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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
According to experts, it will be 3-5 years until rents in some parts of New York City return to their pre-pandemic averages.
NYC residential rents will take years to rebound, experts say
Average December 2020 rent costs fell 16% in Manhattan, nearly 14% in Brooklyn, and more than 6% in Queens compared to December 2019.
Average December 2020 rent costs fell 16% in Manhattan, nearly 14% in Brooklyn, and more than 6% in Queens compared to December 2019.
Residents of Trump Plaza condominium in South Florida move to change building's name
The residents of a South Florida condo complex want former President Donald Trump's name officially removed from their home following the siege at the U.S. Capitol earlier this month.
The residents of a South Florida condo complex want former President Donald Trump's name officially removed from their home following the siege at the U.S. Capitol earlier this month.
Despite pandemic eviction bans, people are still losing their homes
The California eviction moratorium currently expires on January 31. Some people are losing housing despite the moratorium, and others who can't pay are harassed by landlords.
The California eviction moratorium currently expires on January 31. Some people are losing housing despite the moratorium, and others who can't pay are harassed by landlords.
NYC COVID testing sites may soon expand into empty commercial real estate
The Real Estate Board of New York is planning to put some of that empty space to good use by placing rapid testing sites in vacant buildings.
The Real Estate Board of New York is planning to put some of that empty space to good use by placing rapid testing sites in vacant buildings.
Bill Gates becomes top US farmland owner
Microsoft founder Bill Gates is now the owner of the most farmland in the United States, according to Land Report.
Microsoft founder Bill Gates is now the owner of the most farmland in the United States, according to Land Report.