Navigating the 2024 Spring Real Estate Market: A Mixed Picture

A little bit up and a little bit down. While supply continues to tick slightly higher week over week, demand (contracts signed) is underperforming. This discrepancy between supply and demand paints a nuanced picture of the 2024 spring season, presenting challenges and...

Unlocking Renovation Potential In Co-ops and Condos

Recently we’ve been discussing the premium many buyers have been putting on move-in ready, renovated properties.  With that in mind, you might be thinking - what about those other apartments that require a little more effort?   It might be something to consider. We’ve...

1st Quarter 2024 Manhattan Real Estate Update: Signs of Recovery

As we step into the second quarter of 2024, let's take a closer look at the trends shaping the Manhattan real estate landscape.  Our most recent 1st Quarter 2024 market report shares insights into the recent performance of our current market.   Pricing Trends...

Spring Has Sprung!

It is hard to believe that we are two weeks away from the end of the 1st quarter. Spring is here after a relatively mild winter, so we have nothing to complain about! Can we complain about the residential real estate market? Yes and no. For sure it has been slower...
Will more listings shift leverage?

Will more listings shift leverage?

January ending means we are officially at the beginning of the spring real estate market. We are very ready! Hope you are too. In our last newsletter, we put out a “buy” signal for people that are serious and ready to go. Sellers can get a deal done if they are...

Outlook for 2023

Outlook for 2023

Happy New Year! We are rested and ready to go! As we consider 2023, we would love to tell you that 2022 is behind us. Is it though? We’re not sure yet is the answer because much of what caused the volatility and price pressure in the second half of 2022 is still...

Giving Back List 2022

Giving Back List 2022

Be the reason someone smiles today.   We recently wrapped up our annual #GivingBack list campaign, a special initiative featuring our favorite charities to give to.   Here's the list of the 21 charities and causes we featured:   1. The Luca Gargiulo...

Wrapping Up 2022!

Wrapping Up 2022!

The story here is that low supply has been keeping the market in check. Supply has been moving in-line with 2021 numbers almost exactly since July. Because this has been following the seasonal curve, we treat this as uneventful. Having said that, we remain in a...

How to value outdoor space in New York City real estate

How to value outdoor space in New York City real estate

Everyone knows having outdoor space is a luxury in New York City.  It is also valuable! But, just how valuable is it? This depends on the size, kind, and shape of the space. Let’s take a look.   Outdoor space is not valued the same as indoor space   First of...

A Positive Step Forward

A Positive Step Forward

Last week ended with good news as the most recent inflation report (CPI) came in lower than expected on Thursday.     The result? The stock market rallied to its biggest day in 2 years.  Mortgage interest rates took an immediate and notable move down.    All...

All eyes were on October!

All eyes were on October!

To be honest, we had all eyes on October hoping for an uptick in transaction activity. It didn’t happen. The fall market deal volume has been painfully slow.    On the supply side, we have likely topped out on new listings for the season and are beginning to see...

3Q22 Is a Wrap! What’s Next?

3Q22 Is a Wrap! What’s Next?

We are officially in the fall market. Let’s review three important points: (1) what did Q3 tell us; (2) where are we now; and (3) how do rates play into this?   POINT ONE - Third Quarter Market Report - What is Notable?   Median and Average prices rose...

Early Fall Market: What to Expect in Manhattan and Brooklyn

Early Fall Market: What to Expect in Manhattan and Brooklyn

Happy almost fall! Before we get into it, it’s important to note that September is the lowest deal-volume month of the calendar year so there is nothing grand to report in terms of unexpected changes. The macro shift, in our opinion, has occurred and what we are...

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