#condo-listing
#condo-listing

16 hours ago

Real estate

Webinar | First-time homebuyer educational webinar with a Florida focus! | amNewYork

fromSlate Magazine

Relationships

When Our Friends See Our New House, They're Going to Have Questions. The Answers Might Upset Them.

Real estate

Homebuyers stressed amid stretched budgets, fraud concerns

16 hours ago

Webinar | First-time homebuyer educational webinar with a Florida focus! | amNewYork

A virtual webinar will help first-time homebuyers in Florida navigate the homeownership process on May 12.

fromSlate Magazine

When Our Friends See Our New House, They're Going to Have Questions. The Answers Might Upset Them.

Honesty and gratitude are key when sharing news of homeownership with friends who may not have the same opportunities.

Homebuyers stressed amid stretched budgets, fraud concerns

Recent homebuyers face high prices and interest rates, with many exceeding budgets and experiencing stress during the homebuying process.

Opinion: Most Empty Rent-Stabilized Apartments Don't Need a Lot to be Habitable

Landlords are warehousing thousands of rent-stabilized apartments despite low vacancy rates, citing high costs that may not reflect actual repair needs.

Law

fromAbove the Law

15 hours ago

The Best Law Schools For Real Estate Law (2026) - Above the Law

Real estate law is crucial for legal practice, impacting contracts, finance, and regulatory compliance.

#affordable-housing

fromBrooklyn, NY Patch

Brooklyn

Starting At $788 For A Studio, Affordable Apartments Break Ground In Brooklyn

fromSFGATE

14 hours ago

LA real estate

L.A. Redrew Its Affordable Housing Linkage Fee Map Into Smaller Neighborhood Zones. Here's What's Next

Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for Atlantic Avenue Build

A new 19-story building offers 258 apartments, including affordable units, and features various amenities like a cold plunge pool and movie theater.

Brooklyn

fromBrooklyn, NY Patch

Starting At $788 For A Studio, Affordable Apartments Break Ground In Brooklyn

A new affordable housing development in Cypress Hills will provide 213 units, including supportive housing and community space, near transit access.

fromSFGATE

14 hours ago

L.A. Redrew Its Affordable Housing Linkage Fee Map Into Smaller Neighborhood Zones. Here's What's Next

Los Angeles has updated its Affordable Housing Linkage Fee maps, affecting project fees and requirements based on new neighborhood-based zones.

Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for Atlantic Avenue Build

A new 19-story building offers 258 apartments, including affordable units, and features various amenities like a cold plunge pool and movie theater.

more#affordable-housing

#real-estate

LA real estate

Reignwood founder finds buyer for Beverly Hills manse at discounted ask

Productivity

The productivity shift real estate agents need as deals take longer

Real estate success now relies on intentionality and time allocation rather than mere busyness.

fromInman

Marketing tech

Brokerage storefronts become ad networks with Smartify

13 hours ago

Real estate

HomeServices of America launches all-in-one real estate solution

fromSan Jose Spotlight

Collins: Listing a property today? You have options - San Jose Spotlight

Sellers should weigh the benefits of private listings against the broader exposure offered by the MLS.

The Real Brokerage adds The Solutions Group in Florida

The Real Brokerage expands in Florida by adding The Solutions Group, enhancing its market presence with over 60 agents and $300 million in sales volume.

Reignwood founder finds buyer for Beverly Hills manse at discounted ask

Chanchai Ruayrungruan is selling his Beverly Hills mansion at a potential loss after years on the market.

Productivity

The productivity shift real estate agents need as deals take longer

Real estate success now relies on intentionality and time allocation rather than mere busyness.

Marketing tech

fromInman

Brokerage storefronts become ad networks with Smartify

Brokerage storefronts are transforming into media channels, allowing real estate firms to monetize high-traffic locations through digital advertising.

13 hours ago

HomeServices of America launches all-in-one real estate solution

HomeServices of America launched OnePoint, a platform integrating brokerage, mortgage, title, and insurance services for a streamlined real estate transaction experience.

fromSan Jose Spotlight

Collins: Listing a property today? You have options - San Jose Spotlight

Sellers should weigh the benefits of private listings against the broader exposure offered by the MLS.

