🏙️ New York’s renewed push for a pied-à-terre tax marks a major shift in how the city thinks about second homes and revenue. What began as a proposal aimed at ultra luxury buyers is now part of a broader conversation about...
Read More🏙️ A Transformative Shift in How NYC May Buy and Sell Buildings New York City is on the verge of adopting one of its most significant housing policies in decades: COPA, the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act. If passed, COPA...
Read More❄️ Prepping Your Home for Winter Energy Savings When winter arrives in New York City, it doesn’t just bring holiday lights and cozy sweaters, it also brings higher heating bills, energy inefficiency, and compliance questions for...
Read More🗽 From Fiorella La Guardia to Zohran Mamdani: How NYC’s New Socialist Mayor Could Redefine Housing and Real Estate New York City has always reflected the political and economic shifts of its time, from Fiorello La Guardia’s...
Read More💡 Why Condos (Not Co-ops) Are Better for Investment Before deciding between pre-war and post-war, it’s worth understanding why most investors choose condos over co-ops in New York City. In a condo, you own real property — your...
Read MoreWhy Co-ops still define NYC homeownership Most cities talk condos; New York talks co-ops. In Manhattan especially, co-ops remain the backbone of ownership apartments, prized for stability and community, yet infamous for strict...
Read More💡 The New Shape of Inventory: What You Don’t See Is Now What’s Selling In a market defined by low inventory, high rates, and tight competition, more deals are being made off the MLS than ever before. Private listings, whisper...
Read More💡 The old mortgage playbook is gone—and buyers and sellers are adapting. With mortgage rates hovering in the 6–7% range and inflation still squeezing budgets, many buyers who planned to “wait it out” are realizing that...
Read More🌍 Climate change isn’t a distant concern—it’s reshaping real estate right now. With new property risk assessment standards, buyers, developers, and lenders must rethink how they evaluate assets. Key Points: What You Need to Know...
Read More💡 AI isn’t just writing headlines; it’s helping set your property tax bill. If you own, buy, or sell condos in New York City, here’s what you need to know right now. Key Points: What You Need to Know NYC’s Department of Finance...
Read MoreSelling in New York City doesn’t always require a gut renovation. Often, small, targeted repairs do the heavy lifting: they calm buyer fears, photograph beautifully, and help your home feel “move-in ready.” Below is a practical...
Read MoreIn 2025, it’s not just about spring or fall. In NYC, mortgage-rate dips are the new seasons. Spring and fall remain NYC’s traditional high seasons for sales and leasing. But in 2025, mortgage rate fluctuations are triggering...
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