Elizabeth Hazard

6 min

Higher Inventory and Steady Prices Across Boroughs

New York City’s for-sale housing market in 2025 has remained remarkably resilient. Year-to-date data from the RLS and Zillow show the citywide median sale price at roughly $785,000, essentially flat…

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8 min

In High-Rate America, Does New York Real Estate Still Deserve a Place?

There are decades when nothing happens, and there are weeks when decades seem to pass in a flash. The adage feels apt for investors watching U.S. markets today. On one…

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Best Agent to Sell Your Home Might Be a Buyer’s Agent

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5 min

Why the Best Agent to Sell Your Home Might Be a Buyer’s Agent

When sellers list their homes, they often look for agents with a long résumé of listings and big marketing teams. The assumption is simple: to sell well, hire someone who…

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4 min

Zohran Mamdani’s Win Could Trigger NYC’s Real Estate Reset

With his surprise victory in the Democratic mayoral primary, Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani has emerged as the likely next mayor of New York City, ushering in what could be the most…

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Best Rental Property Investment in New York City

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Upper East Side’s Boom: The Best Rental Property Investment

Manhattan’s rental market drama has primarily played out downtown for the last decade. Renters lined up for shoebox studios in SoHo, fought over sun-filled one-bedrooms in the West Village, and…

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4 min

Unspoken Realities of Buying Your First Home in New York City

Buying a first home in New York City is a journey. It’s a rollercoaster of excitement, doubt, and revelation, packed into a market where every decision feels magnified. For many,…

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What Shapes NYC Home Buyers: Gender or Personality?

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What Shapes NYC Home Buyers: Gender or Personality?

Across New York City, buyers are making decisions that are as emotional as they are financial: a co-op on the Upper West Side, a new condo in Dumbo, a brownstone…

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5 min

ELIKA Unveils HELEN: An AI Chatbot for NYC Real Estate

Real estate in New York City is notoriously complex. Whether buying a co-op on the Upper West Side, selling a condo in Williamsburg, or evaluating an investment opportunity in Harlem,…

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4 min

Finding the Best Buyer’s Agent in NYC’s Real Estate Maze

Most buyers start their home search online, sorting listings by price filters, floor plans, and glossy photos. However, in New York City, where co-op rules and condo offering plans often…

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NYC Co-op Buying in 2025: What It Takes to Get Board Approved

Buying a cooperative apartment, or “co-op,” in New York City is a unique journey, distinct from real estate purchases elsewhere. Co-ops offer access to iconic buildings and vibrant neighborhoods, but…

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