Monster Month of May

Monster Month of May

After a weak April, the month of May came in like a lamb and went out like a lion! Last week for example, the number of contracts signed was up 29% from the prior week. To put this number in perspective, we like to see around 250 deals signed per week to judge...
Into Summer We Go!

Into Summer We Go!

Memorial Day Weekend is two weeks away. Crazy. The New York City real estate market continues to be a head-scratcher. Where are we going? We think we could be in for an unusually busy summer. Here’s why: March deal flow in sales was on fire. April deal flow in sales...
Conundrum!

Conundrum!

Rents are high. Mortgage rates are high. Housing participants in New York City are stuck between paying up for leases and having less affordability on purchasing.    This is a peculiar time. On a positive note, (and we do look for the positives!) both Manhattan...
1st Quarter Market Overview

1st Quarter Market Overview

The Manhattan real estate market settled into its new normal during the first quarter, with slower activity transitioning to a seasonally active marketplace as the busy spring season started. This quarter’s headline is the 8.3% year-over-year decline in the...
The Trend Is Your Friend!

The Trend Is Your Friend!

With all the macro events going on around us, the New York City real estate market appears to be on an uptrend in both overall Manhattan supply and demand. We will take it! Surprisingly so, the market is doing what we would expect it to be doing during this time in...
What a Difference A Weekend Makes!

What a Difference A Weekend Makes!

It is hard to believe we are nearing the end of the 1st Quarter. In addition to the interest rate environment, inflation, FED decisions, inventory – we added to the pile this past weekend with the failure of SVB and Signature Bank. In a word – STOP! How much more can...

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