If you’ve been watching the Manhattan and Brooklyn markets lately, you’ve likely felt the tension. We are currently navigating a unique economic "glitch" where the traditional wisdom of "buying is always better than renting" is being put to the ultimate test.
As we move through May 2026, I’m seeing a …
View MoreApril 2026 Market Brief: The Supply Inflection Point
As April begins, the Manhattan and Brooklyn markets are entering the phase that typically defines the entire spring cycle: the moment when new inventory either accelerates—or fails to meet demand.
March data suggests we are approaching an inflection point.
While signed contract …
View MoreMarch 2026 Market Brief: The Spring Inventory Test
As March begins, supply growth remains muted even as demand rebounds. According to the Miller Samuel New Signed Contracts January 2026 report, Manhattan saw roughly 734 new listings across all property types in January, a modest year‑over‑year increase, while signed contract …
View MoreAs we move into mid-February 2026, the Manhattan real estate market is sending a clear message: The Co-op is king. While glass-tower condos often steal the headlines, savvy buyers are currently flocking to co-ops, which make up nearly 70% of NYC’s resale inventory.
Following a January marked by record snowfall …
View MoreBy Frank Cogliano, NYC Real Estate Agent
In 2025, we’re seeing a significant shift in the real estate investment landscape. Institutional investors — from pension funds to university endowments — are trimming their target allocations …
View MoreEveryone’s waiting for the magic moment when interest rates finally drop. Buyers are sitting on the sidelines, sellers are clinging to 3% memories, and everyone’s refreshing Fed updates like they’re stock tickers.
Here’s the truth: you’re not getting 2021 back.
The market you want isn’t coming back — but the …
View MoreIf you’re relying on StreetEasy or Zillow to find your next NYC apartment, you’re already too late. By the time most listings appear online, they’re in contract, and the city’s best properties never show up there at all.
Just last month, I secured an apartment for a client in Brooklyn …
View MoreTL;DR: Downtown Brooklyn just set a new housing delivery record in 2025, while the City Council approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan. More supply is coming to Brooklyn and Manhattan, which can shift pricing power, days on market, and negotiation strategies this fall.
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