Talking Manhattan

Ben Dixon, one of the eponymous founders of the massive Mackay-Dixon Team at Douglas Elliman, sits down with Noah Rosenblatt and John Walkup of UrbanDigs to talk about today's changing markets. Ben is not only a CPA with deep financial experience, but he's also a long-time real estate investor himself. On top of that, Ben and his team have done nearly $1B in real estate deals, so he sees the angle...

Kirsten Jordan, yes, that Kirsten Jordan (Million Dollar Listing New York star, mega-producer at Elliman, coach, etc, etc) joins Noah Rosenblatt and John Walkup of UrbanDigs to discuss the shifting market and consumer sentiment, negotiability, buying vs renting, price reductions, and strategies for success. Kirsten is natively fluent in real estate, and her insights reflect a deep understanding of...

Scott Harris, Founder of the Harris Residential Team at Brown Harris Stevens and member of the rarefied $1B+ club in NYC real estate sits down with Noah Rosenblatt and John Walkup of UrbanDigs to talk about the current real estate market, what's up with the sentiment, and the three stages of advisory. Along the way, we talk rates, price cuts, and what's working today. Scott is known throughout the...

It's time for another Brian Lewis masterclass on Talking Manhattan! Join us as we talk markets, sentiment, urgency, price cuts, renovations, and more. As usual, it's worth a listen - especially if you're got a price you need to cut or a listing that needs a gut! 2:09 - “The slingshot market that catapulted us back, may be done” 3:38 - Inventory build + talking truth with optimistic sellers 5:19 -...

It's a special, 2-for-1 episode of Talking Manhattan this time as we sit down with the Sotheby's mega-producer Nikki Field, and the President and CEO of Sotheby's International Realty, Philip White. Their deep experience and global presence mean we can talk about what's happening in NYC, USA, and the world. Join us as we talk about macro forces, interest rates, super luxury, the new 'hybrid model'...

It's March, so time for another round of Talking Manhattan! Join us as we sit down with superstar broker Deanna Kory of Corcoran to talk about NYC real estate in these changing times. Deanna is a pro's pro - she's been there, done that, wrote the book that was adapted into the movie, and then cleaned up at the awards. Today, she talks about market segmentation, coops vs condos, renovation vs stagi...

Talking Manhattan is back! Join us as we sit down with mega-broker Ryan Serhant to talk NYC real estate in the here and now. Ryan breaks down why buyer and seller sentiment are off the charts, what's coming down the pipeline, how media is constantly evolving, and much more. We're glad to be back and hope you enjoy this great conversation. See you again soon! Today's topics include (apologies for t...

Today on Talking Manhattan, Noah and John from UrbanDigs sit down with Living New York's Director of Leasing and Business Development, Adrian Savino, to talk about the state of the rental market, concessions, discounts, and more. Adrian has a great feel for the market and shares his insights on what is happening out there right now and how you can prepare your clients for what's to come. You might...

Coopersmith & Coopersmith's multi-faceted attorney and RezCue founder, Hal Coopersmith, sits down with us today to talk about the rental market. Today's focus is mainly on landlords and agents, and Hal walks us through what they can expect in the current environment of overlapping regulations and increasing demand. Of course, we also touch on the sales market and even dig into the commercial space...

Join us for a deep dive into doing business in the Hamptons! From sales and rental market conditions to permits to contingencies and negotiability, this webinar is about what you need to know. Recorded on May 26, 2021 Panelists: Cindy Scholz - Compass https://www.compass.com/agents/cindy-scholz/ James Keogh - Elliman https://www.elliman.com/newyork/associate/612-a-577-136425/james-keogh Lisa Mayso...

Today on Talking Manhattan, Noah and John from UrbanDigs sit down with Elliman's Ben Dixon. Ben's been through a lot of cycles and he draws on that expertise as we discuss today's market, current deal negotiability (including a how-to on new devs), and what it all means for investors/buyers/sellers. Ben's a pro and he practices what he preaches as an investor himself. Needless to say, there's lots...

Today on Talking Manhattan, Noah & John are joined by the nicest guy in real estate: City Connections Founder and CEO, David Schlamm. We're talking rentals today: current rents, today's rental market, landlords, the window of opportunity, and what makes agents successful. David started City Connections in 1988, so he's seen his share of ups, downs, ins, and outs ... and he lived to tell the tales....

