Posted by Leonard Steinberg on December 23rd, 2013 I am visiting my hometown, Cape Town, South Africa, which has been designated the World Design Capital for 2014. Cape Town is a melting pot of design influences from Europe, Africa and the Far East, in a city known for it hugely diverse cultural mix. These influences… [Read More]
HAPPY, HEALTHY 2013 WITH SOME REAL ESTATE LESSONS FROM CAPE TOWN
Posted by Leonard Steinberg in January 1st, 2013 I am blogging from sunny Cape Town, South Africa……my place of birth and still possibly the most beautiful place anywhere…….and while far removed from the concrete jungle of Manhattan, I have learned many lessons, or have been reminded of some from the past……so here goes: 1) Beauty… [Read More]
TIME FOR A HOUSING TRUTH AND RECONCILLIATION COMMISSION?
Posted by Leonard Steinberg on November 7th, 2011 Mayor Bloomberg recently passed most of the blame for the Housing crisis on Congress. Occupy Wall Street is blaming Wall Street. I grew up in South Africa in the 60’s and 70’s, a time when the country was plagued by a host of sins. was a court-like… [Read More]