Real Talk NYC

After many years of debate, the MTA recently voted to approve congestion pricing, which will go into effect on January 5th. In this episode, New York State Budget Director Blake Washington helps us understand how congestion pricing will impact New Yorkers and fund public transit improvements. For more information about congestion pricing, visit https://congestionreliefzone.mta.info/ . Want to lear...

New York is facing twin real-estate crises: a massive amount of empty office space and almost no new housing construction. One solution is turning those empty office buildings into housing. Brian Steinwurtzel, co-CEO and principal of GFP Real Estate, helps us understand the economic, design, zoning, and regulatory challenges involved in executing successful conversions. Want to learn more about RE...

New York is emerging from a high-stakes 2024 election that could redefine the City and state’s priorities on issues ranging from housing to public safety. Jefrey Pollock, Founding Partner and President of Global Strategy Group, helps us unpack the election outcomes and gives us a sense of how they could shape New York’s future. Want to learn more about REBNY? Visit https://www.rebny.com/ .

New York City's Housing Voucher Program is critical in tackling homelessness and boosting housing stability. Christine Quinn, President and CEO of Women in Need (Win), outlines how the program works and what can be done to improve the process and house more New Yorkers. Read the report published by REBNY and Win: https://www.rebny.com/reports/housing-more-new-yorkers/ To learn more about Win and s...

In this episode of Real Talk NYC, we discuss the impact that social media is having on the way residential real estate agents do business. Madison Sutton, a Serhant agent here in New York City tells the story of how she got started on social media, shares her predictions about the future of the business, and gives tips for building a personal brand. Follow Madison on Instagram or TikTok @thenycage...

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