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Real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
3 hours ago

Last milking: How rough and dirty operators profit from failing buildings

Investors are buying rent-stabilized buildings despite losses, hoping for long-term gains, but face significant risks and challenges in the current market.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
58 minutes ago

Rabsky Affiliate Proposes 197 Units In BedStuy

Rabsky Group plans to build two mid-rise rental buildings in Bedford-Stuyvesant, adding 197 apartments under new tax incentives.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
23 hours ago

Largest NYC Coldwell Banker affiliate goes independent

MYNY, a new independent brokerage, focuses on agent development and local market expertise after leaving the Coldwell Banker franchise system.
SF real estate
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

The Property Brothers share 4 essential tips for homebuyers in a tough market

Drew and Jonathan Scott provide tips for homebuyers navigating a challenging real estate market in their show 'Property Brothers: Under Pressure'.
Boston real estate
fromForbes
1 week ago

Why Some NYC Listings Get Bidding Wars-and Others Get Silence

Price is the primary factor determining whether a property listing sells or remains unsold.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Century 21 Integra expands Chicago presence with acquisition

Century 21 Integra expands in Illinois, emphasizing agent-focused growth and innovative support for real estate professionals.
#new-york-city
fromwww.cnbc.com
2 days ago
New York City

Zohran Mamdani and the business exodus? New York's office real estate market is up under new mayor

NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 week ago

NYC's top deals: Nursing home owner sells Brooklyn portfolio for $223M

New York City recorded 205 transactions totaling $637 million on March 25, 2026, with significant sales in both commercial and residential sectors.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Real Estate Market Trends in New York, NY: Prices Fall

New York City's real estate market remains competitive with tight supply, high prices, and sellers maintaining strong positions despite a slight dip in median listing prices.
NYC politics
fromNewsmax
23 hours ago

NYC Office Real Estate Rises Under Socialist Mamdani

New York City's office market shows strength despite concerns over Mayor Mamdani's tax policies potentially driving businesses away.
New York City
fromwww.cnbc.com
2 days ago

Zohran Mamdani and the business exodus? New York's office real estate market is up under new mayor

Fears of corporate exodus from New York City are heightened by Mayor Mamdani's tax policies amid a significant budget deficit.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 week ago

NYC's top deals: Thor Equities scoops up Nomad office for $56M

New York City recorded 246 transactions totaling $550 million on March 27, 2026, with significant commercial and residential sales.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 week ago

NYC's top deals: Nursing home owner sells Brooklyn portfolio for $223M

New York City recorded 205 transactions totaling $637 million on March 25, 2026, with significant sales in both commercial and residential sectors.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Real Estate Market Trends in New York, NY: Prices Fall

New York City's real estate market remains competitive with tight supply, high prices, and sellers maintaining strong positions despite a slight dip in median listing prices.
fromGothamist
1 hour ago

Mamdani names new 'mom-and-pop czar' meant to ease path for small businesses owners

For years, small businesses have been pushed aside while corporate giants enjoyed unfettered access to City Hall. No longer. With Delia Awusi's appointment, the smallest businesses will be represented at the highest levels of city government.
New York City
#commercial-real-estate
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

EY Plaza edging closer to a deal

EY Plaza has a potential buyer offering over $100 million with a proposed 90-day transaction timeline, though the deal remains uncertain and could collapse like previous attempts.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Uber Expands at 3 World Trade Center in Manhattan

Uber is expanding its footprint at 3 World Trade Center by approximately 86,000 square feet through a sublease, bringing its total occupancy to roughly 438,000 square feet or one-fifth of the building.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

EY Plaza edging closer to a deal

EY Plaza has a potential buyer offering over $100 million with a proposed 90-day transaction timeline, though the deal remains uncertain and could collapse like previous attempts.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Uber Expands at 3 World Trade Center in Manhattan

