An exceptional luxury-contract week meets uneven demand and a new-development market with more inventory than public listings reveal. November 9, 2026 | Updated November 11, 2026 By Karen Kostiw Credit markets are becoming more cautious, yet Manhattan luxury buyers just produced the strongest week of aggregate asking-price volume since November 2021. Those realities are not Continue Reading
Karen’s View | Macro Lens | November 4, 2026 The Down Payment Opens the Conversation. Qualification Determines What Comes Next Qualifying to buy a home in Manhattan takes more than a substantial down payment. A buyer can want the apartment, have the funds upfront, and still be unable to qualify for the financing. That distinction deserves more attention than whether mortgage rates moved up Continue Reading
How Ownership Costs Shape Manhattan Affordability Manhattan's housing market continues to produce data that appears contradictory at first glance. Inventory remains about 10% below last year's level, mortgage rates stay above 7%, and contract activity continues to lag 2025. Yet liquidity improved 11% this week, weekly signed contracts increased to 195 deals, and several indicators Continue Reading
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