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Keller Williams x Zillow Preview: Coming Soon Listings Hit NYC Market

March 21, 2026 · 7 min read

Keller Williams x Zillow Preview: Coming Soon Listings Hit NYC

How KW agents can now market properties on Zillow before they hit the MLS

Keller Williams and Zillow launch Preview, giving KW agents pre-market listing exposure on Zillow and Trulia starting April 2026. Here is what NYC buyers and sellers need to know.

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Long Island City Real Estate: The Complete 2026 Guide Neighborhood Guide

March 2026 · 9 min read

Long Island City Real Estate: The Complete 2026 Guide

LIC median sale price: $969K, up 2.8% YoY with 112-day DOM. Queens' top luxury market with Manhattan under 15 minutes by subway.

NYC Real Estate Market Report 2026: Data & Insights Market Analysis

March 2026 · 11 min read

NYC Real Estate Market Report 2026: Data & Insights

NYC 2026 market: Manhattan $1.2M median (up 7.1%), Bronx $730K (up 16.8%), Queens $735K (up 7.3%). Full borough-by-borough data inside.

2–4 Unit Multi-Family Investing in NYC: Complete Guide Investing

February 2026 · 10 min read

2–4 Unit Multi-Family Investing in NYC: Complete Guide

A 2-4 unit building in the Bronx or Queens can generate positive cash flow while you live in one unit. Here's how in 2026.

The Complete Guide to Queens Real Estate: 2026 Edition Borough Guide

February 2026 · 10 min read

The Complete Guide to Queens Real Estate: 2026 Edition

Queens median home prices rose 7.3% to $735K in 2026. From LIC highrises to Bayside single-families, here is your data-driven guide.

NYC Cooling Law: Landlords Must Provide AC to Tenants Regulatory

January 29, 2026 · 6 min read

NYC Cooling Law: Landlords Must Provide AC to Tenants

NYC landlords must provide AC to any tenant who requests it. Int 994-A makes cooling a legal right by 2030. Complete compliance guide.

NYC Landlords Must Disclose Rent-Stabilized Units Regulatory

January 29, 2026 · 5 min read

NYC Landlords Must Disclose Rent-Stabilized Units

NYC landlords must now post notices disclosing rent-stabilized units in their buildings. What landlords, brokers, and tenants need to know.

NYC Real Estate: Q4 2025 Recap Market

January 5, 2026 · 6 min read

NYC Real Estate: Q4 2025 Recap

A comprehensive look at how the NYC real estate market performed in Q4 2025 and key trends to watch in the new year.

FARE Act: 6-Month Impact Report Regulatory

December 15, 2025 · 5 min read

FARE Act: 6-Month Impact Report

Six months after the FARE Act took effect, the NYC rental market has seen significant shifts in how broker fees are handled and who pays them.

NYS Warning: AI-Generated Listings Alert

November 20, 2025 · 4 min read

NYS Warning: AI-Generated Listings

The New York Department of State has issued a consumer alert warning homebuyers about AI-generated fake listings. Here's how to protect yourself.

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NYC Closing Costs: Co-op vs Condo vs New Development (2026) Guide

March 2026 · 10 min read

NYC Closing Costs: Co-op vs Condo vs New Development (2026)

NYC closing costs range from 2% for co-ops to 6%+ for new developments. On a $1M purchase, that's $20K to $60K+.

How to Sell Your NYC Home in 45 Days or Less Seller Guide

March 2026 · 8 min read

How to Sell Your NYC Home in 45 Days or Less

Average DOM in NYC ranges from 49 days (Park Slope) to 122 days (Chelsea). Here is the pricing and staging strategy to sell in 45 days.

Strategic Pricing & CMA: Maximizing Your NYC Sale Seller Guide

March 2026 · 8 min read

Strategic Pricing & CMA: Maximizing Your NYC Sale

NYC homes priced correctly sell in 60-90 days. Overpriced listings sit 120+ days and sell for less. A good CMA is your most powerful pricing tool.

Jackson Heights: Historic Architecture & Real Estate Value Neighborhood Guide

March 2026 · 8 min read

Jackson Heights: Historic Architecture & Real Estate Value

Jackson Heights median sale price: $481K with 1920s courtyard co-ops, garden apartments, and Tudor-style architecture. Top Queens value.