Real estate

The Real Brokerage adds The Solutions Group in Florida

more#real-estate

fromSFGATE

19 hours ago

The housing trend reinventing the California suburbs

Megan Keithly's experience reflects a growing trend where new homeowners prioritize living near working farms, engaging in activities like making homemade diaper cream from local ingredients.

Agriculture

New York City

7 hours ago

Ken Griffin fires back at NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani 'tax the rich' video featuring his $238 million penthouse | Fortune

New York City introduces a pied-à-terre tax on luxury properties owned by non-residents, sparking backlash from billionaire Ken Griffin.

East Bay (California)

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

6 hours ago

The Wire: Berkeley's California Theatre sold to Beverly Hills buyer

Berkeley Youth Alternatives received over $600,000 despite failing to complete key project parts aimed at reducing teen cannabis use.

Fashion & style

fromMiami Herald

16 hours ago

Popular clothes rental service makes bold new AI move

Rent the Runway is expanding its business model to include a marketplace and advertising platform to adapt to changing consumer preferences and increasing competition.

East Bay real estate

fromABC7 San Francisco

13 hours ago

Oakland Trader Joe's could be demolished to build high-rises for senior living

Trader Joe's in Oakland may be replaced by high-rise senior housing, impacting the community hub.

#housing-market

22 hours ago

SF real estate

The starter home is dying. Better.com's CEO says AI is the only thing that can save it | Fortune

SF real estate

The tables have turned: Florida and Texas are the biggest losers in the housing market as Ohio emerges as a surprise winner | Fortune

17 hours ago

Boston real estate

Why Decoupling Boston Condo Commissions Failed To Lower Condo Cost Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

5 days ago

Boston real estate

Weekly pending home sales show yearly growth as mortgage rates fall

Real estate

Pending home sales tick up in March despite higher rates

22 hours ago

The starter home is dying. Better.com's CEO says AI is the only thing that can save it | Fortune

The shortage of starter homes in America is primarily due to mortgage industry practices that favor larger loans over affordable housing.

The tables have turned: Florida and Texas are the biggest losers in the housing market as Ohio emerges as a surprise winner | Fortune

The housing markets in Florida and Texas are experiencing a significant buyer's market shift, with sellers outnumbering buyers substantially.

17 hours ago

Why Decoupling Boston Condo Commissions Failed To Lower Condo Cost Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Decoupling commissions has not reduced housing costs due to persistent low supply and high demand in the market.

5 days ago

Weekly pending home sales show yearly growth as mortgage rates fall

Weekly pending home sales increased to 73,241, indicating a rebound from holiday impacts rather than solely from falling mortgage rates.

Pending home sales tick up in March despite higher rates

Contract signings increased in March, indicating pent-up housing demand despite higher mortgage rates.

more#housing-market

How fraud gets stopped in its tracks by real estate and title pros

In 2025, the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center logged 1,008,597 cyber-enabled crime complaints, with losses surpassing $20.8 billion, marking a 26% rise from the prior year.

Information security

Renovation

PLG Neo-Federal With Vaulted Ceiling Asks $2.45 Million

The neo-Federal style house at 26 Winthrop Street retains much of its early 20th-century charm despite some modern updates.

Fundraising

These are the top brokers in HousingWire's Mortgage Rankings

Cooke is dedicated to supporting veterans through specialized mortgage services, achieving significant success in his first year with World Home Loans.

Miami food

fromTravel + Leisure

Miami Beach's Most Exclusive New Stay Is a Restored Art Deco Villa With a Private Pool and Direct Ocean Access

The Beach Villa at Four Seasons at the Surf Club features luxury amenities, private beach access, and a unique design that enhances the guest experience.

fromCurbed

I Have a Crush on My Landlord. Should I Go for It?

Engaging romantically with a landlord can lead to complicated consequences, outweighing potential benefits like free rent.

