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.
Everything You Need to Know About HPD Violations & How to Look Them UpÂ
Read this guide to discover what HPD violations are in NYC and what their impact is on landlords, tenants and real estate transactions. Learn to use free public tools and subscription-based platforms to quickly find HPD violations in order to correctly evaluate a property’s condition and avoid costly risks.
Everything You Need to Know About NYC Building Violations & How to Look Them Up
Discover the most common NYC building violations, how they’re categorized, why they matter, who issues them and how to easily look them up in PropertyShark 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 of the process 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
Off-market properties can give brokers, investors and other real estate professionals looking for more opportunities a real competitive edge. Explore this step-by-step guide to learn how to find off-market properties quickly and efficiently with PropertyShark.
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 perform due diligence before choosing the right fit. This guide explores the best real estate comps software, based on features like filters, depth of information, coverage and price.
How to Find Property Owners in NYC
Whether you are a broker, investor, buyer or any other kind of real estate professional, knowing how to find owners, especially in NYC, is crucial for successful real estate deals and moving before the competition. Learn the best ways to find property owners in NYC in this comprehensive guide.
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.
A Guide to Leveraging Up-to-Date Property and Loan Data for Strategic InvestmentsÂ
Read this article to learn how a real estate data solution can provide a significant advantage in identifying and capturing investment opportunities. Explore the key features of a reliable real estate data solution, as well as how to leverage PropertyShark to power smarter decisions.
How to Find Mixed-Use Property for Sale
Understanding the different types of mixed-use assets and knowing why they are in demand will help any real estate professional find this type of properties in no-time and with minimal effort.
How to Find Recently Sold Commercial Real Estate and Enhance Decision-Making
From using public records to leveraging real estate data providers, these are the best ways of finding recently sold commercial properties, fast and hassle-free.
How to Find Commercial Property Owners and Streamline Your Outreach
Identifying true property owners in commercial real estate is often complicated by LLC ownership structures. Fortunately, tools like PropertyShark can help professionals access deeper ownership details and streamline their outreach. Here’s how:
NYC Hits Record $799K Median, TriBeCa Lands #2 With 6-Year High
During Q2 2025, New York City saw a 4% rise in pricing to reach the highest median sale price recorded to date at almost $800,000.
How to Determine the Fair Market Value of Commercial Properties
Explore the many approaches to determining the fair market value of commercial properties and see which method best suits your business needs.
The Aftermath of the Flames: How LA’s Wildfires Impacted Local Real Estate Dynamics
Despite increased distress and ongoing uncertainties around the early 2025 wildfires, the real estate market in areas surrounding the largest Los Angeles fires displayed resilience.
Property Research Essentials: How to Find Building Permit Records
Finding building permit records is an essential skill for any real estate professional. Learn about the different types of building permits and how you can leverage the PropertyShark platform to search for permits in a quick and effortless way.
How to Find Liens on a Property:Â AÂ Step-by-Step Lien Search GuideÂ
Want to know how to find liens on a property? Quickly discover any property lien, including mechanic’s liens, tax liens, mortgage liens and more, and learn about why lien searches are essential for successful real estate deals.
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