Talking Manhattan

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...

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...

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 tra...

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...

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 changi...

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...

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 res...