Join Noah and John from UrbanDigs as they chat with luxury real estate broker Wendy Maitland, founder and owner of Atelier by Wendy Maitland. With over 22 years of experience in the New York City market, Wendy shares her expert insights on the current state of the market, the dynamics of buyer and seller behavior, and the evolution of the real estate industry. Wendy discusses the challenges and opportunities in the luxury sector, the importance of adaptability and trust, and why new agents shoul...
Jul 18, 2024•27 min
Join Noah and John from UrbanDigs as they host a live webinar to dive into the complexities of the NYC commercial real estate markets with James Nelson, a leading expert and top producer from Avison Young. With extensive experience and deep knowledge of New York City's real estate landscape, James shares valuable insights on the current state of the market, investment strategies, and the potential for converting office spaces to residential properties. This episode provides a comprehensive overv...
Jul 11, 2024•49 min
Today, Noah and John from UrbanDigs sit down with The Agency's Joan Kagan to discuss the current Manhattan real estate market. With 16 years of experience and a team of five, Joan is a seasoned professional who shares her unfiltered insights on market trends, the impact of interest rates, and strategies for both buyers and sellers in today's fluctuating market. Joan discusses the importance of adaptability, the role of family support in home buying, and the emotional resilience required for succ...
Jun 24, 2024•21 min
Today, Noah and John from UrbanDigs sit down to discuss the current state of the Manhattan real estate market with Brian Morgan, founder of the Morgan Manhattan team at Corcoran. With nearly 20 years of experience, Brian offers valuable insights into market trends, the impact of interest rates, and the mindset of both buyers and sellers in a fluctuating market. Brian drops strategies for navigating the buyer's market, talks about the importance of staying positive, and explains how to leverage d...
Jun 08, 2024•22 min
Today, Noah and John from UrbanDigs explore the state of the Manhattan real estate market with Stefani Berkin, President of R New York and real estate broker. Stefani leans on her extensive experience and leadership at R (over 800 agents!) to share valuable insights on current market conditions, the importance of staging, pricing strategies, and the evolving role of buyer's agents. In yet another insightful episode, she discusses the art of building trust with clients, navigating challenging con...
May 21, 2024•25 min
Today, Noah and John from UrbanDigs dive into the intricacies of the mortgage market with superstar lender Melissa Cohn, Regional Vice President at William Raveis Mortgage. Melissa is an industry legend, and she shares her expert insights on the current state of mortgage rates following recent Federal Reserve actions, the nuances of fixed versus adjustable rates, and the impact of mortgage banking on consumers. Whether you're a home buyer, a real estate professional, or just a finance enthusiast...
May 09, 2024•19 min
In this episode of Talking Manhattan, Noah and John welcome Anna Kahn from Brown Harris Stevens. With over 28 years in the industry, Anna shares her invaluable insights on the current state of the market, including thoughts on the surprising effects of interest rates and the art of closing deals in a competitive environment. She also provides practical advice for preparing listings and emphasizes the primary importance of listening in client consultations. Anna's got what it takes to thrive in N...
Apr 25, 2024•24 min
In this episode of Talking Manhattan, Noah Rosenblatt goes one-on-one with Lisa Chajet, a top producer from Coldwell Banker Warburg. They dive into the current state of the Manhattan real estate market, focusing on key insights for buyers, sellers, and agents. Lisa shares her expert perspective on the impact of pricing strategies, the importance of staging properties for sale, and navigating the complexities of the market amidst fluctuating interest rates and buyer preferences. With over 20 year...
Apr 11, 2024•21 min
In this episode of Talking Manhattan, Noah and John welcome James McGrath, co-founder and broker at Yoreevo, to discuss recent trends in the Manhattan, Brooklyn, and New York City real estate markets. James talks about an unexpected surge in market activity during February, attributing it partly to a slight decrease in mortgage rates which reinvigorated buyer interest. The conversation also touches on the affordability challenges, particularly with co-ops, leading to a noticeable shift of buyers...
Apr 04, 2024•20 min
Today, Noah and John sit down with Ari Harkov, seasoned NYC expert and co-founder of the powerhouse Harkov Lewis team at Brown Harris Stevens. Ari shares his observations on Manhattan and Brooklyn and provides an in-depth analysis of current market dynamics. He discusses the complexities and variabilities of the market, touching on topics like the impact of interest rates, seasonality in buying and selling patterns, and the nuanced behavior of different submarkets. Ari's insights shed light on t...
