The Dirty Not-So-Little Secret Of The Entire Issue
A weekend topic starting with the New York Post. "New York has 20 of the 100 priciest ZIP codes in the nation, but for the first time the city doesn’t have a single one in the Top 10. The biggest…
Markets That Previously Commanded Expensive Rents Are Now Thick With Supply
A report from the San Francisco Business Times in California. "An iridescent San Francisco luxury apartment tower stretching 42-stories toward the sky has been welcoming residents over the past year, but a subcontractor involved in making the project a reality…
One Morning, You Wake Up And It’s All Gone
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "Retired NBA star Deron Williams, formerly of the Brooklyn Nets, has finally sold his Tribeca penthouse at 35 North Moore St. for less than half its original asking price." "Condo inventory was…
As Rents Plummet, We Are Reminded That PR Talks But Money Walks
A report from Bloomberg on New York. "In pricey Manhattan, having a roommate or two is a traditional rite of passage. Now, as the city empties out and rents plummet, even recent college graduates are finding they can afford to…
Frothy Predictions Could Be Glossing Over Pending Financial Stress
A press release from Redfin. "The U.S. housing market has been on fire this year. But the condo market has missed out on much of the gains. 'Before the pandemic, it was challenging to find a condo in Seattle for…
For The Time Being, The Premium Is Not Being Realized
A report from the Boston Globe in Massachusetts. "Greater Boston Association of Realtors noted that within the City of Boston, which accounts for about one-third of the region’s condo market, sales were up just 1 percent and the median price…
Why Does Every Downturn Feel Like The First Time?
A report from the Orange County Register. "Skipped mortgage payments across California are jumping to levels not seen since the mortgage mess surrounding the Great Recession. Let’s start with a few numbers from mortgage tracker CoreLogic and its measure of…
Sellers Are Adjusting Their Expectations, And Price Reductions Are Becoming More Common
A report from the Real Deal on New York. "Ladder Capital intends to foreclose on four Harlem rental properties owned by Isaac Kassirer’s Emerald Equity, after the firm defaulted on a $32 million loan. In April, Isaac Kassirer extended the…
Real Estate Stopped Being An Investment Opportunity A Long Time Ago
A weekend topic starting with Real Estate Weekly. "For a fourth straight month the number of vacant apartments in New York City increased, according to a survey of the members of the Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP). 'This is a…
The Only Thing In Dispute Is By How Much House Prices Will Be Going Down
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "Laura Loyd, a single mother of four had been laid off from her job at a resort in nearby Branson when tourism froze up from coronavirus. Tony LaGrand, who was the landlord…