America’s Best Cities for Religion
If you think religion, which U.S. city first comes to mind? While we know that a city with many places of worship doesn’t necessarily become a “religious city,” we were still curious to find which of the largest metropolises have the most religious venues per population density. For this, we looked into our database of over 18 million properties and,…
Zoom In: Crime Incidents in Los Angeles
Are you considering a property in Los Angeles and would like to know how safe the area is? Run a quick neighborhood crime analysis with the help of our Los Angeles Crime Map and find out what crime incidents took place in the area of your interest last month. And just so you don’t think that Los Angeles…
Los Angeles’ Skyline Sees Impressive Changes (2007 and Now)
Has Los Angeles‘ skyline changed a lot since 2007? Judging from the before-and-after slideshows published by our colleagues at RENTCafé, there’s been quite a lot going on in terms of development in California’s largest city. Here’s how two of the downtown areas which have seen the most impressive changes looked back in 2007/2008 and how they look right now:…
Zoom In: The Hot Spots of Brooklyn Condo and Coop Sales Closed during the First Quarter of 2015
A total of 1,108 co-op and condo sales have been recorded during the first quarter of 2015, down 5% from the same quarter last year, shows the Corcoran Report, developed in collaboration with PropertyShark. The median sale price was $550K, a 25% increase Y-o-Y. Get “the big picture” of Brooklyn’s sales activity by checking out our updated Brooklyn Sales…
Top 10 Home Sales in San Francisco Nearly Hit a Combined $100M in Q1 2015
The top 10 home sales recorded in San Francisco during the inaugural quarter of 2015 stand as testament to the city’s booming real estate market — nothing below $5M. This might not be too surprising taking into account that the San Francisco area’s current median price for a single-family home stands at over $1 million. Without further…
Multifamily Rents Scored a Second All-Time High in April: $1,105
The latest YardiMatrix Monthly report published by our colleagues at Pierce Eislen shows that after a slight decline in March, US multifamily rents resumed their upward trend in April. Nationally, the average rent reached $1,105, only $3 below the all-time high recorded earlier this year in February. Top performing rental markets On a national level, rents grew by 4.3% Y-o-Y, with…
Homes of the Super-Rich: NYC’s Top 10 Most Expensive Home Sales in Q1 2015
Following a strong 2014, the New York City residential real estate market continued to heat up in Q1 2015. Scroll down to see the countdown of the top 10 most expensive home sales recorded in the first quarter of 2015: 10. 300 Central Park West #4D Sale price: $12,750,000 Sold by movie star Bruce Willis, the majestic three…
How to Determine the Market Value of a Property Using PropertyShark’s Comps
In real estate, evaluating local market conditions is a must before committing to any kind of deal. One of the easiest and most efficient ways to determine how much a property is worth is by running a comparables search. And we’ll show you how. Search for recently sold homes in the same area as your target…
Top 10 Priciest Neighborhoods in San Francisco
Famous for its eclectic architecture, artsy vibe, rolling hills and steep streets, San Francisco has also become synonymous with pricey real estate in recent years. To see exactly what ‘pricey’ means here, we looked at home sales across the city to find the neighborhoods that registered the highest median prices for sales completed in 2014….
NYC Home Prices Up 2% in 2014, Luxury Market Thriving
In New York City, the real estate market is as hot as it has ever been. Whether it’s local or international buyers, everybody wants a piece of the Big Apple. This huge demand for urban living has driven property prices up over the past 5 years, with the median price for a NYC home peaking at…
L.A. Housing Market Heating Up in 2014, Median Price at Five-Year High
The Los Angeles residential real estate market boasted strong sales volumes and rising sale prices in 2014, mainly fueled by increased demand, low inventory levels, and consistent job growth. Median home prices have gone up 11% over the past year, making 2014 the third consecutive year of growth for the local real estate market. Median price…
The 20 Most Expensive Zip Codes in Silicon Valley: Atherton’s 94027 Holds Strong at No.1
The home of some of the country’s most prominent tech companies is also home to the most expensive residential real estate in the nation. Silicon Valley continues to see increased demand for high-end single-family homes, with zip code 94027 in Atherton, CA standing out as the area’s most expensive place to buy. In fact, according…
NYC’s Top 50 Priciest Neighborhoods in 2014
When it comes to residential real estate, New York City is the ultimate leader. From spacious penthouses to designer lofts and glamorous mansions, NYC’s most astonishing properties are spread across neighborhoods throughout the city. One thing they have in common though: they cater to deep-pocketed home buyers. To see how hot the high-end real estate…
PropertyShark Launches Improved Polygon Draw Tool for a Better User Experience
Today we are excited to announce an improved experience regarding map area selection on PropertyShark.com thanks to our new Polygon Draw Tool. Several improvements have been deployed to the new tool which is now faster to work with and easier to use compared to our previous version. The goal was to offer our users a…
Most Expensive Homes Sold in Los Angeles in 2014
For those who can afford the ultra-luxurious homes set in lush locations like Bel Air, Beverly Hills, Malibu, and Brentwood Park, the options are endless: posh estates, luxury villas, properties with expansive grounds, immaculate interiors, and first-rate amenities. Surprisingly, Los Angeles’ priciest homes of 2014 weren’t clustered in Bel Air or Beverly Hills. Most of the…
Top 10 Most Expensive Places to Live in Los Angeles, Home of the Rich and Famous
Los Angeles may be known for its warm climate and its miles of beautiful coastlines interlaced with mountains ranges, but the city is also known for its unique system of “eighty-eight cities within a city.” These communities, from Santa Monica and Silverlake to Studio City and Beverly Hills, are full of real estate options, from…
San Francisco Rents to Increase by 9% in 2015
Apartment rents are expected to increase by 4.5% nationwide for the Lifestyle segment*, Class A and B+, according to the 2015 Rent Forecast & Outlook report published by Pierce-Eislen. Technology-heavy Western markets will be the leaders of the pack, with San Francisco apartment rental market expected to score a 9% Y-o-Y growth rate. San Francisco will…
Los Angeles’ Top 10 Most Expensive Commercial Real Estate Deals of 2014
Supported by a robust economic environment, the Los Angeles real estate market has experienced strong improvement in 2014, and is expected to remain solid for the next few years. Determined to capitalize on the strong demand for both residential and commercial properties, many investors have turned their attention to L.A., with the top 10 largest…
San Francisco’s Most Expensive Home Sales In 2014
When it comes to luxury real estate, San Francisco and New York are bitter rivals. These two cities offer lifestyle at a cost. It is estimated that home prices in these areas have increased by as much as 50% since 2011. In San Francisco, breathtaking Victorian architecture merges beautifully with modern construction. Homes with posh…
Want to stay on top of the real estate market?
Access comprehensive property data and ownership information with intuitive research tools.