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The Real Estate Industry’s Reckoning on Private Listings Has Finally Arrived

There has been a growing disconnect in residential real estate between what is being marketed as innovation and what actually serves the best interests of buyers and sellers. In a recent guest post on...

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News + Insight 2 months ago

More Buyers spent $10M+ on Manhattan New Development Residences in Q1 than any other Quarter in the last 10 years

Manhattan’s Q1 new development market was largely driven by sales of residences priced at $10 million and above, with 56 contracts signed*, more than during any period this decade. It was up 87 percen...

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News + Insight 2 months ago

Interest Rates Are Holding, But Buyer Behavior Is Changing

Rates Aren’t Dropping Anytime Soon and What That Means for NYC Buyers Many buyers have spent the past year waiting for interest rates to come down before entering the market. It’s a reasonable strateg...

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News + Insight 2 months ago

How to Buy Real Estate Without a Bank or Big Down Payment

The biggest reason most people never buy their first investment property is not the market. It is the money. In Episode 403 of The Build Up podcast, we sat down with Pace Morby, widely known as the cr...

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News + Insight 2 months ago

What’s the Best Time to Buy a Home in NYC?

Is There Really a “Best” Time to Buy a Home in NYC? Buyers often ask whether there’s a “best” time to enter the New York City real estate market. The short answer is yes, but it depends on what you’re...

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News + Insight 3 months ago

The Line: Mortgage Rates Rise Again

No major economic news came out this week, so today’s column consists of a bunch of quick hits on mortgage rates, unemployment claims, job security, and two special wishes. Mortgage Rates Rise A...

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News + Insight 3 months ago

The Rise of “Luxury” Buildings—and Why Quality Isn’t Always Guaranteed

Not All “Luxury” Buildings Are Created Equal in NYC New construction has become synonymous with “luxury” in New York City, but that label doesn’t always tell the full story. In recent years, a growing...

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News + Insight 3 months ago

The Line: The Fed Leaves Rates Alone

Today, we have the latest from the Federal Reserve. The Fed Leaves Rates Alone As expected, the Fed made no changes to interest rates this week. While that doesn’t seem that exciti...

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News + Insight 3 months ago

A Record Year, a High-Risk Pregnancy, and a Landmark Deal at 80 Clarkson

Luxury agent Marina Bernshtein achieved her best year ever—while navigating a high-risk pregnancy. Throughout the year, Bernshtein continued to manage complex, high-value transactions and demanding cl...

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News + Insight 3 months ago

Winter in Review: Sellers Waited for Spring, But Buyers Stayed in the Market

If you’ve been following my weekly and monthly updates over the past few months, you probably noticed a recurring theme: the weather. This winter brought one of the coldest and snowiest stretches...

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News + Insight 3 months ago

How to Invest Passively in Real Estate Without Losing Your Shirt

Most people assume real estate investing means buying a property and managing it yourself. But there is another way to build wealth through real estate without ever being a landlord. In Episode 402 of...

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News + Insight 3 months ago

Dear Buyers, Days On Market Are Facts!

In my newest Inman opinion piece, I argue that days on market and price changes are not optional narratives — they are facts! Buyers rely on these signals to make informed decisions, and the broader m...

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News + Insight 3 months ago

The Line: Consumer Prices Up 2.4% from a Year Ago

While today is Friday the 13th, we promise not to scare you in this edition of The Line. Consumer Prices Up 2.4% From a Year Ago The consumer price index rose 0.3% in February and was 2...

News + Insight 3 months ago

The Two Renovations That Still Matter Most in NYC

Which Renovations Actually Add Value in NYC? Kitchens and Bathrooms Still Lead As the spring market approaches, many homeowners start thinking about renovations that could improve their home’s value b...

News + Insight 3 months ago

Where Manhattan’s Biggest Luxury Contracts Are Happening

Manhattan’s luxury market continues to produce eye-catching transactions even before the spring season officially begins. Recent reports show more than $1 billion in high-end contracts signed in...

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News + Insight 3 months ago

How to Scale a Real Estate Portfolio: Turning One Property Into Many

Most investors believe scaling requires more savings. In reality, scaling requires better structure. In Episode 401 of The Build Up podcast, we sat down with multifamily investor Andrew Freed to break...

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News + Insight 3 months ago

Where Luxury Demand Is Actually Concentrated in NYC Right Now

In a recent episode of Vince Rocco’s Talking New York Real Estate featuring Steven Bailey, Senior Account Manager of Roadway Moving & Storage, we took a closer look at what real movement data reve...

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News + Insight 3 months ago

Agents Who Master Pricing Master Their Market BHS Miami’s Regional Director of Sales David Deza

I spend a lot of time meeting with agents about how to grow their business. We talk about prospecting, marketing, and building relationships. But the agents who scale the fastest tend to get one thing...

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News + Insight 3 months ago

Discover the Latest Insights from the MORE Network

This week’s lineup captures the industry from every angle—tackling policy shifts, market headwinds, cultural leadership, and the conversations redefining how real estate is practiced at the highest le...

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News + Insight 3 months ago

The Line: Mortgage Rates Fall Below 6% for the First Time in Over Three Years

This week, we celebrate a milestone for mortgage rates, and wonder if anyone’s job is safe from AI. Mortgage Rates Fall Below 6% for the First Time in Over Three Years What a great way to start...

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News + Insight 3 months ago