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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.

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

By Laura Pop-Badiu | Oct 6, 2025

Discover the most common NYC building violations, why they matter, who issues them and how to easily look them up when running due diligence.

Top 10 Real Estate Data Providers in 2026

By Eliza Theiss | Oct 2, 2025

Explore the top residential and commercial real estate data providers of the year to see what fits your role, budget and market focus. Compare coverage, pricing, usability, data freshness and more.

Co-ops vs. Condos in NYC – Which One Fits You Best?

By Eliza Theiss | Sep 29, 2025

Understand the key differences between co-op vs. condo ownership in NYC, from cost and financing to rules, rentals and buyer profiles.

How to Find Out Who Owns Land: A Practical Guide 

By Laura Pop-Badiu | Sep 23, 2025

Wondering how to find out who owns land? Our comprehensive guide breaks down the exact steps and compares free public resources with professional tools like PropertyShark. Perfect for investors, agents and anyone who wants to uncover land ownership quickly and reliably.

How to Find Off-Market Properties: A Step-by-Step Guide for Real Estate Professionals 

By Laura Pop-Badiu | Sep 18, 2025

For real estate professionals like brokers and investors, knowing how to find off-market properties is essential since it creates additional opportunities and provides a competitive edge.

How to Find Comps for Commercial Real Estate: A Step-by-Step Guide 

By Laura Pop-Badiu | Sep 10, 2025

Explore the key features that professionals should look for when investing in a data provider for commercial real estate comps, follow our step-by-step guide on how to leverage PropertyShark to find comparables, and discover the most frequently asked questions on the topic.

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