Cruising into the Summer Slowdown

The New York City housing market has been showing signs of a shift since late March to early April, marking what appears to be the start of a new trend—likely influenced by broader economic uncertainty. The market was performing steadily until around April 2nd, when...

FARE Act: Big Changes Ahead for Tenants and Landlords in NYC

If you’ve been following the headlines, you’ve probably heard about the FARE Act—short for the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses Act. Passed by the City Council in November 2024, this new law is set to change how broker fees work in New York City’s rental market,...

Refresher on the Buyer-Broker Agreement Rules in New York

If you’re starting your home search, here’s what a Buyer-Broker Agreement means for you—and why it could work in your favor. In August 2024, anyone working with a licensed real estate agent in New York State must sign a buyer-broker agreement before viewing any...

A Shifting Market – Manhattan and Brooklyn Real Estate Update

As we end April, the Manhattan and Brooklyn real estate markets are showing signs of change. Here’s a detailed look at what's been happening:   Manhattan Market Overview Supply and Demand Dynamics: Supply in Manhattan decreased by 2.5% for the month as of April...
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...

How much does height matter in pricing a home?

How much does height matter in pricing a home?

There are so many things that go into the value of a home in New York City, with the most obvious being location, size and condition of the home. But, New York City is unique in that floor height can also change the listing price of a home, even within the same...

Saying Goodbye to the Summer Market

Saying Goodbye to the Summer Market

The summer market is nearing its end and all eyes are turning to the fall markets.   There are a lot of opinions out there around what the 2nd half of the year will deliver us, but it’s safe to say that the recent numbers posted on rates and inflation leaned into...

The Manhattan Real Estate Market Report: 2Q2022

The Manhattan Real Estate Market Report: 2Q2022

Hard to believe we are in the second half of 2022. We are back to a seasonal pattern of activity. The summer market is here as indicators point to decreased new-deals-to-market supply and lower contract volume.    We believe quite strongly that there are deals to...

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