Andreea Popescu
Andreea Popescu is a copywriter with ten years of legal experience, including real estate and marketing. She is an ABA-certified paralegal and has an MBA with a concentration in Marketing from California State University, Northridge. She worked as a legal manager at a marketing firm and as a legal writer. Currently, Andreea brings her combined knowledge of the fields to report on real estate developments for CommercialEdge and PropertyShark. Reach her at [email protected].
Boston’s Housing Market: 66% Price Growth in a Decade & a Look Beyond COVID-19 to 2030
Boston’s overall residential prices rose 66% between 2009-2019. If this growth rate continues, the median may reach $1,039,000 by 2030.
Pandemic Causes Sales to Plunge 85% in Hudson Yards, NYC’s Priciest Neighborhood & Prices to Dip 8% in Manhattan
In 2020, Hudson Yards was NYC’s most expensive neighborhood with a $4.5 million median. TriBeCa was next with $3.2 million median sale price – a 3% decrease Y-o-Y.
On the Cutting Edge of Manhattan’s Luxury Properties: An Interview with Shlomi Reuveni
Shlomi Reuveni of Reuveni Real Estate describes the current state of Manhattan’s luxury residential market and how it has adapted to the pandemic as well as up and coming areas.
Q3 2020 NYC Neighborhood Report: Pandemic Slashes Sales up to 50% Across 4 Boroughs
In Q3 2020, sales were slashed by up to 50% in four boroughs. This quarter Hudson Yards was #1 priciest NYC neighborhood. and the Theater District-Times Square was #2 priciest due to a 223% surge in medians fueled by luxury condo sales & SoHo came in at #3.
6 Steps to Becoming a Commercial Real Estate Agent
Are you interested in becoming a thriving real estate agent? If so, the first thing you must ask yourself is whether you want to work in commercial or residential real estate. Granted, because more people are likely to buy or lease a place to live versus a place to run a business, it is easier…
An Interview with Glenn Asher of Kensington Vanguard National Land Services About the Title Process
Education and advice from prominent real estate professionals are key to learning about the complexities in selling and buying real estate. This is particularly true when title — or ownership — of a property is transferred from buyer to seller. To better understand this process, we turned to industry leader and subject expert Glenn Asher….
L.A. County Home Sales Fall 21% in Turbulent 1st Half of 2020, Prices Grow 4%
L.A. County’s residential real estate market in the first half of 2020 was marked by COVID-19 and the county became one of the nation’s epicenters. We conducted a study of the market in 52 incorporated cities during this time and found that, as sales in L.A. County fell 21% compared to the same time period in 2019, median home sale prices rose 4% and sales fell from nearly 35,000 homes sold in the first half of 2019 to approximately 27,000 thus far in the current year.
A Room in Manhattan or a Mansion in Memphis? How Much Residential Space $250,000 Can Buy in the 100 Largest U.S. Cities?
Key Takeaways: Location, location, location -it’s a well-worn catchphrase in real estate. However, in today’s COVID-19 impacted markets, location has taken on a whole new meaning. In fact, according to data from Harris Poll, almost a third of Americans are looking for properties in areas that are less densely populated. Some of the factors responsible…
Top Ten Most Expensive Homes Sold in 2019 in The Hamptons
The Hamptons is one the world’s most exclusive seaside resorts — and the ultimate playground of the rich and famous. In addition to its lush greenery and opulent vacation homes, the area is dotted with private beaches on the Atlantic coast, stretching from Southampton to East Hampton on New York’s Eastern Long Island. The towns,…
Q1 2020 New York City Neighborhood Real Estate Report
Key Takeaways: First quarter sales activity went up by 5% compared to last year. Hudson Yards remained most expensive neighborhood with a $4.6 million median sale price. Malba was the 7th-priciest neighborhood, with a $2 million median sale price. Manhattan’s most affordable neighborhood was Inwood with a $409,575 median home sale price. The first quarter…
Commercial Real Estate – Fundamental Terms
What is commercial real estate? Commercial real estate (CRE) refers to properties meant to generate income. These properties are places where companies conduct business, with the notable exception of multifamily properties and buildings designated for hospitality, which provide living space for residents. Investors typically own the building (or a percentage thereof) and collect rent from…
New York Non-Profits Are All About Educating Homebuyers: An Interview with Ryan Walsh, Esq.
Education and advice from prominent real estate professionals are key to navigating New York’s complex housing market, and both merged seamlessly in our conversation with Ryan Walsh, Esq., a partner at Walsh & Gilad, PLLC. Walsh is also a member of the board of the Neighborhood Housing Services of Queens (NHS of Queens). Here, he…
Get to Manhattan in a New York Minute – Best Mass Transit Commuter Towns in New Jersey
Key Takeaways: Hackensack ranked the #1 New Jersey commuter town, with a 65-minute travel time and low housing costs Hudson County has 4 of top 10 best towns for those commuting to Manhattan Shortest commute time is from Hoboken at 29 minutes Ridgewood boasts best schools, but with the highest home prices Manhattan is…
At Almost $4 Million,Hudson Yards Surpasses Tribeca As NYC’s Priciest Neighborhood
Hudson Yards’ nearly $4 million price put Tribeca squarely in second place. pushing SoHo to third.