Uber is expanding its footprint at 3 World Trade Center by approximately 86,000 square feet through a sublease, bringing its total occupancy to roughly 438,000 square feet or one-fifth of the building.
Brooklyn
fromForbes
2 days ago

Six Lessons From Rags-To-Riches Billionaire David Walentas

David Walentas transformed Brooklyn's waterfront through hard work and ambition, overcoming a challenging childhood to build a real estate empire.
#housing
East Bay real estate
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Mamdani administration eyes new effort to steer sale of NYC rent-stabilized apartments

Mayor Mamdani aims to influence the sale of rent-stabilized apartments in East Harlem to protect tenants' rights and stabilize housing.
East Bay real estate
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Mamdani administration eyes new effort to steer sale of NYC rent-stabilized apartments

Mayor Mamdani aims to influence the sale of rent-stabilized apartments in East Harlem to protect tenants' rights and stabilize housing.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
3 days ago

Rexford sells real estate while former co-CEO sells shares

Laura Clark has officially taken over as CEO of Rexford, ending the tenure of co-CEOs Michael Frankel and Howard Schwimmer.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
5 days ago

Wall Street Firms And Crypto Companies To Review Market Structure Proposals

Crypto and banking representatives are reviewing a revised stablecoin yield proposal to resolve regulatory issues surrounding yield-bearing products.
Boston
fromBoston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
5 days ago

Are More People Moving Into Boston Or Are They Leaving? Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Massachusetts experiences domestic outmigration, but overall population growth continues due to international immigration and higher birth rates.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

CNBC's Jim Cramer Delivers a Sullen Wall Street Forecast After Trump's Speech: Investors Didn't Get What They Wanted to Hear'

Look, investors didn't get what they wanted to hear last night. I think that it was pretty straightforward that there were a lot of people buying stocks, betting that this was going to be the official wind-down. Not more bombing.
World news
Remote teams
fromAxios
5 days ago

Office vacancies hit record high

Companies are reducing office space needs due to a shift towards remote and hybrid work models post-pandemic.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Amid slowdown, developers set to sell part of dormant Dorchester megaproject

Developers are scaling back plans for Dorchester Bay City and putting a significant portion of the site up for sale due to market challenges.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

A $2 Million 401(k) in Retirement Can Still Cost You Six Figures Without These Moves

Timing of retirement significantly impacts portfolio outcomes due to sequence of returns risk.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Wall Street Pro Tells Investors to Buy Mastercard Stock

Loop Capital initiates coverage of Mastercard with a Buy rating and a $631 price target, indicating potential upside despite recent stock pullback.
NYC real estate
fromwww.bloomberg.com
3 hours ago

Tishman Speyer Steps Toward Regaining Control of Chrysler Building

A former owner is closer to regaining control of the Chrysler Building through exclusive negotiations for a long-term ground lease.
New York City
fromGothamist
1 day ago

NYC's top economic agency still leaderless under Mamdani. Business leaders are worried.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has not appointed a new leader for New York City's Economic Development Corporation, raising concerns about economic growth.
Toronto startup
fromtherealdeal.com
1 week ago

Gary Barnett taps Andrew Chung as Extell co-CEO

Andrew Chung joins Extell Development as president and co-CEO, focusing on commercial projects and strategic growth alongside Gary Barnett.
fromTime Out New York
6 days ago

How realistic is it to move Madison Square Garden to fix Penn Station? Here's the not-so-simple answer.

The Grand Penn proposal would move Madison Square Garden across Seventh Avenue, onto or near the former Hotel Pennsylvania site, and use the freed-up space above Penn Station to build a much grander, roomier train hall.
New York Knicks
NYC politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Mamdani pledged affordable New York housing in his campaign. How is that going?