UrbanDigs takes on New Jersey! Today on the inaugural episode of Talking Jersey, Noah and John sit down with Triplemint's Hudson County rainmaker and Broker of Record, Natalie Miniard. Natalie knows Jersey sales, rentals, investments, and markets like the back of her hand, and she shares some greater insights. With more and more Manhattan clients looking to the near abroad of NJ, Westchester, and...

Today on Talking Manhattan, rockstar appraiser Jonathan Miller, President & CEO of Miller Samuel, Inc., sits down with Noah & John to talk about today's markets. We talk urban v suburban, Brooklyn v Manhattan, prices, discounts, commercial, retail, and what it all means for buyers, sellers, and agents right now. We got a bit longer than usual today, but terrific stuff - Jonathan is the Master of t...

Today on Talking Manhattan, attorney extraordinaire Daniel Gershburg, partner at KGM Law, sits down with Noah & John to talk about the "insanity" in today's markets and what that means for buyers, sellers, and agents right now. It's a great, wide-ranging discussion that touches on current discounts, financing hurdles, transaction logistics, and the NYC recovery. Excellent stuff as usual! Daniel's...

Today on Talking Manhattan, Russell Putterman of the Focus Real Estate Group at KWNYC talks NYC real estate with Noah & John. Russ is a producer not just in the city, but also in New Jersey and Long Island, plus he's got a background in tax/finance, so he's got a great vantage point to talk about the state of the market, if buyers missed the boat, where the pressure is, and, of course, suburbs v c...

Today, on a very special episode of Talking Manhattan, Noah and John are joined by Marketproof CEO Kael Goodman and Vestre Partners founders Jarrod Randolph and Sean McGinley to take a deep dive into the new dev market. We're taking it to the streets to get the inside track on actual supply, current concessions, buying strategies, investment risks, and more. This is gold!

Today, Neil Garfinkel, REBNY's Broker Counsel and Partner at AGMB, sits down to talk with UrbanDigs' Noah Rosenblatt and John Walkup about what's happening on the legal side of transactions these days. From sales hurdles to rental issues, Neil has seen it all and has a forward-looking perspective to keep you ahead of the game. Neil's page at AGMB: https://agmblaw.com/project/neil-garfinkel/ Check...

Wendy Maitland, Founder & CEO of Atelier, sits down with Noah Rosenblatt and John Walkup of UrbanDigs to talk about what's happening in Manhattan real estate today, especially in the luxury sector. From pricing strategies to negotiations, Wendy's deep experience shines through and there are sure to be takeaways for all.

Today, Frederick Peters, CEO of Warburg Realty sits down to join Noah Rosenblatt and John Walkup of UrbanDigs to talk about NYC's renaissance of activity, the value of being quiet, and the difference between information and knowledge. Great stuff on everything from today's market to growing your business from one of the best in the business!

Today we are joined by Elegran's Jason Thomas. Jason is not only an agent, but he also serves as Elegran's Head of Research and he has done some very interesting work on expanding the quiver of pricing strategies. It's a more technical conversation today, but one that can expand your client servicing toolset. Good stuff!

Today we sit down with CORE's founder, Shaun Osher, a 30-year real estate veteran responsible for more than 30 projects and over $6B in sales. His unique position allows him to offer high-level insights into New York City's residential sales market, rental markets, and new development marketplaces. If you eat, sleep and drink NYC real estate like we do, you will not want to miss this one!

Today one of the smartest guys in new development, Shlomi Reuveni of Reuveni Real Estate, sits down with Noah Rosenblatt and John Walkup of UrbanDigs to talk new devs. Shlomi discusses the challenges and opportunities of the current market, current discounts and constraints, what the future holds, and reasons to buy new devs. Another 'must listen'! Shlomi's page at Reuveni Real Estate: https://reu...

Today, Ari Harkov, Brown Harris Stevens powerhouse and leader of the Harkov Lewis Team, sits down with Noah Rosenblatt and John Walkup of UrbanDigs to talk about the upcoming winter season, the current rental market, Brooklyn vs Manhattan, and overcoming obstacles. Ari is an expert's expert and gets right to the point, so this one is pure protein, no filler! Tune in! Ari's page at BHS:: https://ww...

Today, Nicole Beauchamp, from Engel & Völkers, sits down with Noah Rosenblatt and John Walkup of UrbanDigs to talk about buyers/sellers in 2020, the price cut conversation, and how to grow your network in a pandemic. Nicole is a veteran of markets good, bad, and ugly, and she always comes out on top, so grab some coffee and sip some wisdom! Nicole's page at E&V: https://nicolebeauchamp.evrealestat...