The spring market is underway across the New York City real estate market, but what’s visible is only part of the story. Activity is picking up. Open houses are busier. More listings are coming online. Buyers are re-engaging...
Read MoreFirst Time Home Buyer Tips 2026: What to Expect • Preparing Your Finances Before You Begin • Separating Needs from Wants in Your Home Search • Researching Neighborhoods Carefully • Why Home Inspections Matter • Navigating Offers...
Read MoreMarch 12, 2026 Mortgage rates are moving higher again, with the national average 30 year fixed mortgage rate rising to 6.15%, according to Bankrate. The average 15 year fixed mortgage rate stands at 5.53%. While mortgage rates...
Read MoreMarch 7, 2026 The U.S. housing market is not just expensive. In many ways, it is frozen. One of the most powerful forces shaping today’s housing market is something economists call the mortgage lock-in effect. Millions of...
Read MoreMarch 12th, 2026 Spring Housing Market 2026: What Buyers and Sellers Should Expect Spring housing market 2026 forecasts initially pointed to renewed momentum for the U.S. housing market. Many economists believed the 2026 housing...
Read MoreNew York City property owners face a growing set of building rules tied to safety, health, and sustainability. This practical guide explains which requirements apply to which buildings and how owners can better understand today’s compliance landscape.
Read MoreNew York’s All-Electric Buildings Act changes what energy systems most new buildings can use starting in 2026. Here’s what’s covered, what’s banned, what exemptions exist, and how to plan without costly redesigns or permitting delays.
Read MoreUpdated for 2026 In New York City, the purchase price gets the headlines. But for many buyers, it is the monthly charges that ultimately determine whether a home remains affordable over time. Maintenance and common charges are...
Read MoreUpdated 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...
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