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...

Seasonal Swings and Shifting Leverage in the NYC Real Estate Market

The NYC real estate market is on the move again as seasonal liquidity returns, indicating the onset of the active spring season. With this shift, both buyers and sellers are poised to experience changing dynamics. Let’s delve deeper into what these developments mean...
WE HAVE AN IDEA!

WE HAVE AN IDEA!

Let’s enjoy summer! We deserve it! The real estate market has officially turned boring as we enter the dog days of summer! With the most recent mind-blowing smoke from Canadian wildfires blanketing the New York City skyline, we all need to catch our breath and chill...

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 median...

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...

A New Phenomenon

A New Phenomenon

We have waited long enough! It’s true – the New York City real estate market is showing signs of awakening! With the spring market at the starting gate – things are beginning to percolate.  Buyers – we’ve been telling you for weeks that the negotiating advantage is...

Market in Limbo!

Market in Limbo!

As we begin the active season, the cumulative number of listings hitting the Manhattan residential real estate market appears to be back in-line with previous years. Please do not misinterpret this as “recovery.” It is not. With demand way down from where we were this...

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...

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