Category: News + Insight
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Common Negotiation Mistakes Buyers Make in NYC Real Estate
Why Negotiation Strategy Still Matters in Today’s NYC Market In New York City real estate, negotiation is often associated with price, but in practice, successful negotiations involve far more than simply offering more or less money. Terms, timing, preparation, and market awareness can all play a significant role in how a deal ultimately comes together.…
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The Line: Employment Rose by 115,000 Last Month
Today, we have the April jobs report courtesy of my old employer, the BLS. Employment Rose by 115,000 Last Month Another month, another blow away jobs number. Here are the details: After ping ponging since last May, the US has had back-to-back strong months of job growth. In other good labor market news, initial claims for unemployment recently fell…
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Why Some Manhattan Apartments Sit While Others Sell Quickly (Even in the Same Building)
In Manhattan real estate, it’s common to see two apartments in the same building perform very differently. One sells quickly, while another, sometimes with similar square footage and finishes, remains on the market. At first glance, this can be confusing. But when you look closer, the differences become clear. Same Line, Similar Square Footage –…
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Young New Development Group Leads Sales at 175 East 82nd Street as New Rendering Is Revealed
A new rendering has been unveiled for 175 East 82nd Street, a 39-story condominium tower rising in the Yorkville section of Manhattan’s Upper East Side—offering a fresh look at what is set to become one of the neighborhood’s most prominent new residential developments. Designed by CetraRuddy Architecture and developed by Douglaston Development, the 478-foot tower…
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Why Manhattan Luxury Sales Are Rising Even as Prices Ease
Luxury Sales Are Rising, So Why Are Prices Easing? Manhattan’s ultra-luxury market has been sending an interesting signal: transaction activity is rising sharply, even as pricing at the top end has softened. Transactions above $10 million reportedly rose 43% year-over-year, even as median pricing in the segment declined. At first glance, those trends may seem…
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The Line: Economic Growth Picked up in 1Q26
Today, we have the latest on GDP and PCE from the BEA. If you know what all those letters mean you’re either an economist or read this column every week. Welcome to the three-letter edition of The Line. Economic Growth Picked up in 1Q26 Gross domestic product, which is the value of all the goods and services produced in the US, rose…
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Pet Peeves: The Wild, Wonderful & Occasionally Wacky World of NYC Pet Policies
The idea for this piece began with a recent sale I had on the Upper East Side. While the buyer’s dog was not classified as an “aggressive” breed, he exceeded the building’s weight limit. Does the board do a weigh-in? Would a pet owner ever consider not moving because of pet policy restrictions? In New…
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How Women Can Build Wealth Through Real Estate on Their Own Terms
Real estate investing is not a men-only game. But for a long time, it has felt that way. In Episode 405 of The Build Up podcast, we sat down with Liz Faircloth, co-founder of Real Estate InvestHer, a national platform and community helping women build portfolios and take control of their financial futures. Whether you…
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Bess Freedman: Private Listing Networks are the Dark Pools of Real Estate
In a sharply argued piece for Inman News, CEO Bess Freedman draws a direct parallel between private listing networks and Wall Street’s “dark pools,” warning that the growing trend is fundamentally at odds with how real estate is supposed to function. Her core argument is simple: real estate works best when it’s transparent—and private networks…
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What the Proposed Pied-à-Terre Tax Could Mean for NYC Real Estate
A Proposed Pied-à-Terre Tax: What Could It Mean for NYC Real Estate? A newly proposed pied-à-terre tax is once again raising questions about how public policy can shape New York City real estate, particularly at the luxury end of the market. The proposal would impose an additional tax on certain non-primary residences above a high value…