Mar 05, 2024•28 min
Today on Talking Manhattan, Noah and John sit down with Trove founder and Compass powerhouse Ian Slater. Ian is another member of the $1B+ club, and his wealth of experience is on display here. He discusses the Manhattan real estate markets as they transition into 2024 and, hopefully, a nascent recovery. Ian shares his unique perspective, having experienced his best year in 2023 against a backdrop of varied market conditions. He addresses the challenge of low inventory, the impact of interest ra...
Feb 08, 2024•22 min
Got a good one today on Talking Manhattan! Noah and John sit down with Nicole Gary, Founder of the Nicole Gary Team at Keller Williams NYC, to discuss the market at the start of 2024. Nicole is no stranger to the NYC markets. She's one of the hardest-working brokers out there, and with operations in Miami, she can speak to what's happening outside our bubble. Nicole talks about the recent increase in market activity, especially in luxury properties, with a notable contract in Manhattan Central P...
Jan 30, 2024•23 min
Got a good one today on Talking Manhattan! Noah and John sit down with special guest Ryan Tomasello, Managing Director at KBW, to delve into the transformative changes coming to the real estate industry with a particular focus on new commission structures and the implications of lawsuits against NAR and other major brokerages. We discuss the impact on agents and consumers with potentially more transparent and lower commission rates and the evolution of market structures with increased competitio...
Dec 12, 2023•28 min
Today on Talking Manhattan, Noah and John sit down with special guest Raphael De Niro, founder of the uber-productive De Niro Team at Douglas Elliman. With decades of experience, not to mention billions of dollars of sales to his credit, Raphael dives into the dynamic world of Manhattan real estate, discussing trends, market shifts, and even the future of housing in New York City. From the impact of renovations on property values to the intriguing trends in the luxury market, this episode has so...
Dec 05, 2023•24 min
Today, Noah and John are joined by industry legend Steven James. Steven is the President and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New York Properties and has been in the trenches for over four decades. From good markets to bad markets, smooth deals to rocky deals, Steven has seen it and lived it. Today, he examines the key challenges and shifts in the 2023 real estate market and addresses changing buyer behaviors, pricing adjustments, and the new landscape agents must navigate. We also dive in...
Nov 21, 2023•27 min
Sean McPeak, founder of the Empire Collective at Serhant, sits down with Noah Rosenblatt and John Walkup to talk markets today. Sean's first market was in 2009, so in 2023, with buyside and sellside activity below typical seasonal levels, his experiences and lessons learned are super relevant. All in all, with an engaging mix of insights and real-world wisdom, Sean offers a grounded perspective on navigating Manhattan's complex real estate environment. Something for everyone here! Highlights: 01...
Oct 31, 2023•16 min
John Dugan, one of the top producers at Elegran | Forbes Global Properties and founder of the Home Team, sits down with Noah Rosenblatt and John Walkup of UrbanDigs to talk about the markets as they are (and as they aren't) today. John posts huge numbers in sales and rentals and can speak to all sides of the market. Moreover, his background serving as a Marine and working in a Michelin-starred restaurant taught him the power of training the mind. Good stuff! Highlights: 02:33 - It's a cash buyer...
Oct 16, 2023•23 min
Seth Levin, one of the perennial top producers at Keller Williams NYC and co-founder of the eponymous LevinKong Team, sits down with Noah Rosenblatt and John Walkup of UrbanDigs to talk about the markets as they are today. Seth brings over 20 years of experience to the table and shares his thoughts on the bipolar nature of today's market, what's winning (and what's not), as well as insights into discounts, why he's always moving forward, and advice for new agents. Good stuff! Highlights: 00:37 -...
Oct 04, 2023•26 min
Today, Noah and John are joined by Julianne Bond, the Sotheby's powerhouse. With over $1B in sales, Julianne has traded every kind of market, and she leans on that experience to break down the current market: the good, the bad, and the ugly. As usual, there are great nuggets, including how unrenovated units are getting punished, how buyer preferences are changing, and how to get through to stubborn sellers. Good stuff ahead! Highlights: 0:41 - The challenges of today's market, especially for unr...
Sep 20, 2023•21 min
Today, Frederick Warburg Peters, the President of Coldwell Banker Warburg, sits down to join Noah Rosenblatt and John Walkup of UrbanDigs to talk about NYC's residential real estate markets as they are today in the summer of 2023. Fred is a legend, and in this wide-ranging conversation, he touches on, among other things, what's happening right now, challenges for market participants, working strategies, and why AI needs a human touch. Great stuff on everything from today's market to growing your...
