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]
Introduction to Condominium Offering Plans
Condominium offering plans are a prerequisite for the public offering or sales of condominiums and must be approved by the Department of Law.
How to Find Real Estate Comparables
Learn how to find comps and easily determine accurate property values for successful real estate transactions.
The Park Premium: Do You Pay Extra to Buy Next to Manhattan’s Largest Parks?
Manhattanites enjoy access to 160+ public parks — but what’s the cost of buying a unit next to the borough’s largest green spaces?
2024 Q1 Foreclosure Report: NYC Cases Exceed Half of Pre-Pandemic Figures, Queens & Brooklyn Supply 76% of Citywide Caseload
As foreclosure cases continued to tick up in Q1, Queens and Brooklyn supplied the bulk of the city’s caseload, while Manhattan figures started to dip.
A Guide to Recent Changes to the Property Condition Disclosure Act for Purchasers and Sellers of Residential Real Property
While the original PCDA addressed various property concerns, legislatures deemed updates necessary to increase consumer protection.
State of Anonymity for LLCs in New York State
LLCs have been a favorite tool for real estate investors looking to maintain anonymity. But the NYLTA has brought some significant changes to that.
Where Are NYC’s Smallest & Largest Condos? South Astoria Units Clock in at Just 631SF, Hudson Yards Condos Hit 2,045SF
While NYC condos have a median size of 921 square feet, at the neighborhood level, median sizes range between 631 and 2,045 square feet.
Reflection on the Year 2023 in Real Estate
2023 was marked by some notable developments in real estate that should set the stage for an intriguing 2024 and beyond.
5 Types of Businesses That Can Leverage Self Storage to Maximize Space
Businesses increasingly use self storage, renting extra space for stock, equipment, paperwork and much more. The flexibility of this service lets freelancers, entrepreneurs and large companies alike expand operations by taking advantage of a wide range of unit sizes, whether their storage needs are regular or unpredictable. Self storage tends to score better than warehousing…
2023 Annual Foreclosure Report: NYC Cases Nearly Double Year-Over-Year, but Still Reach Only Half of Pre-Pandemic Levels
NYC foreclosure cases nearly doubled in 2023, yet the city’s caseload remained at only half of pre-pandemic figures.
Pros & Cons of Mayor Adams’ Zoning Change Proposal to Boost Housing Supply in New York City
Meant to boost NYC’s housing stock, Mayor Adams has proposed a number of zoning changes to ease the development and redevelopment process.
Top 25 Most Expensive Zip Codes in New Jersey: Alpine Returns to Leading Spot with Record $2.94 Million Median Sale Price
Prices in New Jersey’s top zip codes are on the rise, with four surpassing $2M and another eight coming in north of $1.5M.
Top 25 Most Expensive Zip Codes in Upstate New York: Prices Stay Resolutely Below $1 Million
Although Upstate New York’s prices were much lower than in NYC or on Long Island, its most expensive zips were still above the national median.
Top 50 Most Expensive Zip Codes in New England: Boston Maintains Lead as Massachusetts Claims 39 of Region’s Priciest Areas
New England’s 50 highest-priced zip codes in 2023 ranged between $1.08 million and $2.8 million, with Massachusetts claiming more than 70%.
New York City Mayor Adams’ Zoning Change Proposal to Boost Housing Supply
NYC Mayor Eric Adams unveiled the “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity” proposal to address the escalating housing crisis in New York City.
NYC Flood Zones: As Flooding Events Become More Frequent, How Are They Affecting Home Prices & Sales?
Since 2012, buyer interest has cooled somewhat in NYC’s flood zones, with medians here rising only 33% compared to 53% in low-risk zones.
Commercial to Residential Conversions & High Office Vacancies in NYC
Commercial-to-residential conversions are increasingly explored to help repurpose underutilized CRE and address the lack of affordable housing.
Digital Signatures vs. Electronic Signatures: Understanding the Difference
Often used interchangeably, the terms digital signatures and electronic signatures play different roles in validating documents and transactions.
New York Land Banks 101: Understanding the Basics & Functions
What do New York land banks do? Explore the objectives, functions, and influence on local communities of New York land banks in 2023.
Top 50 Most Expensive NYC Neighborhoods Q2 2023: Hudson Yards Remains in the Lead While SoHo Overtakes TriBeCa After 9 Quarters
Sales rose in 11 of the city’s 50 most expensive neighborhoods in Q2, including in TriBeCa, Boerum Hill and Red Hook.