Online marketing

fromMiami Herald

Inside LLM SEO: How to optimize and measure your brand's visibility

Learning faster than competitors is crucial for businesses to adapt to LLM SEO and maintain a competitive edge.

7 hours ago

Are Scarce Listings Driving Competition And Strong Home Price Growth In Boston? Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Scarce listings in Greater Boston drive competition and home price growth, favoring sellers despite slight inventory increases in some segments.

fromAol

10 hours ago

She Transformed a "Grimy" Brooklyn Apartment in Just 2 Weeks - The Kitchen Cost Under $300

Sarah Ingle transformed a neglected apartment in Clinton Hill into a meaningful home, embracing the challenge of renovation and personal growth.

Brooklyn

fromNew York Post

Manhattan foreclosures reach their lowest point in 4 years - while 2 other boroughs hit peaks

Brooklyn's foreclosure filings dropped 45%, driven by legal changes, while Manhattan sees a rise in pre-foreclosure activity.

New York City

fromCity Limits

Opinion: A Better Plan for 1727 Amsterdam Ave.

New York City Council's decision to demolish a health center in Harlem raises concerns about equity and community involvement in urban planning.

fromForbes

Inside A Rare $16 Million Gilded Age Brooklyn Brownstone

C.P.H. Gilbert could design 'a mean Neo-Gothic mansion,' as one New York Times story put it, showcasing his architectural prowess during the Gilded Age.

Renovation

Marketing tech

fromFast Company

Stop renting, start building: GEO is a mirage

GEO is a tactic for owning your audience, but relying on it risks paying for someone else's internet.

OC continues to outpace LA on office conversions

Orange County outpaces Los Angeles in office conversions due to development-friendly processes and discounted office space availability.

#tax-policy

fromwww.businessinsider.com

New York wants to tax empty second homes. Here's what happened in cities that tried it.

Mayor Mamdani proposes a tax on multimillion-dollar pieds-a-terre owned by non-residents to raise revenue for New York City.

Op-Ed | NYC's proposed pied-a-terre won't fix the problem | amNewYork

Taxing the rich may not effectively address complex financial issues facing constituents and could harm the city's economy.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

New York wants to tax empty second homes. Here's what happened in cities that tried it.

Mayor Mamdani proposes a tax on multimillion-dollar pieds-a-terre owned by non-residents to raise revenue for New York City.

Op-Ed | NYC's proposed pied-a-terre won't fix the problem | amNewYork

Taxing the rich may not effectively address complex financial issues facing constituents and could harm the city's economy.

more#tax-policy

fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More

How to Split Costs When Buying With a Partner

Purchasing a home with a partner requires aligning financial realities and creating a fair cost-splitting system.

#homebuilding

Renovation

How the post-war homebuilders built the modern playbook

Toll Brothers expands luxury footprint with Buffington acquisition

Scale, discipline, and strategic positioning are crucial for homebuilders, as demonstrated by Toll Brothers' acquisition of Buffington Homes in a growing market.

Renovation

How the post-war homebuilders built the modern playbook

Toll Brothers expands luxury footprint with Buffington acquisition

Scale, discipline, and strategic positioning are crucial for homebuilders, as demonstrated by Toll Brothers' acquisition of Buffington Homes in a growing market.

more#homebuilding

fromwww.businessinsider.com

I started buying properties with family and friends in my 20s. I've bought 10 total, and one has made over $400k on Airbnb.

Co-buying properties with friends and family can accelerate homeownership and investment opportunities.

12 hours ago

Will Candidate Kevin Warsh For The Fed Chairman Help The Boston Condo Market? Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Jerome Powell's cautious approach contrasts with Kevin Warsh's aggressive stance on interest rates, impacting the housing market's future.

