Updated January 2026 Days on Market can be useful, but in today’s housing market, especially in New York City, it often tells only part of the story. The number can restart on consumer-facing websites, even though agent-facing...
Read MoreUpdated January 2026 The real estate industry just crossed a major milestone. Compass and Anywhere Real Estate , among two of the most recognizable names in U.S. brokerage, have officially merged in a $1.6 billion all-stock...
Read More🌿 Local Law 97 (LL97) is New York City’s ambitious building emissions law. Most buildings over 25,000 square feet now face carbon caps, and starting with the first compliance period, owners that exceed their limits will be fined...
Read More🌆 New York’s Good Cause Eviction law, effective April 2024, gives many tenants in previously unregulated apartments new protections against steep rent hikes and eviction without a valid reason. It also adds a new layer of...
Read More🏙️ 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 MoreUpdated January 28th, 2026 🏙️ A Major Housing Proposal Comes to an End in New York City Just weeks ago, New York City appeared on the verge of adopting a sweeping new housing policy known as COPA, the Community Opportunity to...
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...
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