Eliza Theiss
Eliza Theiss is a senior writer reporting real estate trends in the US. Her work has been cited by CBS News, Curbed, The Los Angeles Times, and Forbes among others. With an academic background in journalism, Eliza has been covering real estate since 2012. Before joining PropertyShark, Eliza was an associate editor at Multi-Housing News and Commercial Property Executive. She has also contributed extensively to CommercialEdge. Reach her at [email protected]
$4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
Cheaper in the City? Nearly 100 Communities in Suburban NYC Surpass $1M
New Yorkers planning a move to the suburbs increasingly find their options limited, after suburban home values shot up twice as fast as NYC medians over the last decade. While larger homes and better prices were long the norm outside the five boroughs, today, many NYC buyers find their option restricted to a handful of suburban markets.
Top 25 Most Expensive Connecticut Zip Codes in 2025: Leading Greenwich Zip Nears $3M
Connecticut’s priciest zips were again concentrated in Fairfield County, with Greenwich anchoring the state’s ranking and tying with Los Angeles for the title of second-most expensive city in the U.S. On top of that, seven Connecticut locations landed among the national top 100, setting a new record for the state’s luxury real estate market.
Top 25 Most Expensive Maryland Zip Codes in 2025: Chesapeake Bay & DC Suburbs Reach as High as $3.15M
Maryland’s priciest zip codes stretch from Chesapeake Bay enclaves to DC-adjacent suburbs, with Gibson Island as price leader and a cluster of pricey Bethesda locations joined by Howard County markets known for large estates.
2025 Foreclosure Report: Manhattan Hits 15-Year Record as NYC Foreclosure Activity Accelerates
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.
Coastal Appeal Outweighs Flood Risk: 5-Year Analysis Shows 10% Price Premium for Long Island Flood-Zone HomesÂ
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.
Top 10 Most Expensive New Jersey Zip Codes in 2025: Pricey Commuter Hubs & Coastal Communities Dominate
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.
2025 Q3 Foreclosure Report: Manhattan Heats Up to 10-Year High, Queens Drives Citywide Increase
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.
Florida’s Fisher Island Dethrones Atherton, Calif. After Nearly Decade-Long Domination
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.
Top 10 Real Estate Data Providers in 2026
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?
Understand the key differences between co-op vs. condo ownership in NYC, from cost and financing to rules, rentals and buyer profiles.
58% Higher: The NYC Premium for Recently Built Homes
Although New York City relies on its older housing, pricing leadership rests firmly with newer developments, while renovated properties play a selective — but sometimes powerful — supporting role. More precisely, Brooklyn and Manhattan lead in rewarding new and renovated homes with strong premiums, while Queens and the Bronx reveal the limits of that demand in more affordability-driven markets.
Who’s Buying NYC? A 2025 Breakdown by Buyer Type, Financing & Ownership
Profiling NYC homebuyers in 2025 based on financing, buyer origin and location, plus ownership type shows a city split by cash, credit, borough loyalties and buyer identity.
NYC & New Jersey Foreclosure Cases Rise in Q2 Even as Suburban New York Cools
Even as foreclosure filings reach a two-year high, regional trends diverge across metro New York.
What Is the Assignment of Leases and Rents?
An assignment of leases and rents lets lenders collect rental income if a borrower defaults. Find out how it works, its legal types and why it impacts deals.
What Is the Difference Between a Mortgage and an Agreement?
Learn the key differences between a mortgage loan and a mortgage agreement, how each functions in real estate transactions and where to access official mortgage records.
Repriced, Reshaped, Reconsidered: NYC Neighborhoods Where Home Prices Doubled in the Past Decade
Gentrification, infrastructure upgrades, rezoning, climate investments and shifting work patterns fueled up to 288% price growth in some NYC neighborhoods.
Top 50 Most Expensive NYC Neighborhoods Q1 2025: Prices Rise in 32 Neighborhoods, Little Italy Grabs #2 With $4.6M
NYC’s strong +10% Y-o-Y start was also reflected among the city’s 50 most expensive neighborhoods, most of which saw both prices and sales rise.
New York Metro Foreclosure Report: Q1 2025 Marks Slowest Quarter in 5 Years for Metro While Manhattan Activity Reaches 8-Year High
Manhattan hits 8-year high, but metro foreclosures drop fueled by the slowdowns of its most active markets: Queens, Suffolk, Nassau & Brooklyn.