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Co-op and Condo Values to Rise 7.3% in Coming Fiscal Year
January 20, 2025
High interest rates and lack of listings will slow sales and boost values.
Mortgage Rates Rise Near 7% on Eve of Second Trump Term
January 13, 2025
Buyers and sellers are beginning to accept that rates will not be coming down anytime soon.
Sales of Co-ops and Luxury Condos Expected to Rebound in 2025
January 03, 2025
Lower price tags make co-ops attractive, provided they have the right amenities.
Sales of "Trophy" Condos End Year With a Resounding Boom
December 30, 2024
While the overall co-op and condo market struggled, the high end flourished.
City's Co-ops and Condos Shiver in Face of Second Trump Term
December 23, 2024
"Even our uncertainty is uncertain," says a veteran real estate appraiser.
Despite Interest Rate Cuts, Mortgage Rates Are Rising
November 15, 2024
Even as interest rates have fallen, mortgage rates have gone up. Here's why.
Co-ops Make a Comeback as Affordable Condo Options Dwindle
November 01, 2024
Co-op boards are showing flexibility on financial requirements to get deals done.
When Selling a Co-op or Condo, Make Sure the Price Is Right
October 18, 2024
A Forbes analysis reveals that proper pricing leads to a quick sale close to the asking price.
Mortgage Buyers Reenter the Co-op and Condo Market
October 11, 2024
Cash sales of co-ops and condos in New York City have dropped to the lowest share in nearly two years.
Co-op Boards' Arbitrary Price Floors Can Damage Apartment Values
September 27, 2024
A co-op board loses a lawsuit after rejecting a purchase price as too low.
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