Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Block by Block plan seeks to build and preserve 400,000 affordable homes over the next decade. Here’s a balanced look at what the proposal includes, why supporters are excited, why critics have concerns, and what it could mean for New York City’s future.
Read MoreWhole Foods is expanding into Bushwick, Ridgewood, and other New York City neighborhoods. But does the arrival of a major retailer drive neighborhood change, or does it simply signal changes already underway? This article explores affordability, housing supply, investment, and what Whole Foods can tell us about the future of Brooklyn and NYC real estate.
Read More🏗️ New York’s housing shortage is not just about demand. It is also about how difficult, expensive, and time consuming it has become to actually build housing. New York’s housing crisis is often discussed in simple terms: rents...
Read More👀 Everyone is watching what happens above $5,000,000. The more interesting story may be what happens just below it. As New York leaders consider a new tax on high-end second homes, most of the conversation has focused on whether...
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🏙️🚇🏗️ A new, solutions first movement called the Abundance Agenda is gaining steam in NYC’s tech, policy, and planning circles and could significantly reshape the New York City housing future. The NYC housing future may be...
Read MoreNew York City is known for its vibrant culture, diverse neighborhoods, and—perhaps most importantly—its complex housing market. Among the many factors that shape this market are rent control and rent stabilization laws, which...
Read MoreOn June 12th, 2024, I had the distinct honor of fulfilling my role as the Chair of the New York City Issues Working Group at the New York State Association of Realtors (NYSAR). This opportunity represented a significant...
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