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]

Three-Story Gowanus Property Heads to the Block with $1.8M Lien

3,600-square-foot, three-family Gowanus building goes to auction on July 25, 2019 with a lien of $1,158,750. The auction is scheduled to take place at 2:30 PM at 360 Adams Street, Room 224, Brooklyn, New York. 14 Saint Mark’s Place is a three-family that was last purchased in 2006 for $1,287,500. The buy was financed with…

One-Bed Luxury Condo Up for Auction in Financial District

662-square-foot condo in Financial District elevator building goes to auction June 26, 2019 with a lien of $575,758. The auction will take place at 60 Centre Street, New York City at 2:00 PM. Unit 809 in 20 Pine The Collection at 18-20 Pine Street, New York, NY, was bought in 2006 for $620,000. On the…

Queens Condo Goes to Auction $500K Below Market Value

1,003-square-foot Rego Park condo heads to auction June 28th with a $208,644 lien. The auction will take place at the Queens County Supreme Court, 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Room 25 at 10 AM. 97-12 63rd Drive #2B was initially purchased for $215,000 in 2004, with a same-day mortgage of $172,000 secured through MERS. There was another…

A Comprehensive Guide to Investing in Physical Real Estate Versus Other Types of Real Estate Investments (REITs, REIGs, Private Notes & More)

Editor’s Note: This article was updated on July 13, 2023. Investing in real estate is a time-tested strategy for building wealth and generating passive income that also represents a more secure and resistant investment avenue than stocks, for example. But, getting started in the diverse landscape of real estate investment types can be overwhelming for…

Setai Wall Street Condo with $300K Lien Heads to Auction

591-square-foot condo in Manhattan’s Financial District set for auction with a lien of $331,679. The auction will take place at 2 PM June 26, 2019 at 60 Centre Street, Room 130. Located in the prestigious Setai Wall Street luxury condominium tower, 40 Broad Street #24C was originally purchased in 2011 for $474,102. No mortgage was taken…

Rent Stabilization Laws Expiring This June – What to Expect

NYC-based boutique law firm Pardalis & Nohavicka brings the latest legal updates from the world of real estate to PropertyShark. Pardalis & Nohavicka handles an eclectic array of matters, representing individuals and business owners in civil litigation, criminal cases and business transactions, currently litigating and representing clients throughout the United States and around the world. With summer approaching, thoughts of beach…

Midtown Penthouse Heads to the Block with $1.2M Lien

1,069-square-foot condo in Central Midtown elevator building is scheduled for auction with a lien of just over $1.2 million. The auction will take place June 19, 2019 at 2pm at 60 Centre Street, Room 130, New York City. Located in a condominium building designed by Rosario Candela,  40 West 55th Street #PHS was originally purchased in…

The Post-Recession Housing Pulse of Medical Centers – Nursing Wages and Home Price Growth

After looking at the best cities to buy a home in based on your occupation, we decided to switch things around and analyze cities from the perspective of one occupation. With roughly 1 in 53 Americans now employed as nurses, we decided to take a look at the evolution of home prices and nursing wages…

Foreclosure of the Week: 1,000-Square-Foot Chelsea Condo Heads to Early June Auction

1,001-square-foot condo in Chelsea elevator building is scheduled for auction on June 5, 2019 with a lien of just under $1 million. The auction will take place June 5th, 2019 at 2pm at 60 Centre Street, New York City. The one-bed, one-bath condo at 555 W. 23rd Street #N12D was purchased in 2006 for $1,211,717. The buyer…

What Every Consumer Should Know: Recent Legislative and Tax Changes Under New York State’s Real Estate Law

NYC-based boutique law firm Pardalis & Nohavicka brings the latest legal updates from the world of real estate to PropertyShark. Pardalis & Nohavicka handles an eclectic array of matters, representing individuals and business owners in civil litigation, criminal cases and business transactions, currently litigating and representing clients throughout the United States and around the world. Due to 2019 changes in the…

Brokers Beware – 7 Common Legal Mistakes to Avoid

NYC-based boutique law firm Pardalis & Nohavicka brings the latest legal updates from the world of real estate to PropertyShark. Pardalis & Nohavicka handles an eclectic array of matters, representing individuals and business owners in civil litigation, criminal cases and business transactions, currently litigating and representing clients throughout the United States and around the world. Have you been watching too many…

Showing Houses After Class – Starter Guide for a Real Estate College Job

Real estate can appear to be a flashy industry, especially in the age of sleek reality TV shows that follow the lives of agents closing high-profile deals for six-figure commissions. But the industry, and especially the role of real estate agent, is one that is often misunderstood – being an agent is neither about driving…

Commercial Leasing: Landlord & Tenant’s Responsibilities

NYC-based boutique law firm Pardalis & Nohavicka brings the latest legal updates from the world of real estate to PropertyShark. Pardalis & Nohavicka handles an eclectic array of matters, representing individuals and business owners in civil litigation, criminal cases and business transactions, currently litigating and representing clients throughout the United States and around the world. The responsibilities of a commercial tenant…

Commercial Leasing 101

NYC-based boutique law firm Pardalis & Nohavicka brings the latest legal updates from the world of real estate to PropertyShark. Pardalis & Nohavicka handles an eclectic array of matters, representing individuals and business owners in civil litigation, criminal cases and business transactions, currently litigating and representing clients throughout the United States and around the world. Many residential brokers have been intrigued…

Most Expensive Homes Ever Sold in New Jersey

The Most Expensive Homes Ever Sold in New Jersey

Just a stone’s throw from pricey New York City, New Jersey’s real estate market is a very different creature. While the Jersey’s property market may not have NYC’s record-breaking prices and high-profile deals, its proximity to NYC presents an attractive opportunity to buyers looking for ample acreage close to Manhattan From music moguls such P….

You Finally Found Your Dream Home… Now What?

A step by step process for closing on real property in NYC   NYC-based boutique law firm Pardalis & Nohavicka brings the latest legal updates from the world of real estate to PropertyShark. Pardalis & Nohavicka handles an eclectic array of matters, representing individuals and business owners in civil litigation, criminal cases and business transactions, currently litigating and representing clients throughout…

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How to Find Pre-Foreclosures in NYC & Nationwide

Learn how to find pre-foreclosures efficiently and discover new opportunities.

A Primer in Internal Revenue Code 1031 and the Art of the Deal for Real Estate Investors

NYC-based boutique law firm Pardalis & Nohavicka brings the latest legal updates from the world of real estate to PropertyShark. Pardalis & Nohavicka handles an eclectic array of matters, representing individuals and business owners in civil litigation, criminal cases and business transactions, currently litigating and representing clients throughout the United States and around the world. In the metro New York area’s…

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How to Find Foreclosures in NYC & Nationwide

Learn how to find foreclosures, REOs and auction results efficiently to discover new opportunities.

Hell’s Kitchen One-Bed, One-Bath Condo Headed for the Block

678-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom, three-room condo is scheduled for auction February 23, 2019 with a lien of just over $790,000. The auction will take place at 2:00 PM at 60 Centre Street, New York City. 635 West 42nd Street Unit 7D is a 678-square-foot-condo that was purchased in December 2007 for $720,000. On the date of…