By: Anonymous 07/02/09
Julie Friedman
Brick Underground is now my favorite tool in my continual quest to educate my sellers and buyers- it goes beyond the perfunctory and covers broad territory.
Comment #3 Posted By: Julie Friedman 07/06/09
Anonymous
I read the Real Deal more than the New York Times because I find Teri's articles are purposefully negative as if they were to be published to cause real estate market values to decline after the articles are read. I hope Teri finds it in her heart to rejuvenate New York with stories not manipulated by negative references. It will be better for our city and the strength of the New York Times.
Comment #4 Posted By: Anonymous 07/13/09
JoJoNYC
Hi everyone, just moved to nyc from nashville and i'm a little bit overwhelmed by the size and how busy this new town is. I was wondering if there are any guys that are looking to show a new woman around in town. Im not really looking for a relationship or anything, kinda just a buddy to go out and have fun with. Send me an email if your interested: janningsjojolall@gmail.com
Comment #5 Posted By: JoJoNYC 09/27/09