Special thanks to Junyao Yang on Unsplash Why Exclusive Inventory is on the Rise In recent years, the Manhattan real estate market has seen a notable increase in exclusive inventory—listings quietly shared within brokerage networks before reaching the public. This shift has been fueled by tight supply, rising competition, and the desire among some sellers for more control over Continue Reading
NYC Real Estate Fall 2025: Navigating a Market in Waiting As New York City transitions from the quiet summer months into the bustling fall season, the real estate market is entering a moment of both anticipation and uncertainty. Historically, fall is a compressed yet competitive window for buyers and sellers, with deals concentrated in September and October as everyone rushes to close before the Continue Reading
Mortgage Rates See Their Sharpest Decline in Over a Year After months of limited movement, mortgage rates have seen a sharp decline, capturing the attention of buyers and sellers across New York City’s real estate market. On Friday, September 5th, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropped to its lowest level since October 2024—marking the most significant single-day decline in over a Continue Reading
The Market Is Moving — Just More Deliberately Luxury homes are spending more time on the market than they did a year ago. According to Realtor.com: “Homes are also taking longer to sell. The typical home spent 60 days on the market in August, seven days longer than last year and now above pre-pandemic norms for the second consecutive month.” While this reflects national data, the pattern Continue Reading
Manhattan Real Estate Market Snapshot | Week of September 1, 2025 The first week of September signaled a seasonal shift as Manhattan’s market transitioned from the quieter summer months into the busier fall season. Activity remained steady, with healthy contract volume across both entry-level and luxury price points. Co-ops showed balanced demand, with Midtown leading with intense activity, Continue Reading
Manhattan Real Estate Market: Week of August 25 As summer winds down, Manhattan’s broader real estate market dynamics tell the story of a balanced but selective pace. The market above $4 million, which closed on a steady note for Manhattan real estate in the final week of August, saw 16 contracts signed. That figure is right in line with the 10-year seasonal average of 16.5, Continue Reading
Manhattan Market Momentum – Week of August 18th Manhattan luxury real estate continues to show strength in contract activity across nearly all property types, with buyers proving decisive when pricing aligns with value. 🔹 Co-ops: Downtown and the Upper East Side led the way with 23 and 31 contracts signed, respectively. Notably, Upper East Side co-ops traded well above their median ask Continue Reading
Wall Street confidence doesn’t always equal Main Street affordability. It was a privilege to contribute insights to Brian O’Connell’s article for @NTDNews on the latest data around rising household costs nationwide. The findings highlight a critical reality: while markets project stability, everyday families continue to feel pressure from elevated mortgage rates and historically high home Continue Reading
Manhattan Weekly Market Snapshot – Week of August 11th This week’s numbers reveal a Manhattan market that is both selective and active. Co-ops saw steady traction, with the Upper East Side recording 23 contracts at a median of $949K. Midtown remains competitive with 28 contracts signed at a median of $707K, showing that well-priced opportunities still attract attention. Condos continue Continue Reading
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