Storm-resilient Queens oceanfront development moves forward

A $1 billion oceanfront development in Queens — touted as energy-efficient and storm-resilient — will include shops, apartments, community centers, and a nature preserve.

NY real estate: Sellers remain in driving seat

Navigating the real estate market throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for buyers. Falling inventory and rising interest rates mean that it is a seller's market.

'Scarface' mansion hits market for $40M

The mansion, known as El Fureidis, is located in Montecito, California, and is best known for its appearance in the 1983 film Scarface.

Historic Manhattan mansion sells for $26 million

An opulent and historic townhouse just sold for a huge chunk of change, setting a record for the Upper West Side. The six-story 10,000-square-foot mansion has six bedrooms, seven full baths, landscaped garden with a fountain, and a roof deck overlooking Central Park.

First-time homebuyer? Real estate experts offer advice in crazy market

How can first-time homebuyers navigate the homebuying process without becoming burned out, deflated or giving up altogether? Real estate experts weigh in.

Will renters see relief, lower rent payments in 2022? Experts weigh in

Could renters see some relief in the coming months amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic? Will prices finally come down? Experts explain.

NYC rents continue to rise

StreetEasy reports that the median rent in Manhattan is $3,700, just over $2,700 in Brooklyn, and about $2,300 in Queens — all double-digit increases when compared to this same period last year.

Relentless rise in rents across the U.S.

The median rent price across the U.S. has risen by more than 19% over a year ago to reach $1,789. But some cities, particularly in the Sunbelt region, are seeing much higher spikes.

Will real estate housing market crash or cool off in 2022? Experts give their 2 cents

During 2020 and 2021, the housing market sizzled across the nation, with annual existing-home sales hitting their highest mark since 2006. But, what can we expect in 2022?

Rents reach 'insane' levels across the country with no end in sight

From December 2020 to December 2021, the median rent in Tampa spiked more than 25%. Meanwhile, Miami became the least affordable housing market in the country with a whopping 49.8% increase.

Affordable housing plan dropped from NY state budget

After opposition, Gov. Hochul has backed off a plan to allow single-family homeowners to turn parts of their residences into apartments, to create more affordable housing.

Gov. Hochul's single-family home proposal draws criticism, opposition

A provision in the state budget would allow single-family homes to be turned into apartments, to make affordable housing more accessible.

NYC rental prices up, availability drops

Apartments across the city are renting for an average of $2,700, up over 8 percent from 2020.

Long Island housing market stays red-hot

The median sales price for a Long Island home in December was $645K in Nassau and $525K in Suffolk County.

New York's pandemic-era eviction moratorium expires

Advocates and landlords don’t expect a flood of evictions right away, as the state still provides some eviction protection, but advocates say the state is setting the ground for a homelessness crisis.

Ryan Serhant on timing the real estate market
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Real estate agent Ryan Serhant from the Bravo show 'Million Dollar Listing New York' talks about trying to time the market to buy at the best price.

New York to reopen rent aid applications, halted since Nov.

The state stopped accepting rental assistance applications in November. New Yorkers who apply for rental aid are protected from eviction while the state reviews their applications.

Real estate firm sues NYC over workplace vaccine mandate

A lawsuit has been filed in federal court challenging New York City’s sweeping mandate requiring nearly all private-sector businesses to ban unvaccinated employees from the workplace.