Category: News + Insight
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What Kind of Brokerage Hides Information from Its Own Customers?
What’s the fastest way to erode trust between real estate agents and the general public? Tell homebuyers to drop dead. That’s essentially what data guru Jonathan Miller argues in the wake of the recently announced Compass/Redfin partnership which has put in motion the broad marketing of private and Coming Soon listings at tremendous scale. Per Miller,…
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Co-op vs. Condo in NYC: Key Differences Buyers Should Understand
Co-op or Condo in NYC: How to Decide in Today’s Market One of the most common questions I hear from buyers, whether they’re first-timers or seasoned investors is, “Should I buy a co-op or a condo?” It’s not a simple choice. Each has its own financial implications, lifestyle trade-offs, and long-term value considerations. And in…
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Early Signs of a Competitive Spring Market in NYC
Buyer Behavior Is Quietly Shifting Even Without a Rate Cut Multiple-offer activity is picking up again across NYC, and it’s happening in the middle of winter. It feels like an early spring market is already forming. At a recent Brown Harris Stevens office meeting, our agents reported three to four multiple-bid situations per week across NYC. Just…
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The Line: Job Growth Much Higher than Expected in January
This week, we dedicate this column to the delayed January jobs report. Job Growth Much Higher than Expected in January Yep, you read that correctly. Payrolls rose by 130,000 last month according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than double the Dow Jones estimate. Wait a minute, didn’t the ADP report issued last week say that employment was up by just 22,000 in…
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Opinion: Free Market Principles Win an Early Ruling in the Battle Over Private Listing Networks
In a closely watched saga shaping the future of how homes are marketed online, a federal judge last week denied a request for a preliminary injunction that would have stopped Zillow’s policy restricting private listing networks (PLNs). The ruling allows Zillow’s Listing Access Standards to remain in effect while the broader antitrust lawsuit proceeds —…
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The Line: Private Sector Employment Rose by Just 22,000 in January
It’s the first Friday of the month, which usually means a BLS jobs report. However, since the government shut down for a few days that report won’t come out until next week. Luckily for us ADP came to the rescue yet again, with their January Employment Report. Private Sector Employment Rose by Just 22,000 in…
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Brown Harris Stevens Leaders Shine in RISMedia’s 2026 Real Estate Newsmakers
Every year, RISMedia’s Real Estate Newsmakers honors outstanding professionals across the industry – individuals who shaped the year with leadership, innovation, community impact, and vision. In 2026, three Brown Harris Stevens executives, Bess Freedman, Matthew Leone, and David Deza, are among the distinguished honorees! Bess Freedman — Luminary As CEO of Brown Harris Stevens, Bess Freedman…
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Inside the Real Estate Market in 2026: A Conversation with Bess Freedman
In a wide-ranging interview with Inman, Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman shared her insights on the state of the real estate market, industry consolidation, challenges facing agents and consumers, and what she’s most excited about as the year unfolds. From major mergers and market dynamics to the relational essence of real estate, Bess offers…
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The Line: The Fed Leaves Rates Alone
This week, we have the latest from the Fed and tell you why Americans shouldn’t be so pessimistic about the economy. The Fed Leaves Rates Alone The Federal Reserve made no change to the federal funds rate at their meeting this week, a move that surprised nobody, even Gomer Pyle. The Fed summed up their thinking this way: “Available indicators suggest that…
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Fed Holds Rates Steady: Impact on New York City Housing
What the Fed’s Pause Means for NYC Real Estate Right Now This week, the Federal Reserve chose to hold interest rates steady rather than move forward with another cut. While that decision plays out nationally, its meaning is more nuanced in New York City, a market where a large share of transactions are all-cash and financing…