Manhattan Market Intelligence

More Listings, Less Inventory: What September Reveals About NYC Real Estate September brought an unexpected development to New York City's real estate market—a surge in new listings to levels not seen in more than four years. According to StreetEasy's September 2026 market report, 4,951 homes were newly listed for sale across the city, a 7.6% increase from a year earlier and the highest monthly total since March 2022. Yet despite this influx of properties, overall invento

Five Financing Strategies NYC Buyers Should Know Higher mortgage rates have changed the way many New Yorkers approach buying a home. With borrowing costs remaining elevated, buyers are paying closer attention to monthly payments, closing expenses, and the overall cost of homeownership. But the mortgage rate is only one part of the financial equation. From alternative loan structures to strategies that can reduce closing costs, buyers may have more options than they realiz

Q3 2026 Manhattan Market Update: A Resilient Market Faces New Headwinds The recently released Q3 2026 Manhattan Apartment Market Report shows a market that remained remarkably resilient through the summer, with prices continuing to rise modestly and sales activity strengthening compared to a year ago. Yet beneath those encouraging numbers are signs that buyers have become more cautious as the quarter came to a close. Average Manhattan apartment prices increased 2% year-ov

NYC Real Estate Q&A Series Practical guidance for buying, selling, and owning real estate in New York City Over the years, buyers and sellers have asked me hundreds of questions about purchasing, selling, and owning real estate in New York City. While every situation is unique, certain questions come up again and again. In this ongoing series, I'll answer those questions one topic at a time, providing practical guidance to help you make more informed real estate decisions