A Confident Market Momentum Carries Through Mid-October The Manhattan real estate market on October 20, 2025, demonstrated continued strength as both buyers and sellers leaned into fall momentum. For the second consecutive week, over 30 luxury contracts ($4M+) were signed—marking the strongest performance since early summer. Cash-rich buyers, particularly in the luxury Continue Reading
Why Homes Feel So Expensive in NYC: Beyond the Headlines Scrolling your feed, you’ll encounter claims that big investors are the reason prices remain sky-high, but the data says otherwise. Recent data tells a different story. Only about 2.8% of all home purchases in the past year were made by major institutional investors. At the same time, regular buyers, including professionals, families, and Continue Reading
Reading the Signals: Fall 2025 Market Insights from LeaseBreak, UrbanDigs, and Linneman As autumn unfolds in New York, real estate conversations are revealing a market that is cautious yet quietly dynamic. The recent LeaseBreak Top Agent Panel, new analysis from UrbanDigs, and Dr. Peter Linneman’s economic perspectives together provide a multi-layered lens on what’s really happening this Continue Reading
A Fall Surge in Manhattan’s Luxury Market Manhattan luxury real estate market for the week of October 13, 2025, reflects renewed momentum across all segments, from co-ops and condos to select luxury townhouses. While much of the country reacts to interest rate headlines, New York remains a market defined by liquidity, lifestyle, and quality. Cash continues to dominate, particularly in the Continue Reading
Manhattan Market October 6th: Bifurcation and the Breeze The national real estate narrative of "rising inventory and price moderation" is a half-truth in New York City. Manhattan is currently operating on a bifurcated system, where the ultra-luxury and the middle tiers are exhibiting fundamentally different market behaviors. Understanding the "Two-Speed Market" gives you a Continue Reading
The All-Cash Empire: Why Cash is Still King in NYC's Luxury Real Estate Market in 2025 Decoding the All-Cash Luxury Market In the rarefied world of New York City real estate. The adage "Cash is King" is not a cliché; it is a market-defining reality. Manhattan is the throne for high-net-worth buyers and sellers. This is particularly true in Manhattan, where all-cash transactions are Continue Reading
Manhattan Real Estate September 29: Confidence Returns to the Market Market Finding Its Stride as Fall Momentum Builds The Manhattan real estate market snapshot for September 29 reveals a confident close to the third quarter and a strong transition into the fall selling season. As we move through one of the city’s most active periods, both co-ops and condos are drawing Continue Reading
\ Curtesy of David Watkis on Unsplash Understanding 99-Unit Buildings in NYC New York City’s skyline is evolving. A new development trend is reshaping the real estate industry. Buildings with exactly 99 residential units are appearing across the city. This pattern is intentional, driven by the 485-x tax abatement program. For luxury buyers and sellers, understanding this trend is essential. Continue Reading
Closing Costs in New York City Unpacked Buying or selling property in New York City comes with many moving parts—but one of the most critical, often overlooked, elements is closing costs. Whether you’re purchasing a co-op on the Upper East Side, a new development condo in Hudson Yards, or a townhouse in Brooklyn, understanding what goes into closing costs—and how they differ for buyers and Continue Reading
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