Category Archives: Market Insight

Everyone’s all aflutter with their thoughts about Zillow and the FTC. A lot of people seem to agree with the essence of what Doug argued several days ago. On the Matrix there’s talk that Zestimates were never intended for professionals. … Continue reading →

This is a database of REBNY member exclusives. Although it will provide a more efficient means for the public to browse listings, it still doesn’t solve the lack of "complete" cooperation needed by the ENTIRE brokerage community to make all … Continue reading →

The president of Zillow, Lloyd Frink, has blogged a little about the recent complaint filed by the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC): We try really hard to be approachable and open about what we’re doing, and take all feedback seriously. … Continue reading →

Vivian S. Toy wrote an interesting article about developers living in their own buildings, which can change almost everything about the buildings: "When you start out, it’s not a conscious thing, but your tastes and preferences are going to come … Continue reading →

The Real Estate Journal wonders if it’s a mistake to try to sell your property during the holidays. My experience is that property in Manhattan sells all 12 months of the year. The past eight years, there has been little … Continue reading →

The Real Deal’s Lauren Elkies reports that, despite rising inventory and falling prices in many parts of the U.S. real estate market, anecdotally at least, the high-end in Manhattan has low inventory and high prices. At the ultra-high end, most … Continue reading →

Really good James Surowiecki article about median sales price: "There are plenty of statistics available about the housing market, but median home prices, which are tracked by both the National Association of Realtors and the Census Bureau, are what typically … Continue reading →

New York magazine’s S.Jhoanna Robledo breaks down who it is buying all those new Manhattan condominiums. (Crude synopsis: it’s single people who work in accounting and finance.) It’s a changing market, that’s for sure. For instance: New York is—unlike, say, Miami … Continue reading →