Mortgage rates have crossed 7% again. I break down the monthly cost for a New York buyer, the financing and negotiation options worth comparing, and what sellers should consider this fall.
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A beautiful kitchen or spectacular view may capture a buyer’s attention, but what actually determines NYC property value? After nearly three decades in New York City real estate, I look beyond first impressions at the factors buyers and sellers should understand.
Read MoreNew York City financed the creation and preservation of 12,491 affordable homes from January through June 2026. The total represents progress, but the latest figures reveal how far the city must go to address its housing shortage.
Read MoreThe U.S. unexpectedly lost jobs in July, yet unemployment fell and stocks rose. The conflicting economic signals could have important implications for mortgage rates, buyers, sellers and the housing market.
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 MoreAcross New York City, iconic landmarks are being reimagined as restaurants, cocktail lounges, cultural venues, and immersive destinations, proving that the city’s past is becoming one of its most powerful tools for reinvention.
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 More🚨 A Shift That’s Easy to Miss Until It Isn’t For decades, cities like New York City and Los Angeles followed a predictable pattern. Opportunity pulled people in, whether for careers, education, or lifestyle, and even...
Read MoreUpdated April 13th, 2026 🏙️🔍 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...
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 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...
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