Talking Manhattan

Today, Noah and John sit down with Rick Kelly, founder of Alta Real Estate and a 500+ deal NYC veteran, to talk about the pulse of the Manhattan market. Rick shares insights on the spring market surge, unrenovated homes drawing bids again, and how to thrive in the high-stakes world of NYC real estate. From his strategies on building a team to why NYC is both the best and hardest market to work in,...

Today, Noah and John sit down with Alexander Boriskin, co-founder of the Michael Lorber Team at Douglas Elliman, one of NYC's top-producing real estate agents with over $2 billion (with a B!) in sales. Alexander dives into the state of the NYC market, covering everything from new developments absorbing inventory, the impact of concessions, and neighborhood trends—especially the rising popularity o...

Today, Noah and John sit down with top Manhattan real estate agent Maria Daou of Coldwell Banker Warburg to break down the complexities of today's market. Maria shares her insights on why NYC is experiencing a "double market"—where some properties spark bidding wars while others sit stagnant. She dives into the challenges of co-ops versus condos, pricing strategies, and the psychology behind selle...

Today, Noah and John sit down with Julia Boland, a seasoned real estate pro with over 24 years of experience, to dive deep into the Manhattan market. Julia breaks down the current real estate landscape, from the luxury sector’s resilience to the challenges facing buyers under $3M due to mortgage rates and inventory shortages. She shares insights on Northern Manhattan, the impact of the 421A tax ab...

Today, Noah and John host a live conversation with Jason Haber, broker at Compass and founder of the American Real Estate Association, to dive deep into the City of Yes zoning changes in NYC. Jason explains how these new regulations—some of the most significant in decades—are reshaping development, air rights, and affordability in the city. He breaks down what agents need to know, how these change...

Today, Noah and John sit down with Jill Preschel from Serhant, a powerhouse in the NYC real estate market with over $2.5 billion (with a B!) in transactions under her belt. Jill dives deep into the nuances of the luxury market in Manhattan and Brooklyn, sharing insights on shifting buyer preferences, the challenges of pricing new developments, and the impact of economic factors like interest rates...

In this edition of Talking Manhattan LIVE!, Noah and John sat down with Daniel Gershburg, a seasoned attorney with over 18 years of experience in real estate, to dissect the state of the New York City real estate market and answer audience questions. Daniel shared his insights on current market trends, the challenges facing buyers and sellers, and the role of due diligence in expediting deals. He...

In this episode, Noah and John from UrbanDigs sit down with Jeremy Stein, co-founder of the Stein Team at Sotheby’s, to discuss Manhattan real estate trends and professional insights. Jeremy highlights a growing confidence in the market post-election, particularly in the high-end sector, with off-market deals becoming a significant trend. He explains the dynamics of pricing strategies, emphasizing...

In this episode of Talking Manhattan, Noah and John sit down with Shaun Osher, powerhouse founder of CORE Real Estate (#1 Agent in NYC: The Thousand List: WSJ / Real Trends 2023), about the state of New York City’s housing market and the evolving landscape for brokers and developers. Shaun provides a positive outlook on NYC’s resilience compared to other markets, noting strength in both luxury and...

In this episode of Talking Manhattan, Steven Cohen, a top broker at Douglas Elliman with $2.4 billion (yes, with a "B"!) in sales over 25 years, provides an in-depth look at the Manhattan real estate market. He highlights trends such as increased buyer interest despite low inventory and rising interest rates. Steven explains why strategic pricing and staging are crucial in today’s market and share...

In this episode of Talking Manhattan, Noah and John sit down with Daniella Schlisser, a seasoned pro and top dealmaker at Brown Harris Stevens, to discuss the current state of the Manhattan real estate market. Daniella highlights a resurgence in market activity, especially in the luxury segment, with strong deal volume for properties priced at $4 million and above. She discusses how the market's p...

In this episode of Talking Manhattan, Noah Rosenblatt, and John Walkup sit down with top, top, top Elliman broker Ann Cutbill Lenane to discuss the current New York City real estate market. Ann explains how the market is experiencing low transaction volume, particularly due to pricing challenges and the complexities of pre-war apartments that need renovations. She emphasizes the importance of accu...

In this episode of Talking Manhattan, Noah and John welcome Lisa Lippman, the top broker at Brown Harris Stevens for several years running, who shares her insights on the current Manhattan real estate market. Lisa describes the market as insecure, with high interest rates affecting financing-dependent buyers, while wealthy buyers face confusion about property values. She discusses the divide betwe...

In this episode of Talking Manhattan, Noah Rosenblatt and John Walkup of UrbanDigs sit down with Kane Manera, a top producer at Corcoran, to discuss the current state of the New York City real estate market. With over a decade of experience, Kane shares his insights into market trends, the dynamics of high-end and new development properties, and the unique challenges and opportunities present in t...

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 op...

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...

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 ada...

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 navigatin...

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...

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...

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...

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 c...

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 touche...

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 an...

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...