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Building Owners Face Looming Deadlines Under Local Law 97

By Serj Markarian, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker Some of you may have heard about Local Law 97, a key piece of NYC legislation enacted in 2019 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings...

News + Insight 1 year ago

The Changing Co-op vs. Condo Landscape

By Serj Markarian, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker You might recall that last week I mentioned how buyers are increasingly favoring new developments over traditional co-ops on prestigi...

Community + Culture 1 year ago

Buyers Rush to Lock in Deals Before Spring Heats Up

By Serj Markarian, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker A few weeks ago, I highlighted the most-searched neighborhoods on StreetEasy along with their median prices, offering insight into what to...

News + Insight 1 year ago

Manhattan’s Office Comeback is Driving the Housing Market

By Serj Markarian, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker New York City’s office market is showing strong signs of stabilization, rapidly returning to traditional office settings. In fact, i...

News + Insight 1 year ago

How to Stand Out in a Competitive Spring Market

By Serj Markarian, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker John Walkup, co-founder and partner at UrbanDigs Analytics—whose expertise I highly respect—recently shared five key insights...

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News + Insight 1 year ago

10 NYC Neighborhoods Gaining the Most Attention

By Serj Markarian, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker StreetEasy recently analyzed search trends on its platform to identify the New York City neighborhoods gaining popularity among buyer...

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Community + Culture 1 year ago

Thinking of Selling This Spring? Start Planning Now

By Serj Markarian, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker Earlier this month, industry analysts noted that real estate activity is expected to increase as more buyers adapt to current mortgage rates an...

News + Insight 1 year ago

Maximalism, Earth Tones & Individuality: What’s In for 2025

By Serj Markarian, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker The saying 'New Year, New You' isn’t just about personal growth—it’s also a great opportunity to refresh your...

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Art + Design 1 year ago

Manhattan Real Estate Wrap-Up: Q4 2024’s High Note

By Serj Markarian, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker First, I want to take a moment to send our thoughts to our friends on the West Coast. If you're looking for ways to help, I've i...

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News + Insight 1 year ago

The Rental Market Now—and What’s Next

By Serj Markarian, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Rental inventory in Manhattan is on the decline, contributing to rising rental costs in several neighborhoods. Greenwich Village experienced the mos...