Mamdani's appeal against expanding housing vouchers contradicts his campaign pledge, angering advocates amid a homelessness crisis and budget deficit.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Downtown L.A.'s cratering real estate market is changing - rich renters are buying their buildings

Downtown L.A. office buildings are losing value, prompting tenants to purchase properties instead of renting due to high vacancy rates.
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

eXp, Weichert home seller commission lawsuit settlements approved

The Gibson plaintiffs claimed that eXp negotiated the agreement with the Hooper plaintiffs after conducting prolonged, unsuccessful settlement negotiations with Intervenor Plaintiff counsel, conducting a reverse auction in an attempt to gain a sweetheart deal.
Boston real estate
#manhattan-office-market
fromHoodline
3 days ago
NYC real estate

Manhattan Power Broker Closes 2.3 Million Square Feet in Office Deal Blitz

fromHoodline
3 weeks ago
NYC real estate

Manhattan office market rebounds after jumbo March leases

Manhattan's office market rebounded in early March with several large leases at premium buildings, reversing February's weakness through jumbo commitments rather than broad market activity.
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago
NYC real estate

Manhattan office market rebounds after jumbo March leases

Manhattan's office market rebounded in early March with several large leases at premium buildings, reversing February's weakness through jumbo commitments rather than broad market activity.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
3 days ago

Manhattan Power Broker Closes 2.3 Million Square Feet in Office Deal Blitz

Scott Gottlieb closed 58 Manhattan office lease transactions totaling 2.3 million square feet in 2025, earning a Top Broker Award for 2026.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
3 days ago

Stefan Soloviev sets a Manhattan office rent benchmark

Manhattan's office market sees record rent of $327.50 per square foot, reflecting elite tenants' willingness to pay for premium spaces.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
4 days ago

Despite sluggish start, Manhattan office leasing rallies to strong quarter

The Manhattan office market showed growth with 11.8 million square feet leased in Q1 2026, marking a 3.4% year-over-year increase.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago

Manhattan office market rebounds after jumbo March leases

Manhattan's office market rebounded in early March with several large leases at premium buildings, reversing February's weakness through jumbo commitments rather than broad market activity.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago

Manhattan office market rebounds after jumbo March leases

Manhattan's office market rebounded in early March with several large leases at premium buildings, reversing February's weakness through jumbo commitments rather than broad market activity.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
6 days ago

Oceanwide Plaza buyer faces resistance, confirmation hearing pushed

Downtown Los Angeles' Oceanwide Plaza faces uncertainty as bankruptcy court delays confirmation hearing amid creditor concerns and city evaluations.
#manhattan-real-estate
Real estate
fromRobb Report
3 days ago

Manhattan's $10 Million Condos Are Flying Off the Market-Even as Sales Slow Elsewhere

Manhattan's luxury real estate market is thriving, particularly for homes priced above $10 million, despite overall market sluggishness.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
5 days ago

Manhattan's luxury listings fall to nearly 20-year low

Luxury home listings in Manhattan fell 27% annually, reaching the lowest level in nearly two decades due to various market factors.
Real estate
fromRobb Report
3 days ago

Manhattan's $10 Million Condos Are Flying Off the Market-Even as Sales Slow Elsewhere

Manhattan's luxury real estate market is thriving, particularly for homes priced above $10 million, despite overall market sluggishness.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
5 days ago

Manhattan's luxury listings fall to nearly 20-year low

Luxury home listings in Manhattan fell 27% annually, reaching the lowest level in nearly two decades due to various market factors.
New York City
fromPBS News
4 days ago

NYC Mayor Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them

Tenants face challenges identifying landlords due to corporate ownership structures, complicating accountability and enforcement of housing laws.
NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
5 days ago

The slow bloodletting of NYC real estate

Cumulative regulatory costs in New York real estate can outweigh their intended safety benefits, impacting housing affordability and overall public health.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Marex Moves To 560 Lexington In Midtown

Marex is relocating to 560 Lexington Avenue, occupying 39,552 square feet, reflecting a trend towards modern office spaces in Midtown.
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

I exited one of the NYC area's biggest real estate deals at 31. Here's what I learned | Fortune

