Yunding Ranch

Chapter 294 Looking for a place to live
Intermediaries are the same everywhere in the world. However, the credit system in the United States has penetrated into all aspects of society, and the same is true for real estate intermediaries. Not only are the examinations for holding a license very strict, but also if there is fraud, deception, or even illegal situations, the license will be revoked It is still a slight punishment, and it may even cause the personal credit system to collapse like dominoes.

Therefore, the real estate intermediaries here will basically not deceive people.

Because of this, real estate agents in the United States are also very interesting. They all seem to be stars and create their own public image.

Placing your own billboards in public places, even like elections, goes deep into the masses, draws closer relationships, and establishes your own brand image; and matches your audience, women, families, bachelors, gays, blacks, etc., they Relevant marketing methods will be formulated.

If you want to rent a house, the easiest way is to pay attention to the door of each house or apartment building. As long as there is a house for rent, there will be a signboard with the phone number of the intermediary on it.Anytime, anywhere, just make a phone call, and the intermediary will come to provide services in person.

Or choose the real estate brokers you are familiar with, like, and approved, and choose according to their recommendations.

There are five boroughs in New York, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island.Among them, Manhattan is undoubtedly the core of the core, and even the center of the world.

On the island of Manhattan, it can be simply divided into upper/urban, middle/urban and lower/urban. Different people live in different areas, and each area has a different style.

Uptown/City surrounds Central Park, a rare green space in New York. In this place where land is so precious in New York, only the rich can afford the life in Uptown.In addition, elegant culture and art such as the Metropolitan Museum and the American Museum of Natural History also gather here.This is undoubtedly the most representative plutocratic area in Manhattan.

The central/urban area is centered on Times Square, where Broadway, Fifth Avenue, Central Station, the Empire State Building, and Rockefeller Center are all located.This is undoubtedly the most prosperous area in Manhattan, full of tourists, and almost everyone who travels to New York will not miss this area.

Relatively speaking, although the downtown area known as the financial center has a core area like Wall Street, it is also the most dynamic area in Manhattan.

This is the base camp for artists, dream-seeking models, starlets and gays, Washington Square, Greenwich Village, Soho, Little Italy, Chinatown, Statue of Liberty, it seems that more than half of the people in Manhattan live here place.Of course, New York University, where Lu Li studied, is also in this area, as well as Columbia University. The presence of students makes this area full of youthful atmosphere.

Because of being young, full of dreams and ideas, the style of downtown/downtown also represents the essence of New York: relaxed, free, ingenious, full of creativity and individuality.

When renting an apartment in New York, Lu Li seriously considered whether to settle in the uptown area; but after thinking about it carefully, Lu Li decided to choose an apartment in Greenwich Village, which he was more familiar with.

After all, he only came to New York occasionally, and the area of ​​activity is estimated to be mainly in the lower/urban areas.

Lu Li has lived in this area for four years, so he is very familiar with it. The last time Lu Huaijin and Song Lingyi came to New York, Lu Li served as a guide, leading them to appreciate the different flavors of this city.Even so, every time he slowed down and looked at Greenwich Village again, Lu Li would still have a new feeling.

New York in autumn does have a different charm.The golden breeze passed through the gaps in the tall buildings, and gradually became fierce, sassy and lofty, and the whole city suddenly became spacious and empty. The light brown long windbreaker, the camel plaid scarf, and the strong coffee The fragrance floats in the sight, and the footsteps coming and going are less irritable and lazy in summer, and they start to become busy again inadvertently.

Going south along Princes Street, the retro buildings on both sides of the street have a strong European flavor.However, Lu Li had just returned from Europe, and he could still feel the difference.There is always a restless factor in the air of this city. It lacks the precipitation of time and historical details, but it has more prosperity and prosperity in the fast food era of the 21st century.

Involuntarily, his footsteps slowed down, and then he saw the retro building in front of him. The dark red walls seemed to have a long history. It was a small four-story building. Although there are not many such buildings in Manhattan, But there are still some, especially near Chinatown.

The staggered brick walls spread little by little from top to bottom within sight, connecting with the gray ground on the street side, and on the side facing the alley, there is a large area of ​​ivy covering the entire wall. Stopped, only a little shadow can be seen through the green gap.Under the ivy, there is a long red brick wall separating the alley from the small building. Obviously behind the red brick wall is the entrance of the small building.

