Author: Jared Antin
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Market Clarity by Jared Antin: Affordability Is Not a Pricing Problem. It’s a Supply Problem, and Policy Keeps Missing the Root Cause.
Affordability has become the dominant lens through which New Yorkers talk about housing. It shaped the most recent mayoral campaign, and it has been the stated objective of housing policy for decades. Yet despite sustained attention and repeated interventions, the cost of living, particularly rents, has continued to rise. That’s not because policymakers lack intent.…
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Market Clarity by Jared Antin: Is Manhattan Losing Residents? Separating Headlines From Reality
We’ve all seen headlines at various points warning of a mass “exodus” from Manhattan. Over the years, Manhattan has been counted out many times, only to reinvent itself time and again. Claims of an exodus may make for good clickbait, but they don’t reflect what’s actually happening. The reality is far more nuanced. Yes, New…
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Market Clarity by Jared Antin: Fall in Review
Manhattan delivered its strongest fall season since 2021—and its second-best in 11 years—with rising demand, stable inventory, and early signs of price firming. The fall market (which I define as the Tuesday after Labor Day through the Friday before Thanksgiving) tends to follow a familiar seasonal rhythm. New listings come to market in a wave…