23 hours ago

When standard DSCR falls short: What real estate investors should know about no-ratio financing

More investor deals are struggling to meet standard DSCR due to high home prices and transitional properties, leading to increased interest in No-Ratio financing.

fromLos Angeles Times

Controversial hotel and housing complex approved in West Hollywood

West Hollywood City Council approved a controversial seven-story mixed-use project to address housing needs despite local opposition.

fromElite Traveler

Elite Matchmakers Explain the Real Gap in Modern Dating

Modern dating criteria now include social access and the significance of dining choices, reflecting deeper social signals among the wealthy.

fromKqed

19 hours ago

'They're Bleeding Us Dry': Rent Hikes, Evictions in California Mobile Home Parks | KQED

Residents face significant rent increases and feel powerless against management's decisions.

fromHoodline

Developers Buy Contested Atlantic Avenue Site in Brooklyn

Developers have acquired key properties in the Atlantic Avenue Mixed-Use Plan area to pursue a mixed-use project aligned with new zoning rules.

Coalition led by Miguel Santana recommends mansion tax tune-up

Miguel Santana leads a coalition to amend Measure ULA, aiming to improve the mansion tax while opposing a statewide tax-limiting initiative.

AI isn't to blame for the housing crisis

Artificial intelligence is shifting from a political target to a focus of federal regulation and innovation, particularly in the housing sector.

fromCurbed

Where Have All the Normal Windows Gone?

Large windows in new builds are popular but come with practical drawbacks like limited ventilation and difficulty finding suitable curtains.

If you want a stronger exit, build earnings beyond real estate commissions

Brokerages should consider title ownership to enhance earnings, diversify revenue, and improve valuation beyond traditional commission-based metrics.

Mystery buyer snags two apartment buildings in Brentwood for $46M

A family office purchased two Brentwood apartment buildings for $46.4 million, setting a record price per unit of $760,000.

Picturesque Brooklyn Heights Wood Frame Asks $4.9 Million

25 Cranberry Street in Brooklyn Heights features a historic exterior and an artfully restored interior with original elements and modern touches.

Multigenerational homebuying rises as affordability pressures grow

Multigenerational living is increasingly seen as a solution to housing and caregiving costs.

fromCity Limits

NYC Housing Calendar, April 20-27

Upcoming housing events and affordable housing lotteries in NYC are highlighted, with specific dates and income requirements for applications.

G4Capital bullish on LA resi market despite investors exiting California

G4Capital Partners opens a Los Angeles office to address the lending gap in California's residential market left by traditional banks.

For wealthy buyers, Mar-a-Lago's security perimeter is Palm Beach's hottest amenity | Fortune

Mar-a-Lago's presence is reshaping the luxury real estate market in Palm Beach amid heightened security concerns.

6 days ago

New Mortgage Guidelines Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

New mortgage guidelines for Boston condos increase financing challenges, especially in larger buildings, due to stricter borrower and project criteria.

Miami and RWorld Realtors merge into 93,000 member association

The MIAMI Association of Realtors and RWorld are merging to create the largest local Realtor association and MLS in the world.

Top 10 Brooklyn Listings: A Greenpoint Row House

Bay Ridge co-op, Prospect Lefferts Gardens row house, and Park Slope brownstone are the most popular listings this week.

fromThe Atlantic

The Rise of the House Manager

House managers handle various household tasks, allowing families to save time and manage their home more efficiently.

fromYoung and the Invested

7 Best Sites for Advertising Rental Property Listings [Free + Paid]

Advertising rental properties is essential for landlords to attract tenants and select the best candidates.

#luxury-real-estate

1 week ago

NYC real estate

NYC ultra-luxury market surges amid global unrest

fromLos Angeles Times

7 years ago

SF real estate

Hot Property Newsletter: Resolved to sell

Real estate

Luxury housing's resilience: Why the top of the market is moving on a different cycle

LA real estate

The Condo Queen: How a Miami Broker Closes $1B+ a Year

1 week ago

NYC ultra-luxury market surges amid global unrest

The luxury real estate market is undersupplied, with increased demand from wealthy individuals seeking hard assets amid stock market volatility.

fromLos Angeles Times

7 years ago

Hot Property Newsletter: Resolved to sell

Luxury properties remain on the market during winter holidays, including Mark Cuban's $19 million Laguna Beach oceanfront home and an Altadena estate listed at $2.995 million.

