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2025 Foreclosure Report: Manhattan Hits 15-Year Record as NYC Foreclosure Activity Accelerates

By Eliza Theiss | Jan 20, 2026

NYC’s caseload rose 8% year-over-year , sustained by steady filing volumes in Queens and Brooklyn, in addition to accelerating activity in Manhattan and the Bronx. Notably, Staten Island’s cooling did not influence citywide trends.

NYC’s Top Residential Sales of 2025: From Record-Setting Penthouses to Historic Mansions

By Laura Pop-Badiu | Dec 18, 2025

Well-priced, well-located properties continued to attract significant attention from affluent buyers and investors in 2025. In this report, we broke down the top NYC residential sales, ranked by closing price.

Coastal Appeal Outweighs Flood Risk: 5-Year Analysis Shows 10% Price Premium for Long Island Flood-Zone Homes 

By Eliza Theiss | Dec 16, 2025

Homes in flood zones often loose value, but on Long Island, home to some of the most expensive waterfront in the country, the picture is far more complex.

How to Build Property Owner Lists: Steps, Pro Tips & What to Avoid

By Laura Pop-Badiu | Dec 11, 2025

In this guide, we’ll walk you step by step through how to build property owner lists inside the PropertyShark platform, how to customize them for your goals and how to avoid common mistakes.

The Tenure Divide: Breaking Down the Patterns of How Long New Yorkers Owned Their Homes Before Selling in 2025 

By Laura Pop-Badiu | Dec 3, 2025

Across NYC, the average homeowner tenure among New Yorkers who sold in 2025 stood just below 11 years. However, there were natural discrepancies between boroughs, largely determined by a mix of factors like property types, prices and general economic conditions. 

Top 10 Most Expensive New Jersey Zip Codes in 2025: Pricey Commuter Hubs & Coastal Communities Dominate

By Eliza Theiss | Dec 1, 2025

New Jersey’s luxury market tightened at the top in 2025, led by record medians in Alpine and Deal and a strong showing of the Jersey Shore. In total, six Garden State zips landed among the nation’s 100 priciest, while two Cape May enclaves stood out beyond the New York metro orbit.

Top 10 Best Foreclosure Websites in 2026: What to Look for & How to Choose the One for You 

By Laura Pop-Badiu | Nov 24, 2025

The foreclosure market creates additional opportunities for buyers and investors to buy below market value, often in markets where affordable inventory is scarce. But finding reliable, up-to-date foreclosure information isn’t always easy — and timing, accuracy and due diligence can make all the difference.

When Good Guy Guaranties Go Bad: What New York’s Highest Court Just Clarified

By PropertyShark Staff | Nov 4, 2025

When does the liability cease in good guy guaranties? Is it the moment the space is vacated? Or is acceptance by the landlord required? A new Court of Appeals decision clarifies.

NYC Median Home Price Hits Record $800K as Most Top Neighborhoods See Y-o-Y Gains 

By Laura Pop-Badiu | Oct 30, 2025

The New York City median sale price reached a record $800,000 in Q3, up 4% year-over-year, while Brooklyn posted the strongest growth rate after rising 11% to a new peak of $916,000.

2025 Q3 Foreclosure Report: Manhattan Heats Up to 10-Year High, Queens Drives Citywide Increase

By Eliza Theiss | Oct 21, 2025

As NYC’s caseload inched up, Manhattan set a 10-year high with a record 59 first-time foreclosures, Queens retook the top spot as the city’s primary foreclosure market, while Staten Island continued as the city’s least active distressed property market.

Everything You Need to Know About HPD Violations & How to Look Them Up 

By Laura Pop-Badiu | Oct 17, 2025

Discover HPD violations in NYC, their impact on landlords, tenants and real estate transactions, and how to quickly find them.

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Florida’s Fisher Island Dethrones Atherton, Calif. After Nearly Decade-Long Domination

By Eliza Theiss | Oct 9, 2025

In 2025, Florida’s rise was the standout story as Miami Beach’s Fisher Island claimed the nation’s top spot. However, California maintained broad dominance through Newport Beach and Los Angeles, while the Bay Area contracted. At the same time, the Northeast recorded its weakest showing in a decade and New England’s interior hierarchy reordered. Overall, hotspots of expensive real estate were present in 15 states.

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