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NoMad Stakes Its Claim as Manhattan’s Rising Luxury Address

Once known primarily as a commercial corridor, NoMad (North of Madison Square Park) has evolved dramatically into one of Manhattan’s premier luxury neighborhoods. This transformation is largely due to the influx of high-end residential and hospitality developments, attracting notable personalities like Jeff Bezos and Tom Brady and making NoMad a hot spot for diverse buyers ranging from first-time homeowners to international investors.

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Simple Steps To Help You Save for Your First Property.

Here’s a straightforward look at what it actually takes to start saving for your first home in New York City, where the real estate market is as competitive as it gets. If you’ve set a goal to buy your first home, it’s crucial to begin with a practical plan, and yes, the timing to start is now.

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New Year, New Home: How To Make It Happen in 2025

This is the time when a lot of people take a moment to reflect and set their goals for this year. And as you picture what you want your 2025 to look like, one thing that may pop into your mind is the vision of you in a new home. But how do you get there? And where do you start?

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Expert Quotes on the 2024 Housing Market Forecast

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home soon, you probably want to know what you can expect from the housing market in 2024. In 2023, higher mortgage rates, confusion over home price headlines, and a lack of homes for sale created some challenges for buyers and sellers looking to make a move. But what’s on the horizon for the new year?

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Why You Should Use a Real Estate Agent When You Buy a Home

If you’ve recently decided you’re ready to become a homeowner, chances are you’re trying to figure out what to do first. It can feel a bit overwhelming to know where to start, but the good news is you don’t have to navigate all of that alone.

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Homeowner Net Worth Has Skyrocketed

If you’re weighing your options to decide whether it makes more sense to rent or buy a home today, here’s one key data point that could help you feel more confident in making your decision.

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Awesome NYC August

Well, August sure got here fast! I hope you’re carving out time to enjoy the special summer events around the city before summer gets away from us. Here are suggestions for closing out the summer New York city style!

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Homebuyers Are Getting Used to the New Normal

Before you decide to sell your house, it’s important to know what you can expect in the current housing market. One positive trend right now is homebuyers are adapting to today’s mortgage rates and getting used to them as the new normal.

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NYC Fourth of July

There's no place like New York City to celebrate America's Independence Day! The city buzzes with energy, and excitement is in the air!

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Why the Median Home Price Is Meaningless in Today’s Market

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) will release its latest Existing Home Sales (EHS) report later this week. This monthly report provides information on the sales volume and price trend for previously owned homes. In the upcoming release, it’ll likely say home prices are down.

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Why Buying a Vacation Home Beats Renting One This Summer

For many of us, visiting the same vacation spot every year is a summer tradition that’s fun, relaxing, and restful. If that sounds like you, now’s the time to think about your plans and determine if buying a vacation home this year makes more sense than renting one again.

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