The more wealth one accumulates, the more fragile one can feel. What begins as a quest for freedom can morph into a fortress mentality. I have seen peers-brilliant, driven individuals-become distracted by the fear of losing what they have built. Instead of leaning into the adaptability that made them successful, they retreat behind walls, both literal and figurative.
Venture
NYC real estate
fromCurbed
1 day ago

Pete Davidson Wants Out of Westchester

Pete Davidson is selling his Westchester home for $2.275 million to be closer to family in Staten Island after becoming a father.
NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
1 week ago

The Daily Dirt: The real estate highlights of Mamdani's first 100 days

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has taken initial steps to address tenant issues while moderating some housing campaign promises during his first 100 days in office.
Boston real estate
Cities can unlock 100,000+ housing units by leveraging 50+ million square feet of unused development rights on municipal properties and transit facilities through strategic air-rights deployment and alternative ownership models beyond traditional ground leases.
Real estate
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Home flipping stabilized after being hit by its biggest pullback since 2007

Home flipping activity has stabilized around 2019 levels, with seasoned flippers planning to execute deals in 2026 despite a slower appreciation environment.
Careers
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Wall Street vs. Main Street: Defending the independent brokerage model

Leaders must acknowledge industry challenges while maintaining perseverance and optimism to drive growth and better serve clients and constituents.
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Keller Williams names Jason Abrams chief industry and strategy officer

Jason Abrams has dedicated his career to helping agents and broker owners build businesses worth owning and lives worth living. He understands that in order to live your best life, you must give your best effort to the parts that matter most.
Real estate
NYC real estate
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

We bought a house that's too small so we could afford our dream neighborhood. A $300,000 third-party loan will help us renovate.

The Feinbergs purchased a small home in Wayne, Pennsylvania, and planned to expand it using RenoFi financing based on future value.
NYC real estate
fromEpicenter NYC
4 days ago

Two affordable NYC co-ops you can buy for $16K and $30K - Epicenter NYC

Mitchell-Lama co-op lotteries in Brooklyn and the Bronx provide affordable homeownership options for eligible income ranges.
#new-york
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
4 days ago

Help for rent-stabilized landlords appears unlikely as Mamdani's board kicks off

Data on rent increases in New York reveals conflicting interpretations between tenant advocates and landlord groups regarding financial realities.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
6 days ago

New York's Big Studio Land Grab, City Makes Play For Soundstage Crown

New York's film and TV production is rapidly expanding with new soundstages and studios across the boroughs, attracting significant investment and talent.
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Hoboken opens door to Airbnb as NYC and other NJ towns lock out short-term rentals

Hoboken, NJ, has no short-term rental regulations, attracting listings as NYC tightens rules, prompting city officials to consider new legislation.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
5 days ago

Opinion: Expanding the J-51 Tax Incentive is Key Co-ops Staying Affordable-And Becoming Sustainable

Expanded J-51 proposal can help co-ops afford energy upgrades and maintain affordability for residents.
fromBrownstoner
5 days ago

What Owners Need to Know About Their Apartment Insurance

Most water claims start in the most ordinary places: under sinks and around toilets. A slow drip from a supply line or a small leak by a toilet can lead to severe water damage across several units.
NYC real estate
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
5 days ago

Excavation Underway at 280 Bergen Street in Boerum Hill

Excavation has begun for a new residential complex at Bergen Street and Third Avenue, featuring 297 rental apartments and retail space.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Real estate success is shifting beyond sales volume

Real estate success now depends on consistency, relationships, and reliability rather than transaction volume alone, as informed clients and transparent markets demand dependable service.
Real estate
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

The 'average rent' mirage: why we need better numbers to understand urban economics | Fortune

Traditional office rent statistics mask true market conditions by failing to account for tenant concessions and lease variations, creating a distorted picture of market health that misleads business leaders and policymakers.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Howard Hanna NYC taps business development head