The top of the brick wall is a black hipped roof, the conspicuous oblique mesh windows on the wall are paired up and down, and there is also a large chimney without any smoke and fire, which is exquisite and delicate.Walking two steps forward and taking a closer look, you can see a half-covered classical porch on the front façade. There are rectangular clusters arranged under the porch, and there are tooth ornaments on the eaves.From a standing angle, one can see a huge carved door with a semi-circular transom on the door beam, and the delicate pattern is mostly covered by the ivy on the top, which is not very clear.

The style of this small building embodies the characteristics of balance, symmetry, and exquisite details. Lu Li has no research on architectural styles, so he can't say why, but it is indeed quite similar to many architectural styles in London. It seems to be literary and artistic. Features of the Renaissance.

Here, there is less of the hustle and bustle of the middle/urban area, and less of the formality of the upper/urban area. It is quiet amidst the hustle and bustle, and has a unique style. Just seeing each other, Lu Li fell in love with this neighborhood.Sure enough, he still has a special affection for Greenwich Village.

The phone started to vibrate again, it was Fred's call, "I'm on Prince Street, 23rd Street, come here."

Living in such a building, it seems that even the basic daily necessities of daily life, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar and tea have become different, and the unique flavor of petty bourgeoisie comes out naturally without any pretense.

Lowering his head, he could see the white sign at the door downstairs. Lu Li called the other party according to the phone number on the sign.After three rings, the other party picked up. It was a woman's voice, "Good afternoon, this is Lydia Lauren. I will build a warm home for you. May I help you?"

"I'm on Princes Street and 23rd Street right now. I saw your business card here. Is there a house for rent here? I want to ask, is this an apartment? Or a suite?" Lu Li said quickly.

"Yes. I'm Lydia. May I ask who you are...?" Lydia's voice was very friendly. Even through the phone, it seemed that the corners of her lips were slightly raised. Lu Li briefly introduced himself. "Fourteen, there is indeed a house for rent. On the third floor, it is a bachelor apartment. However, although it is said to be a bachelor apartment, the entire floor is yours. It is about [-] square feet. For single nobles, It really couldn’t be more appropriate.”

Lu Li couldn't help laughing, "What if I want to rent a house for my family?"

After just two sentences, the other party actually judged that he was a single man.Are all real estate agents like this?

"So unfortunately, that apartment doesn't quite meet your needs. I can recommend other apartments to you. Excuse me, how many children do you have?" Lydia's words were very fluent, with a hint of a smile , which was obviously a serious and serious answer, but it was tainted with a hint of ridicule.

Lu Li chuckled softly, "My wife is still waiting for me somewhere in the world. As for children, I hope to have two children, which is the most suitable."

Lydia could hear Lu Li's humor, so she couldn't help but smile, and returned to the main topic, "Do you want to see the house now? I can go there right away."

"Of course, I'm downstairs now." Lu Li also said simply.

"Give me 15 minutes." After Lydia finished speaking, she hung up the phone.

Lydia was even faster than Fred, but in about 10 minutes, a taxi stopped at the door, and the first to get off was a pair of slender legs in black stockings, and then saw the slim figure.

A navy blue one-line skirt, less than knee length; an ivory white silk shirt, the top two buttons are loosely undone; a golden brown curly hair hangs lazily on the shoulders, a little less The fierceness of a strong woman has added the charm of a small woman; the exquisite figure is not ostentatious, but only faintly visible, and the mature charm in her early thirties makes people look sideways.

"Fourteen?" Lydia walked over quickly, with a slight smile on her face, holding a briefcase in her left hand, and stretched out her right hand from a distance.

Lu Li nodded, took her right hand, and she introduced herself, "I'm Lydia. You're younger than you sounded on the phone, or is this my personal prejudice? Faces are always inaccurate judgment."

Lu Li chuckled lightly, but instead of responding positively, he retorted, "You are prettier than you sounded on the phone. Or do I have a personal prejudice against real estate agents?"

Such a response made Lydia laugh heartily, "No, your prejudice is correct." This was regarded as accepting Lu Li's praise. "Well, are you ready now? We can go upstairs to see the room. This room has only been vacant for more than a week. In this area, such a house is very popular."

Lu Li looked back and forth. Fred hadn't appeared yet. Just as he was about to nod, the sound of Fred walking slowly appeared around the corner. Lu Li said with a smile, "My friend is here."

(End of this chapter)