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]

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…

What a Difference a Foot Makes: Encroachments, Easements, and Adverse Possession

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. While you might never think that…

3-Bedroom Upper West Side Condo Set for $1M Auction

5 ½-room, 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom 1,351-square foot condo in Upper West Side elevator building is scheduled for auction on January 23, 2019 for a lien in excess of $1 million. The auction will take place at 2:00 PM at 60 Centre Street, New York City. Unit #10F at 100 West 93rd Street on Manhattan’s Upper West…

How to Resolve A Neighborhood Fence Dispute

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 today’s litigious society,…

The Rise and Fall of the American Downtown – A Look into the Home Price Evolution of the Nation’s Urban Cores in the Decade Since the Downturn

From a city’s economic engine to the center of political and administrative power. From cultural heart and nightlife hotspot to dilapidated buildings and high crime rates. From opulent penthouse suites to derelict homes. The downtowns of American cities, both big and small, have always been dynamic places that shifted with the times. From the early…

Eight-Figure Medians and Record-Breaking Deals – These Are 2018’s Most Expensive Neighborhoods in the L.A. Area

Los Angeles and Malibu may dominate by sheer volume of expensive locations, but Beverly Hills claims 3 of the 5 priciest L.A. area neighborhoods.

What Does a Broker Need to Do to Get Their Real Estate Commission?

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 in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, California, Greece, and the United Kingdom. Real…

FAQ: Securing Your Broker’s Commission

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 in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, California, Greece, and the United Kingdom. A…

FAR – The Significance of Floor Area Ratio

Floor Area Ratio, often referred to simply as FAR, is an essential concept for anyone who is concerned with the way zoning can affect a neighborhood. Pronounced “F-A-R,” it can be challenging, but it’s important to understand. The purpose of FAR The point of FAR is to limit the size of a building in relation…

Two-Family Row House Up for Auction in Middle Village

1,720-square foot two-family home in Middle Village, Queens goes up for auction on December 14, 2018 with a $430,000 lien. The auction will take place at 10:00 AM at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, New York. 66-11 74th Street in Middle Village, Queens is a two-family home built around 1930. It was inherited by its current…

All You Need to Know About NYC’s BBL

When you know what property you are searching for, BBL offers you the simplest process of getting directly to that property. BBL stands for borough, block, and lot, and is a unique identifier for every property in New York City. The BBL consists of three numeric sequences separated by slashes. The borough is always the…

Understanding the Difference Between Market Value and Assessed Value

Though many assume that a property’s assessed value and market value are related, there is often no real correlation. This is due to the fact that they are determined in different ways and for different purposes. Understanding Market Value To put it simply, the market value of a home is the point at which the…

Two-Story Row House Up for Auction in Queens

1,120-square-foot single-family home with full basement goes to auction December 14, 2018 with a lien of $285,464. The auction will take place at 10:00 AM at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, New York. The two-story row house home at 80-20 Park Lane South in Woodhaven was purchased in 2000, with a $167,200 mortgage taken from Crossland…

3-Story Bushwick Home Heads to Auction with $1M Lien

3,900-square-foot three-families home in North Brooklyn goes to auction on December 6th, 2018 with a lien of just over $1 million. The auction will take place at 2:30 PM at 360 Adams Street, Brooklyn, New York. 1309 Gates Avenue in Brooklyn was purchased in 2007 for $815,000. First and second mortgages were taken on the…