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Manhattan Spring Finds Its Rhythm, With NoMad in Focus

  Manhattan spring arrives late, not weak This spring, the defining feature of the Manhattan market is not speed or pricing, but decision cost. Buyers are no longer paying a penalty for taking time to compare options. Sellers are no longer insulated from competition simply by listing. Every decision now carries a visible trade‑off: wait and lose momentum, overprice and lose attention, or Continue Reading

Manhattan Weekly Market Snapshot: Spring Color and Selective Strength

  Spring in Manhattan: Value Over Hype Spring in Manhattan feels fully awake. Trees and townhouse gardens bloom, sidewalks stay crowded into the evening, and buyers and sellers move through a city that looks busy again, even though the market itself feels careful rather than exuberant. In this Manhattan spring 2026 real estate snapshot, activity stays strong while buyers remain highly Continue Reading

Weekly Market Snapshot: Snow, Scarcity and a New‑Development Power Play

  As March arrives and warmer weather melts the last of the snow, Manhattan's market starts to move out of its winter holding pattern. At the same time, buyers and sellers weigh a more complicated backdrop, from talk of higher city property taxes to questions about the job market and recent geopolitical tension with Iran that could influence confidence and timing.    New Continue Reading

Weekly Market Snapshot: Contracts in the Clouds: Manhattan New Development Finds Its Next Gear

Manhattan’s new development market is not tiptoeing into spring; it is sprinting. The Manhattan luxury market just delivered another standout week.  Contract activity outpaced recent benchmarks. The ultra-luxury tier rose again, reminding everyone who is setting the tone for 2026. As Kael Goodman of Marketproof notes, it was a “standout week” for new developments.  Contracts surged, Continue Reading

Manhattan Weekly Market Snapshot: A Selective Start to 2026 (Week of January 5)

  The Manhattan real estate market stepped into the first full week of 2026 with a clear message for buyers and sellers. This is a selective, price-sensitive environment. Good product at the right number of moves, while everything else has to work harder. That selectivity is not happening in a vacuum. Mortgage rates are trending lower from their 2023 peak. Inventory remains unusually tight Continue Reading

Manhattan Real Estate Market | Week of September 29, 2025

    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

99-Unit Buildings Are Shaping NYC Luxury Real Estate

\ 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

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

Manhattan Real Estate September 22 | Weekly Market Snapshot

By Karen Kostiw | Coldwell Banker Warburg Manhattan Real Estate September 22 Market Overview The Manhattan real estate snapshot for September 22 highlights a market that continues to balance momentum at attainable price points with resilience in the luxury segment. Activity increased across co-ops and condos, with Midtown and Downtown leading the way in both listings and signed Continue Reading

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