Astoria Waterfront: New Development & Market Update 2026 Neighborhood Guide

March 2026 · 9 min read

Astoria Waterfront: New Development & Market Update 2026

Astoria median hit $1.06M in January 2026, up 39% YoY. New waterfront development and N/W train access are driving the surge.

Hamilton Heights Brownstones: Buying Guide 2026 Neighborhood

March 2026 · 8 min read

Hamilton Heights Brownstones: Buying Guide 2026

Hamilton Heights median sale price: $873K with 77-day average DOM. Landmark brownstones, Columbia proximity, and one of Manhattan's last remaining values.

Selling a Co-op in Riverdale: What Fieldston & Spuyten Duyvil Sellers Need to Know in 2026 Guide

March 20, 2026 · 8 min read

Selling a Co-op in Riverdale: What Fieldston & Spuyten Duyvil Sellers Need to Know in 2026

Riverdale co-op sellers face flip taxes up to 10%, board transfer rules, and a market with 121 median days on market. Here is what to prepare for.

HDFC Co-ops: Complete 2026 Guide Guide

March 11, 2026 · 8 min read

HDFC Co-ops: Complete 2026 Guide

HDFC co-ops offer affordable homeownership in NYC, but come with unique rules. Here's your complete guide.

Washington Heights: 2026 Neighborhood Guide Neighborhood

March 11, 2026 · 7 min read

Washington Heights: 2026 Neighborhood Guide

Washington Heights offers affordability, character, and convenience in upper Manhattan. Here's your insider guide.

NYC Mansion Tax Explained: Complete 2026 Guide Taxes & Costs

March 2026 · 8 min read

NYC Mansion Tax Explained: Complete 2026 Guide

The NYC mansion tax ranges from 1% to 3.9% on sales over $1M. With Manhattan's median at $1.2M, most buyers pay it. Full breakdown inside.

Renting vs. Buying in NYC 2026: The Math That Matters Market Analysis

March 2026 · 9 min read

Renting vs. Buying in NYC 2026: The Math That Matters

Manhattan 1BR rents hit $4,550/mo while home prices range $688K to $1.2M by borough. The rent-vs-buy math varies wildly. Here is the data.

Pre-Approval Strategy & Budgeting for NYC Homebuyers Buyer Guide

March 2026 · 8 min read

Pre-Approval Strategy & Budgeting for NYC Homebuyers

Pre-approval gives you a 20-30% edge in NYC bidding wars. Here's what lenders need and how to set your budget ceiling.

Real-Time Market Reports: 5 Borough Price Tracking Market Analysis

March 2026 · 10 min read

Real-Time Market Reports: 5 Borough Price Tracking

NYC 5-borough tracker: Manhattan $1.2M, Brooklyn $973K, Queens $735K, Bronx $730K, Staten Island $688K. January 2026 data.

How to Win a Bidding War in NYC (Without Overpaying) Buyer Guide

February 2026 · 8 min read

How to Win a Bidding War in NYC (Without Overpaying)

Park Slope homes sell in 49 days, Williamsburg in 64. Here is a tactical playbook for winning competitive bids without overpaying.

Bronx Real Estate: Why Smart Buyers Are Looking North Borough Guide

February 2026 · 9 min read

Bronx Real Estate: Why Smart Buyers Are Looking North

Bronx median prices rose 16.8% YoY to $730K. Riverdale, Mott Haven, and Parkchester offer the best value in NYC.

NYC Renter's Rights 2026: Broker Fee Law & Updates Regulatory

February 2026 · 8 min read

NYC Renter's Rights 2026: Broker Fee Law & Updates

From the FARE Act to broker fee changes, 2026 brought major shifts for NYC renters. Here's your complete guide to renter protections, rights, and how to enforce them.

FARE Act Explained: Who Pays Broker Fees in NYC Now? Regulatory

February 2026 · 7 min read

FARE Act Explained: Who Pays Broker Fees in NYC Now?

The FARE Act requires the party who hires the broker to pay the fee. For most NYC rentals, that means the landlord now pays.

7 Mistakes First-Time NYC Buyers Make Tips

October 10, 2025 · 5 min read

7 Mistakes First-Time NYC Buyers Make

After helping hundreds of first-time buyers, I've seen the same mistakes repeatedly. Here's how to avoid them.

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