Pinpointe Unfiltered

In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on what it’s really like to be a real estate broker in New York City. From the unpaid hours and last-minute showings to managing expectations, navigating misinformation, and trying to help clients land an apartment before someone else grabs it, we’re talking candidly about the hustle, the heartbreak, and the hilarious moments that come with the job....

In this follow-up to our Manhattan neighborhood breakdown, we're heading across the East River to Brooklyn — specifically Williamsburg, Bushwick, and Greenpoint. Rachel and Josh break down what it’s really like to live in these three hot (and very different) neighborhoods. From express ferries to rooftop bars, artist enclaves to Polish bakeries, we cover prices, vibes, drawbacks, and surprising tr...

Living in New York City is a dream... and also a fever dream. In this episode, Rachel and Josh break down the real highs and lows of NYC living — from the magic of Broadway and diversity of culture and food to stepping in mysterious sidewalk poop and dodging subway rats. They talk tiny apartments, strange encounters, and the everyday chaos that somehow starts to feel normal. If you've ever questio...

In this episode of Pinpointe Unfiltered, Rachel and Josh cut through the confusion of New York City's unique real estate landscape. They break down the critical differences between condos, co-ops, and brownstones—not just what they are, but who they're actually right for. Drawing from their frontline experience in the NYC market, our hosts deliver the unvarnished truth about each property type's c...

In this episode of Pinpointe Unfiltered, Rachel and Josh break down the actual costs of renting versus buying in NYC's complex real estate market. Forget the standard "5-year rule" – we're diving into real case studies across neighborhoods like Kips Bay, FiDi, and Brooklyn Heights to show you exactly what you'd pay as a renter or owner. From the shocking upfront costs to the hidden fees nobody war...

In this straight-talking episode of Pinpointe Unfiltered, Rachel and Josh dive deep into three distinct Manhattan neighborhoods that represent the diversity of the island's real estate landscape. They cut through the marketing hype to explore what it's actually like to live in Harlem's historic brownstones, the Lower East Side's mix of tenements and luxury developments, and the entirely new urban...

In this eye-opening episode of Pinpointe Unfiltered, Rachel and Josh break down the complete rental process in NYC that no one tells you about. From the ideal time to start your search to the hidden costs of those "luxury" amenities, they reveal exactly what landlords are looking for in the approval process and how to overcome common roadblocks. Whether you're debating between in-unit laundry or n...

In this no-holds-barred episode of Pinpointe Unfiltered, Rachel and Josh dissect the FARE Act; broker fees and rental market transparency. We expose how the so-called reforms are actually shifting costs to renters through higher rents and renewal rates while reducing access to listings. From the decades-long "housing emergency" that never seems to get solved to Zillow's profit-driven influence on...

In this debut episode of "Pinpointe Unfiltered," co-founders Rachel and Josh reveal the unfiltered truth behind their journey into real estate and why they launched Pinpointe Group. Tired of the industry's smoke and mirrors, they share their personal paths, the exact moment they decided to build a different kind of brokerage, and why their no-BS approach has earned them loyal clients in NYC. Liste...