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]
Foreclosure of the Week: Philip Starck Condo Goes to Auction with $241K Lien
A 430-square-foot condo located in East Midtown’s Gramercy Park is scheduled for auction on October 3, 2018 with a lien of $241,024. The auction is scheduled for 2:00 PM at 60 Center Street, New York City. With a 13% drop in NYC lis pendens, and a 28% decrease in Manhattan foreclosures, a rare property is…
Where Can You Buy a Home Under $300/Sq. Ft. in Hudson County, NJ?
As New York becomes increasingly pricey, a growing number of buyers are looking for homes beyond the confines of the five boroughs. After all, the gentrification of Queens and Brooklyn has drastically changed the real estate landscape of the city. Only Staten Island and the Bronx offer homes priced below $500 per square foot in…
How to Get a Co-op Board’s Approval – Tips & Tricks for Buyers and Sellers
There are many reasons that buyers choose to buy into a co-op, and there are many reasons that a person chooses to sell. Regardless of which side you are on, figuring out how to get a co-op board’s approval for the purchase or sale can be confusing. Though the stringent co-op board screening process was…
How to Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage
Although not mandatory, getting pre-approved for a mortgage can reveal how much you can borrow and give you an edge over other buyers.
Co-op Housing Pros and Cons: What to Know Before Buying Into a Co-Operative
Thinking about co-op living? Learn how this ownership model works and whether its affordability and stability outweigh the rules and resale limits.
Foreclosure of the Week: LEED Gold Condo Unit Heads to Auction Again
1,190-square-foot condo in LEED Gold-certified high-rise goes to auction on September 26, with a lien in excess of $1 million. The auction will take place at 2:15 PM at 60 Center Street, New York City. With only 26 properties up for auction in Q2 2018, Manhattan foreclosures are a rare sight, especially with numbers trending…
More Optimistic Than Millennials, Gen Z Is Here to Revolutionize the Housing Market
New kids on the block prize homeownership, aspire for larger homes and more amenities To better understand the difference in attitude between Gen Z, Millennials and Gen X towards homeownership, intergenerational living and saving for a down payment, PropertyShark conducted a generational survey on their preferences. Key takeaways: Like other economic sectors, the real estate…
Malibu Home to the Most Expensive Neighborhoods in L.A. Area
Key Takeaways: Malibu Colony Beach remains the most expensive neighborhood in L.A. Region Beverly Hills Gateway takes second spot with $9.6 million median sale price 5 neighborhoods in the L.A. area posted medians above the $5 million mark Carbon Beach is the location of #1 most expensive home ever sold in L.A. Region Featuring two…
11 + 4 Hidden Homebuying Costs to Keep in Mind
Hidden home-buying costs can surprise both first-time and season buyers, be they one-time expenses or part of the standard costs of ownership.
The Most Expensive Homes Ever Sold in California
Regularly ranking among the 10 largest GDPs globally, and boasting easy connectivity and endless lifestyle options, California is an attractive real estate market for global investors, especially on the upper end of the spectrum. The flow of foreign money into L.A.’s luxury real estate market became more pronounced after the 2008 housing crash, especially from…
TriBeCa, SoHo Still Most Expensive Neighborhoods in New York City, but DUMBO Gains Ground With 37% Price Increase
Key Takeaways: TriBeCa entrenched as #1 most expensive neighborhood in NYC, despite 26% Y-o-Y price drop With a $2.95 million median sale price, SoHo remains firmly in second place Brooklyn’s Homecrest sees sharpest median sale price increase at 80% At #3, DUMBO is Brooklyn’s priciest neighborhood The Upper East Side is NYC’s most active neighborhood…
The Most Expensive Homes for Sale in South Carolina
Although struggling with low inventory levels, South Carolina came off a banner 2017, setting an all-time record for home sales, according to the South Carolina Association of Realtors. Currently established as a seller’s market, South Carolina is continuing the previous year’s performances, with year-over-year median home sales prices up 7.1% in the Charleston MSA, 6.52…
The Most Expensive Homes for Sale in Alabama
Reflecting national trends, Alabama’s real estate market is seeing diminishing supply and growing prices. Decatur currently ranks as the most affordable and Daphne-Fairhope-Foley the least affordable metro area, according to the Alabama Center for Real Estate. When it comes to non-metro areas, Tallapoosa County ranks as the priciest area thanks to Lake Martin’s pricey waterfront homes, which…
The Most Expensive Homes for Sale in Louisiana
One of the most beautiful places in the U.S., Louisiana’s real estate market is dominated by Metro New Orleans. The Big Easy showed a rare real estate trend, ranking as one of only three metros where time spent on the market is now higher than it was in 2010, according to MarketWatch. Average prices, the…
The Most Expensive Homes for Sale in New Mexico
A land of vibrant culture, rich architecture and unparalleled natural landscape, New Mexico’s real estate market is booming. April homes sales were up 40% year-over-year, while median prices grew nearly 10% over the same period, according to the latest data from the REALTORS Association of New Mexico. Santa Fe in particular is experiencing a real…
The Most Expensive Homes for Sale in Kentucky
As is the case in most of the country, Kentucky’s real estate market is confronted with the lowest inventory levels in years, pushing prices up. In fact, prices in the Bowling Green metro area have gone up 4.7% in the first quarter of the year, according to the Kentucky luxury real estate, most of the…
The Most Expensive Homes for Sale in Oklahoma
Following national trends, Oklahoma’s real estate market is seeing diminishing supply and growing prices. In fact, the state is experiencing the highest levels of sales activity and price increases in five years, according to Oklahoma Association of Realtors data. With sales activity steadily on the rise, and diminishing numbers of new listings, the numbers of…
The Most Expensive Homes for Sale in Michigan
Following national trends, Michigan’s real estate market is battling low inventory, while supply is far outstripped by demand in this seller’s market. Prices are on the rise across most Michigan markets, and many are experiencing double-digit price gains, according to Michigan Realtors. With no shortage of lakes, Michigan offers up a bounty of waterfront homes…
The Most Expensive Homes for Sale in North Carolina
As the 9th most populous state in the union and boasting two vibrant business hubs in Metro Charlotte and the Research Triangle, North Carolina’s real estate market is buzzing. North Carolina luxury real estate market, the most expensive homes for sale are outside the state’s largest cities. Indeed, looking at the most expensive homes for…
The Most Expensive Homes for Sale in Missouri
Although slowing from the frenzied sales activity of 2017’s fourth quarter, Missouri’s real estate market is still markedly more dynamic than it was a year ago. Prices have appreciated 7.2% year-over-year, with the number of homes sold up a whopping 82.3%, while monthly dollar volume expanded by 95.4% over the same period, according to Missouri REALTORS. With potentially…