Aug 03, 2023•37 min
Ben Blumenthal, the founder and principal broker at Noah & Co. and a specialist in Midtown Manhattan office space, sits down with Noah Rosenblatt and John Walkup of UrbanDigs to talk about the NYC office sector. Ben shares his thoughts on the current state of the office market in the city, the ability of landlords to manage change, the impact of remote work, cap rates, and much more. Ben knows the nuances and intricacies of this market very well, and it shows. A must-watch/listen for NYC rea...
Jul 25, 2023•22 min
Real estate attorney superstars Pierre Debbas and Jonathan Helfer of Romer Debbas, LLP sit down with Noah Rosenblatt and John Walkup of UrbanDigs to talk about the NYC real estate market today. Pierre and Jonathan see a tremendous amount of deal flow ranging from plain vanilla coops to ultra-luxury condos, so they have real-time insight into the state of the market, negotiability, and concessions, as was as what's motivating buyers, sellers, and developers these days. They are two of the best! H...
May 07, 2023•17 min
Commercial Hall of Famer Bob Knakal, the Senior Managing Director and Head of New York Private Capital Group at JLL, sits down with Noah Rosenblatt and John Walkup of UrbanDigs to talk NYC real estate. In a wide-ranging conversation, Bob shares his thoughts on the current commercial real estate market(s) in New York City, land values, cap rates, the importance of finding your specialty, the value of hard work, why offices foster learning, and much more. Bob's a living legend which makes this a m...
May 02, 2023•22 min
Today, on a very special episode of Talking Manhattan, Noah and John sit down with Bruce Martin of Still Lake Capital for a dive into today's macroeconomic environment. Bruce is an investor with deep experience in both credit and equities, so with the Fed signaling higher rates on the way and a growing disconnect between the bond and stock markets, he is the perfect guest to help connect the dots back to NYC real estate. Join us for an engaging and highly relevant conversation! Highlights: 0:53 ...
Mar 09, 2023•26 min
Today, Noah and John sit down with Nicole Beauchamp of Engel & Völkers to talk about what's happening in the market today. As pretty much everyone knows, Nicole is a widely respected, established veteran who is super connected to the NYC and global markets, so she knows a thing or two about changing markets and difficult conditions. Nicole talks about the value of data in times like these, what social media conversations to have and with who, and how to plant the seeds of growth for 2023 and...
Dec 08, 2022•22 min
Today, Noah and John sit down with the co-CEOs of REAL New York, Louis Adler and Robert Rahmanian, to talk rentals. Louis and Robert see quite a bit from their positions, and in a wide-ranging talk, they discuss what's happening in the rental markets today, where it could go from here if people are coming back from FL/TX, interest rates, cap rates, strategies for brokers, renters, and landlords, and why it's a kick-the-can market. Good stuff, as always. Louis' page at REAL New York: https://www....
Nov 10, 2022•18 min
Today, the veteran Manhattan superstar from Sotheby's, Mara Flash Blum, sits down with Noah and John from UrbanDigs to talk about today's market and what she's seeing from the front lines. Mara has traded every kind of market, and she leans on that experience to break down the current market shift. As usual, there are talking points galore, including how this is a buyer-beware market, what are 'tweeners' and how to reach them, how to survive the quiet period, and of course, strategies to expedit...
Oct 27, 2022•25 min
Today, Ari Harkov, Brown Harris Stevens megastar and leader of the Harkov Lewis Team, sits down with Noah Rosenblatt and John Walkup of UrbanDigs to talk about what's up with the market today. As usual, we get down to brass tacks quickly: What are buyers and sellers thinking? What's moving? How's the rental market? Any investment plays? What strategies are working today? As we've said before, Ari is an expert's expert, so this one is filled to the brim with quality. Tune in today! Highlights: 0:...
Oct 13, 2022•22 min
Today, Richard Haggerty, the CEO of the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors (HGAR), sits down with Noah Rosenblatt and John Walkup of UrbanDigs to talk about the broader New York Metropolitan area market. HGAR is one of the largest Realtor associations in the country, and its MLS (OneKey) has over 45,000 members, so Richard has a very robust view of not only the overall landscape but the nitty gritty as well. In this episode, Richard talks about what's going on in the suburbs and how the play...
Aug 12, 2022•18 min
Gary Malin, Corcoran's renowned chief operating officer, sits down with Noah Rosenblatt and John Walkup of UrbanDigs to talk about the rental market. Quite simply, if it's in the rental universe, Gary is the man. Tune in to learn about the overall market, the rising vacancy rate, current concessions, cap rates, landlord regulations, and of course, we also touch on the sales market. It's a short, sweet, in-depth update on the New York City rental market. Great stuff! Highlights: 0:35 - What’s up ...
Aug 10, 2022•19 min
