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Downtown Deals: Most of USA’s Largest Cities See Slower Home Price Growth in City Centers

By Eliza Theiss | May 21, 2024

Citywide prices grew much faster in 31 of the 40 most populated cities in the U.S. over the past decade, with 17 downtowns now cheaper than the city.

Reflection on the Year 2023 in Real Estate

By Eliza Theiss | Feb 8, 2024

2023 was marked by some notable developments in real estate that should set the stage for an intriguing 2024 and beyond.

New York City Mayor Adams’ Zoning Change Proposal to Boost Housing Supply

By Eliza Theiss | Nov 16, 2023

NYC Mayor Eric Adams unveiled the “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity” proposal to address the escalating housing crisis in New York City.

25+ Budget-Friendly Hamptons Homes on the Market: From Classic Cape Cods to Ranches and Cozy Cabins, All Under $1M  

By Eliza Theiss | Jul 6, 2023

Amid seven- and eight-figure homes and sprawling estates, there are still budget-friendly hidden gems for buyers looking at the iconic region.

Q1 Foreclosure Report: NYC Foreclosures Reach Highest Figure in 11 Quarters But Remain Well Below Pre-Pandemic Figures

By Eliza Theiss | Apr 21, 2023

Hitting 3-year high, foreclosure activity is steadily returning to NYC but first-time cases are still half of what they were pre-Covid.

8 Leasing Options to Consider in the Post-COVID Era

By Eliza Theiss | Dec 6, 2022

Since shutdowns will continue to be used to combat pandemics, landlords and tenants need to prepare to negotiate provisions related to such events.

Self Storage Development Surges in Undersupplied NYC & LA,  and in Trending DFW & Phoenix

By Eliza Theiss | May 30, 2022

Nationwide more than 131MSF of new storage space is currently in the pipeline, set to increase the existing 1.6BSF inventory by 9%.

Hotel Conversions: Striking the Right Balance Between the Public Sector & Private Developers

By Eliza Theiss | Feb 18, 2022

Increase in hotel-to-multifamily conversions becomes one of the best unintended consequences of the pandemic for the real estate industry. 

Gen Z’s Homeownership Dreams Tempered as Affordability Concerns Grow

By Eliza Theiss | Jan 4, 2022

Surveying Gen Z, Millennial and Gen X on housing reveals that generational expectations have shifted toward a more pessimistic outlook since 2018.

The End of the Foreclosure Moratorium: 3 Factors Investors Should Consider

By Eliza Theiss | Nov 8, 2021

Andrew Schnissel, Partner at Nationwide Private Lender We Lend LLC,examines the most essential factors for investors in the post-moratorium foreclosure landscape. July 31, 2021, marked one…

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NYC Residential Market in Review: A Year into Pandemic, Sales Are Down 28% but Steadily Returning Since October

By Eliza Theiss | Mar 24, 2021

After a promising month of sales in July, transactions decreased in August along with the median sale price.

On the Cutting Edge of Manhattan’s Luxury Properties: An Interview with Shlomi Reuveni

By Andreea Popescu | Dec 17, 2020

Shlomi Reuveni of Reuveni Real Estate describes the current state of Manhattan’s luxury residential market and how it has adapted to the pandemic as well as up and coming areas.

Why No One Needs a Free Donut from Dunkin: Real Estate & Wire Fraud in the Wake of COVID-19

By Eliza Theiss | Oct 28, 2020

A deep dive into wire fraud, how the pandemic is giving scammers more opportunities and the fight the title industry is putting up against it.

Commercial Real Estate Experts Optimistic About Strong Leasing & Positive Trends

By Eliza Theiss | Oct 21, 2020

Yardi’s Arjun Rao discusses strong leasing and positive CRE trends in the time of COVID-19 with experts Marijke Lantz, Paul Wittorf & Sara Terry.

L.A. County Home Sales Fall 21% in Turbulent 1st Half of 2020, Prices Grow 4%

By Andreea Popescu | Sep 16, 2020

L.A. County’s residential real estate market in the first half of 2020 was marked by COVID-19 and the county became one of the nation’s epicenters. We conducted a study of the market in 52 incorporated cities during this time and found that, as sales in L.A. County fell 21% compared to the same time period in 2019, median home sale prices rose 4% and sales fell from nearly 35,000 homes sold in the first half of 2019 to approximately 27,000 thus far in the current year.

How Hotels Are Keeping Up With COVID-19

By Eliza Theiss | Sep 10, 2020

With occupancy, rates, tourism and business travel at an all-time low, hotels that survived months-long lockdowns face even more obstacles.

Title Industry Pivots to Rework Consumer Closing Experience During COVID-19

By Eliza Theiss | Sep 2, 2020

Bill Svoboda of CloseSimple takes a deep dive into how the title industry has adapted to meet consumer needs during the pandemic.

Uncertain Times Call for Reliable Data

By Eliza Theiss | May 26, 2020

Vince Soriero, business development manager and corporate sales lead, shares his insight on leveraging PropertyShark’s real estate data in volatile markets.

Real Estate Professionals Under Lockdown: Impact & Future Opportunities in NYC

By Eliza Theiss | May 14, 2020

We reached out to NYC-based professionals to see how they’re experiencing the situation on the ground, how they’re adapting and planning for the future, and where they see opportunities emerging.

Buying a Home in NYC During Lockdown: Virtual Closings & Escrow Closings

By Eliza Theiss | May 4, 2020

Real estate and legal industry professionals have begun utilizing more virtual closings and escrow closings.But how do they work and are they here to stay?

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