Survey: Nearly two-thirds of millennials regret buying new home
Getting a house around the tri-state area is getting harder and harder for some buyers, with inventory low and prices soaring. Some new homeowners are even starting to regret their decision.
'Darth Vader House' hits Houston market, on sale for $4.3 million
You don’t know the power of the dark side! But for $4.3 million, you most likely will as one massive Houston home just hit the market.
Facing huge rent hike, Neir's Tavern in Queens to close after 190-year run
Neir's Tavern is known as "the most famous bar you've never heard of." It has been a staple in the neighborhood but will close its doors for good on Sunday.
‘Historically’ high lumber prices adding more than $35K on average to new home price tag
While many businesses have slowed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the home-building industry has seen a boom — but it could be at risk due to a lumber shortage that has triggered skyrocketing prices for the material.
Federal judge throws out national eviction moratorium, DOJ appeals
The Department of Justice is fighting to keep a national eviction moratorium in place after a federal judge invalidated the measure that aids financially strapped tenants during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Long Island man goes 20 years without paying mortgage, evading evictions
A man has been avoiding eviction from his Long Island home for more than two decades after making only one mortgage payment and repeatedly battling banks and realtors in court, according to court documents.
Lumber prices skyrocket during the pandemic
Home prices have skyrocketed throughout the pandemic, but so has the cost of the materials needed to build and improve them.
'Warehousing': Why New York City landlords don't list all their empty apartments
UrbanDigs reports landlords have now shelved 50% of Manhattan's unrented apartments. The real estate world refers to this as "warehousing."
Homes selling faster than ever even as prices rise to all-time highs
About 59% of homes that went under contract had an accepted offer within two weeks of hitting the market.
Long Island homeowners brace for flood insurance hikes
Sen. Chuck Schumer has objected to a FEMA plan to revise federal flood insurance rates. Some Long Island homeowners say they are worried they could face huge hikes in their insurance rates.
JetBlue may move headquarters from New York
JetBlue Airways was founded in Queens more than two decades ago. But due to the shift to working from home, the airline is considering rethinking its real estate needs.
Billionaires' Row closing might suggest NYC luxury rebound
A luxury home in the same New York City skyscraper where America’s most expensive home was purchased has sold on Billionaire's Row.
NYC apartment hunting through TikTok
Real estate broker Alexander Zahkarin, who has more than 78,000 followers on TikTok, says the platform is a great way to showcase his listings.
Cooped-up renters search market for amenities
Apartment hunters are looking for deals on rentals with lots of amenities.
Renters want amenities
People looking for a new place to live in the New York area really want amenities. And landlords are giving them what they want. A pair of buildings in New Jersey offers a movie theater, a bowling center, a swimming pool, and more.
NY commercial real estate market battered by COVID-19
Between empty storefronts, office buildings and businesses hanging on by a thread, New York City's commercial real estate market has been left reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Jersey attracts NYC renters seeking space and urban living
New Jersey's urban communities are drawing renters fleeing New York City. These younger professionals are attracted by more affordable rents on spacious apartments with a lot of amenities while still being part of an urban lifestyle.
Generous incentives, hope for pandemic's end help fuel NYC lease signings
Landlord concessions, historically low rents, and the coming of a vaccine have resulted in months of records for new-lease signings in this city.
3D printed house for sale on Long Island
A 3D printed house on Long Island is on the market.
Historic rent drops continue across NYC
According to experts, it will be 3-5 years until rents in some parts of New York City return to their pre-pandemic averages.