Manhattan’s residential real estate market is seeing a marked increase in all-cash transactions, particularly from international buyers, creating a clear divide between cash and financed purchases. According to Ann Ferguson, principal broker and founder of Ann Ferguson, LLC, this trend is creating two separate markets within the same city, each operating by different rules. Ferguson ...
The high cost of housing in New York City continues to push buyers into the suburbs, redrawing the real estate map north of the city and creating new opportunities for agents who closely track migration trends. Rummy Dhanoa, who leads a 150-agent team at eXp Realty and has spent two decades in the region, has ...
While many U.S. housing markets have cooled or shifted toward buyers, Bergen County, New Jersey, remains one of the few high-priced suburban areas where sellers continue to hold the advantage. This persistent seller’s market, in contrast to broader national trends, highlights how local factors such as proximity to New York City, strong demand from commuters, ...
KLAUS Multiparking America has appointed Sean Fitch as National Sales Director, strengthening its leadership team as developers increasingly turn to automated parking to address urban density and rising construction costs. In this role, Fitch will oversee all U.S. sales operations and lead national strategy, team development, and regional expansion efforts. Reporting directly to Chris Tiessen, ...
ACME Real Estate’s Courtney Poulos breaks down why recent policy changes haven’t delivered meaningful impact and what actually needs to change The real estate industry is going through what many are calling a transformation. But Courtney Poulos, founder and CEO of ACME Real Estate in Los Angeles, says most of the headline-grabbing changes aren’t addressing ...
Teddy Abdelmalek on the fundamentals that actually drive occupancy and NOI The student housing industry loves chasing the next big thing. New technology platforms, elaborate amenity packages, innovative marketing tactics. But according to Teddy Abdelmalek, Senior Vice President of Business Development at HH Red Stone, operators are looking for success in the wrong places. “Success ...
If you only read the headlines, you might think “agentic AI” in real estate is taking over deals, negotiating with clients, and running transactions on autopilot. The reality on the ground looks very different – and in some ways more interesting. Across brokerage, mortgage, property management, and construction, agentic AI is reshaping daily work, just ...
Private wealth management divisions at major banks are creating alternative financing channels for Manhattan’s luxury buyers — transactions that rarely appear in conventional lending data, according to industry veteran Steven Cohen, team leader of The Steven Cohen Team. Manhattan’s luxury real estate market is undergoing a marked change in how transactions are financed, says Steven ...
In supply-constrained markets, first-time homebuyers are often drawn to move-in-ready homes. Still, veteran Bergen County real estate team leader Cheryl Cooper argues this convenience can become a costly financial trap. Cooper, who leads The Cheryl Cooper Group in Bergen County, New Jersey, says the widely accepted belief that a “perfect” home is the best investment ...
Many investors entering Manhattan’s luxury residential market continue to expect rental yields that the city has never produced — and likely never will — according to Emma Kerins, a licensed associate real estate broker at Brown Harris Stevens with three decades of Manhattan experience. “Investors come in and think they can make five to ten ...
The long-standing idea of buying a fixer-upper in the countryside and restoring it over time is quickly losing ground in affluent second-home markets. William Melnick, associate agent at Elyse Harney Real Estate, says a clear generational divide is reshaping buyer demand and putting new pressure on the supply of move-in-ready homes. “I don’t think Generation ...
Manhattan’s residential real estate market has long moved in predictable cycles, with busy spring seasons and slower holidays. This year, however, Ann Ferguson, principal broker and founder of Ann Ferguson, LLC, observed an unexpected spike in activity in November, typically a slowdown. “For some weird reason in November the market picked up, and that is ...
Central Jersey’s residential real estate market is moving away from the extreme seller’s advantage that defined the past several years. This shift is creating new options for buyers who had been sidelined by intense competition and high prices. While headline statistics still point to a strong market, changes in inspection negotiations, buyer composition, and investor ...
The Brooklyn industrial real estate market is recalibrating as higher interest rates and tighter lending conditions prompt buyers and sellers to rethink their strategies. After several years of strong growth, the sector now faces a more complicated environment, marked by reduced access to credit and a greater reliance on alternative financing. From Film Post-Production to ...
High-net-worth buyers are fundamentally changing Miami’s real estate market by refusing to consider properties that require any post-purchase work. This new buyer mindset, driven by comparisons with other luxury markets, is forcing sellers to raise their standards or risk prolonged listing times and price cuts. Madeleine Romanello, a broker associate with the Romanello Villar Group, ...