Luxury housing's resilience: Why the top of the market is moving on a different cycle

The luxury housing market is resilient, driven by high-net-worth buyers and long-term investment strategies, diverging from broader market trends.

The Condo Queen: How a Miami Broker Closes $1B+ a Year

Maile Aguila built a $1 billion annual condo sales business in Miami's Brickell district through 30 years of hard work, strategic partnerships, and specialization in luxury new development sales.

more#luxury-real-estate

fromNew York Post

1 week ago

Exclusive | Nearly a dozen condos in iconic Flatiron Building are now in contract - asking a combined $240M

Sales at Manhattan's Flatiron Building are strong, with 11 units under contract totaling $240.17 million.

AI can draft the checklist, agents still protect the outcome

AI cannot replace real estate agents due to the need for human insight and experience.

fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More

Can You Negotiate Closing Costs When Buying a Home?

Closing costs are fees required to complete a real estate transaction, typically ranging from 2% to 5% of the home's purchase price.

Compass takes 51% stake in Peerage Sotheby's parent

Compass International Holdings acquires 51% of a parent company owning Sotheby's International Realty franchises to restructure existing debt.

#manhattan-real-estate

West Village megamansion, Flatiron condo top Manhattan's luxury contracts

Manhattan's luxury market saw 31 homes signed for $4 million or more, including a $70 million townhouse and a $58.5 million condo.

fromRobb Report

Real estate

Manhattan's $10 Million Condos Are Flying Off the Market-Even as Sales Slow Elsewhere

Manhattan's luxury real estate market is thriving, particularly for homes priced above $10 million, despite overall market sluggishness.

West Village megamansion, Flatiron condo top Manhattan's luxury contracts

Manhattan's luxury market saw 31 homes signed for $4 million or more, including a $70 million townhouse and a $58.5 million condo.

fromRobb Report

more#manhattan-real-estate

Manhattan's $10 Million Condos Are Flying Off the Market-Even as Sales Slow Elsewhere

Manhattan's luxury real estate market is thriving, particularly for homes priced above $10 million, despite overall market sluggishness.

The GPS for equity: Building the industry's first true navigation infrastructure

The mortgage industry must shift focus from speed to helping borrowers navigate complex financial decisions.

fromEntrepreneur

Here's What's Blocking You From Getting the Best Housing Deals

Real estate innovation struggles with distribution, preventing new technologies from reaching consumers despite advancements in proptech.

6 days ago

HOA liens climb 8.6% in 2025 as Sun Belt pressure mounts

Homeowners associations filed 284,933 liens against U.S. homeowners in 2025, an 8.6% increase from the 262,446 filings in 2024, equivalent to one lien every 90 seconds.

Real estate

6 days ago

America's housing shortage stems from more than overregulation

America's housing shortage is a long-term issue, with permits significantly below historical averages and a homeowner vacancy rate at a record low.

2 months ago

Manhattan luxury market stable under Mamdani

I have not had a single person tell me that they're going to leave New York City, and I am transacting at a level that is significantly higher than before (Mamdani) was mayor, or before we knew he was going to become mayor, Elevated Team at Compass co-founder Zeve Salman told HousingWire. I have not felt a quantitative slowdown on what's going on in the market. It's been quite the opposite.

New York City

4 weeks ago

Insurance is having a growing impact on condo affordability

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac revised condo project approval requirements, enhancing affordability but eliminating limited reviews, impacting mortgage access for buyers.

2 months ago

Story Of Boston Condo Sale Broker Waiting For Spring Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

A frigid, slow Boston condo market creates a bleak brokerage atmosphere until an unexpected phone call suggests a possible early spring market pickup.

2 months ago

What Is The "health" Of A Boston Condo Association Mean? Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

A Boston condo association's health depends on financial stability, physical maintenance, operational transparency, sufficient reserves, low delinquency, clear records, and adequate insurance coverage.

fromNew York Post