A single mom works as a makeup artist and NYC real estate broker. Here's how she affords life in the city.
Violetta Kruglyak, a single mother and NYC real estate broker, shares the realities of balancing multiple jobs to afford life in one of the world's most expensive cities. Her story illustrates the 'hustle' required to maintain a middle-class lifestyle in a high-cost urban environment.
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This profile provides a human perspective on the broader economic challenges of housing affordability and income inequality in major cities.
Violetta Kruglyak, 44, is a real estate broker and makeup and hair stylist living in NYC. Marissa Alper for BI Violetta Kruglyak thrives in NYC real estate by hustling for deals in a competitive market. Originally from Ukraine, Kruglyak balances her real estate career with raising her son in NYC. Despite fluctuating income, Kruglyak stays motivated by focusing on financial growth and success. Working in NYC real estate , brokering deals for the rich and famous in one of the most desirable property markets in the world, is a "glamorous" business. Yet, for broker Violetta Kruglyak, that does not translate to a glamorous life. For her, breaking into the real estate world is defined by one word: hustle.
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