Hal is a rare operator who is both fiercely competitive in business and genuinely empathetic in his relationships, and that combination so perfectly aligns with our values as a company that is growing. With his leadership and deep relationships across the residential ecosystem, Hal is a key player in our mission to capture meaningful market share in 2026.
Real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 weeks ago

Think twice before lying about real estate

The development community is very excited about eliminating reviews for what they say is affordable housing, which of course they could have been building all along, she said at a hearing.
NYC real estate
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 weeks ago

The Daily Dirt: How to ID a mystery buyer

Property records require signatures but not legibly printed names, creating identification challenges that complicate research into real estate transactions and ownership.
NYC real estate
fromThe Daily Upside
3 weeks ago

How Advisors Are Finding Opportunities in Private Real Estate Right Now

Commercial real estate values remain 17% below 2022 peaks due to pandemic office vacancies and interest rate increases, presenting potential buying opportunities despite sector skepticism and illiquidity concerns.
NYC real estate
fromCurbed
3 weeks ago

The Polymarket Gamblers Betting on the Value of Your Apartment

Polymarket launched prediction markets for New York City median home values, allowing users to bet on real estate prices alongside other speculative events.
Real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

The Daily Dirt: AI isn't coming for your commercial broker

Commercial brokers view AI as an efficiency tool that enhances their services rather than threatens their business, as complex negotiations and client relationships remain irreplaceable by automation.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
3 weeks ago

Schlossberg slop: Fear, hope for real estate in Manhattan races

Early polling in the Nadler succession race favors Jack Schlossberg, but historical precedent shows initial frontrunners often lose; the Related Companies' mixed-income NYCHA housing project faces opposition despite tenant support for improved living conditions.
fromtherealdeal.com
3 weeks ago

NYC's top deals: Gracie Abrams scoops up second penthouse in Greenwich Village

The largest recorded residential sale in New York City was on Billionaires' Row, where a condo at 157 West 57th Street changed hands for $26 million. The four-bedroom pad has four and a half bathrooms and spans nearly 4,500 square feet; the sale works out to roughly $5,800 per square foot. Its last asking price appears to have been $29.5 million.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
4 weeks ago

Brooklyn multifamily portfolio transferred to special servicing

The portfolio is tied to a $22.5 million loan that has been securitized and sold to investors. The buildings are clustered around the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Bedford-Stuyvesant and Crown Heights, between Eastern Parkway and Brooklyn's Broadway. One of the buildings is in Borough Park.
NYC real estate
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

Departing senator gets failing grade from real estate industry

Brian Kavanagh's tenure as housing committee chair ends with the 2019 rent stabilization law creating widespread bankruptcies, bank failures, and deteriorating housing conditions despite intended tenant protections.
Real estate
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

How 'Hidden Entrepreneurs' Are Revolutionizing Real Estate

Hidden entrepreneurs are front-line internal innovators who test, implement and refine external ideas in real-world operations, driving practical, sustained change.
Real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

The Daily Dirt: 50 days and 50 nights of Mamdani

Zohran Mamdani's early mayoralty has calmed most real estate sectors, but rent-stabilized landlords face renewed risk as a pro-freeze Rent Guidelines Board is appointed.
#real-estate-development
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Real estate public speaking help offered in new platform founded by real estate team leader

The Industry Speaks Academy trains experienced real estate professionals in speaking responsibility, reliability, clarity, and professionalism to expand the pool of prepared event speakers.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Top New Jersey team launches boutique firm at Side

What began 20 years ago as a small, family-run team has grown into one of the most trusted names on Long Beach Island, Freeman said in a statement. Launching our own company is our natural next chapter. This move allows us to realize our dream of elevating the client experience, offering deeper expertise, broader reach and truly personalized guidance that reflects the generational connection so many families have to this island.
Real estate
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Why global investors are still buying U.S. real estate in 2026

Foreign investors drive much U.S. real estate transaction volume because they often pay cash, access different financing, and are less sensitive to U.S. interest rates.
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