State lifts ban on property showings
The State has lifted the ban on residential and commercial property showings, declaring certain real estate functions as “essential” during the coronavirus crisis. “Our industry
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Broker fee ban has already raised rents, but tenants still win
When The New York Department of State unexpectedly banned the collecting of landlord broker fees from renters earlier this month, the industry predicted – correctly
Market Madness: ‘Schizophrenic’ sales sector sending agents into a tizzy
By Sabina MollotIn the midst of a market in which brokers are facing declining interest from foreign investors, sales are being snarled by new taxes
Broker confidence dips as leasing worries mount
The Real Estate Board of New York’s (REBNY) Real Estate Broker Confidence Index for the first quarter of 2018 was 5.78 out of 10, a
Realtor.com to launch New York-centric listing feature
As more prospective home buyers turn to the Internet for their shopping needs, the world of digital listings is heating up, with some brokerages racing
In search of happiness, Ferrara finds her professional calling
Divorce and moving house, two of life’s biggest stresses, cleared the clouds when it came to Angela Ferrara pursuing a real estate career. While studying
WHO’S NEWS: Elliman brings on Germany Sears, Ramos joins Sotheby’s
Douglas Elliman Real Estate announced that The Germany Sears Team has joined the firm. Susan Sears and Gerald Germany, along with their team, will be
NET GAINS: Soccer knowledge pays off for brokers during World Cup
Football, fύtbol or footy, the Beautiful Game or the World’s Game; it doesn’t matter how you talk about it, as long as you talk about
Compass acquires boutique Florida brokerage
Compass announced it has acquired ICS Realty, a boutique brokerage in Aventura, Fla. on the heels of a recent $450 million investment by the Softbank
Done Deals: Unique selling style
It’s not easy being unique — just ask Citi Habitats agents Jed and Lindsay Wilder. They were tapped to sell an LIC penthouse that the