A weekend topic starting with Crain's New York Business. "The alleged masterminds behind a $4 billion international fraud, the investigation of which revealed how easily illicit money from around the world can find its way into major New York City…
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "A Realtor economist said Friday, Nov. 2, not to believe those 'scary headlines' about 'plunging' home sales and stock prices. Pushing back against claims of a housing market bubble, Lawrence Yun, chief…
A report from the Houston Chronicle in Texas. "Even as mortgage rates climb in the coming years, they are likely to remain historically low. But that won’t matter to many homeowners who might be considering buying new digs. 'If you…
A report from Mansion Global on New York. "Luxury home sellers in Manhattan are dishing out major discounts to get the deal done. They signed contracts for 21 homes priced at $4 million or more in the week ending Sunday,…
A report from the Post Independent in Colorado. "Garfield County stands as a bright spot in the Colorado real estate market, which is dipping across the state, but the strong sales numbers may not last long. Garfield County real estate…
A report from Multi-Housing Pro on Colorado. "Average rents in Denver fell by $19 per month in the third quarter of 2018, continuing a three-year trend in rent decreases during the third quarter, according to the Denver Metro Area Apartment…
A report from Bloomberg on New York. "If you want a discount on a Manhattan apartment, you’re in luck. You’ll find them in every neighborhood, with some of the deepest reductions in the priciest areas. 'There is a wave of…
A report from Mansion Global on New York. "Another week of lackluster dealmaking in Manhattan’s luxury market halted what was becoming a stronger October. Charts from UrbanDigs show real estate deals sunk in September to the lowest level in at…
A report from the Daily Mail on New York. "Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel have reportedly slashed the price of their New York penthouse once again. After initially it putting up for sale for $7.995 million, the A-list couple are…
A report from Bisnow. "Experts have been estimating the likelihood of a commercial real estate bubble for years now. As recently as a year ago, experts in sectors like multifamily denied that bubble-like conditions existed, or at least downplayed the…