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Quoted in Forbes: Why Short-Term Rentals Are Disappearing in Cities Like New York and Los Angeles

  The Disappearing Middle Ground in Housing Why Housing Flexibility Matters When people think about housing, they often focus on two choices: renting or buying. What receives less attention is housing flexibility. For years, flexible housing options helped people navigate life's transitions. They served relocating executives, buyers exploring neighborhoods before purchasing, families Continue Reading

Designing for Resale: What Buyers Value Most

Before You Renovate, Ask One Question: Will It Improve Marketability?   "Buyers place greater value on functionality, storage, and everyday living than on highly personalized design trends."   I was recently quoted by Giselle DaMier in House Digest's article, Boomers Can't Stand These Modern Bathroom Trends. While the article focuses on bathroom design choices, the broader Continue Reading

Featured in Forbes: What Really Drives Home Value?

  Featured in Forbes recently featured an article discussing whether certain paint colors can influence buyer offers and home values. The article examines current research regarding how buyers react to different colors throughout a home. While paint color can affect first impressions, I think the bigger discussion is what truly drives value and demand. In Manhattan, buyers evaluate Continue Reading

Cities to Buy a Home: Travel + Leisure Feature

  Travel + Leisure asked real estate experts to identify U.S. cities where buyers may still find relative value before growth, demand, and limited supply place greater pressure on home prices. I was pleased to contribute perspective to Lydia Mansel’s article, “9 U.S. Cities to Buy a Home in Before Prices Soar, According to Real Estate Experts.” My comments focus on Houston, Cincinnati, and Continue Reading

In the News: Getting Pre‑Approved For A Mortgage

Getting Pre‑Approved For A Mortgage Mortgage pre-approval steps help buyers move from dreaming about a home to being ready to make an offer. Many homebuyers feel stressed or unsure about where to start, so they delay important decisions. I appear in a New American Funding article that explains five clear steps buyers can take to get pre-approved for a mortgage. Practical Guidance For Continue Reading

How Paint Colors Can Cost Sellers Money: My Forbes Insight on Zillow’s New Analysis

Quoted in Forbes: How Paint Colors Influence Home Offers Choosing the wrong paint colors can cost sellers real money. I am honored to be quoted in a new Forbes article by Terri Williams that looks at Zillow’s recent paint color analysis and how color choices can influence buyer interest and the offers a home receives. Practical Guidance For Sellers Within this article, I share practical Continue Reading

Quoted in NAR: How Sellers Can Create Move‑In Ready Homes

How Sellers Can Create Move‑In Ready Homes Exciting news! I’m featured in the latest Realtor.com article, “How Sellers Can Create Move-In Ready Homes,” where I share insights on what today’s buyers expect when they walk through the door, and how sellers can strategically prepare their homes to attract top offers without overspending. How Sellers Can Create Move‑In Ready Homes Move‑in Continue Reading

Turning cubicles to condos: The pros and cons of office-to-residential conversions in NYC

  In the News 📰 | Office-to-Residential Conversions in NYC Thank you to Dana Schulz and 6sqft for this thoughtful and timely deep dive into one of the most important housing conversations happening in New York City right now: the ongoing wave of office-to-residential conversions. I’m honored to be quoted in the piece and to contribute to an issue that impacts nearly every New Yorker,  Continue Reading

When Wall Street Optimism Meets Main Street Reality

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

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