Laura Pop-Badiu
Laura Pop-Badiu is a Senior Creative Writer at PropertyShark, with a degree in Journalism and a background in both hospitality and real estate. Laura is a certified bookworm with a genuine passion for the written word and a keen interest in the real estate market, having previously written for Yardi's RentCafe, CoworkingCafe and CoworkingMag. Her work has been featured in major publications like The New York Times, Forbes, NBC News, The Business Journals, Chicago Tribune, MSN and Yahoo! Finance, among others.
Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
How to Do a Title Search on Property Yourself: A Step-by-Step Online GuideÂ
A property title search is the process of reviewing public records to confirm who legally owns a property and whether there are any liens, mortgages or legal claims attached to it. Explore our step-by-step guide explaining how you can perform a title search yourself.Â
Property Owners Map: How to See Ownership Details and Parcel Lines
If you’re trying to find property owners by map, evaluate nearby parcels or understand how properties connect, a map-based approach makes the process faster, clearer and more intuitive.
Living Large or Squeezing In? How Much Space the $400K National Median Home Price Buys in the Largest U.S. CitiesÂ
In many large Western and Northeastern cities, the national median sale price of $400,000 may not cover more than a small studio, whereas, in parts of the Midwest and South, the same budget could buy large homes with multiple bedrooms and comfortable living areas.
How to Quickly Find Property Owners’ Phone Numbers
Finding homeowners’ phone numbers isn’t always easy or straightforward. Privacy limitations and outdated public records often make manual searches slow and inconsistent. In this guide, we break down practical, verified methods used by real estate professionals to find property owners’ phone numbers efficiently.Â
How to Find Property Lines by Address — Free & Paid Tools
Understanding where a property begins and ends is critical in real estate because property lines define ownership, rights and responsibilities. In this guide, you’ll learn the exact steps of finding property lines by address, by using free methods, as well as paid tools.
Hudson Yards Leads for 7th Consecutive Year, Despite Y-o-Y Price Drop
Prices continued to rise across most of the 50 priciest New York City neighborhoods in 2025, with increases of up to 39% year-over-year. Hudson
NYC’s Top Residential Sales of 2025: From Record-Setting Penthouses to Historic Mansions
Well-priced, well-located properties continued to attract significant attention from affluent buyers and investors in 2025. In this report, we broke down the top NYC residential sales, ranked by closing price.
How to Build Property Owner Lists: Steps, Pro Tips & What to Avoid
In this guide, we’ll walk you step by step through how to build property owner lists inside the PropertyShark platform, how to customize them for your goals and how to avoid common mistakes.
The Tenure Divide: Breaking Down the Patterns of How Long New Yorkers Owned Their Homes Before Selling in 2025Â
Across NYC, the average homeowner tenure among New Yorkers who sold in 2025 stood just below 11 years. However, there were natural discrepancies between boroughs, largely determined by a mix of factors like property types, prices and general economic conditions.Â
Top 10 Best Foreclosure Websites in 2026: What to Look for & How to Choose the One for YouÂ
The foreclosure market creates additional opportunities for buyers and investors to buy below market value, often in markets where affordable inventory is scarce. But finding reliable, up-to-date foreclosure information isn’t always easy — and timing, accuracy and due diligence can make all the difference.
NYC Median Home Price Hits Record $800K as Most Top Neighborhoods See Y-o-Y GainsÂ
The New York City median sale price reached a record $800,000 in Q3, up 4% year-over-year, while Brooklyn posted the strongest growth rate after rising 11% to a new peak of $916,000.
Everything You Need to Know About HPD Violations & How to Look Them UpÂ
Discover HPD violations in NYC, their impact on landlords, tenants and real estate transactions, and how to quickly find them.
Everything You Need to Know About NYC Building Violations & How to Look Them Up
Discover the most common NYC building violations, why they matter, who issues them and how to easily look them up when running due diligence.
How to Find Out Who Owns Land: A Practical GuideÂ
Wondering how to find out who owns land? Our comprehensive guide breaks down the exact steps and compares free public resources with professional tools like PropertyShark. Perfect for investors, agents and anyone who wants to uncover land ownership quickly and reliably.
How to Find Off-Market Properties: A Step-by-Step Guide for Real Estate ProfessionalsÂ
For real estate professionals like brokers and investors, knowing how to find off-market properties is essential since it creates additional opportunities and provides a competitive edge.
How to Find Comps for Commercial Real Estate: A Step-by-Step GuideÂ
Explore the key features that professionals should look for when investing in a data provider for commercial real estate comps, follow our step-by-step guide on how to leverage PropertyShark to find comparables, and discover the most frequently asked questions on the topic.
The Best Real Estate Comps Software in 2026: Tools, Features & Choosing the One for Your BusinessÂ
Although comps software empowers real estate professionals to value properties, features and accuracy vary widely between providers, making it essential to choose the best fit.
How to Find Property Owners in NYC
Regardless of your role in real estate, knowing how to find owners, especially in NYC, is crucial for successful real estate deals and moving before the competition.
Commercial Real Estate Technology: Top Products and Trends in 2025
From smarter building systems to AI-powered analytics and dedicated real estate data providers, here are the top products and trends defining commercial real estate in 2025.