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Manhattan and Brooklyn bridges over the Hudson river and Brooklyn, New York City

Manhattan and Brooklyn rents hit ‘unusual’ all-time highs in February

… Bidding wars for New York City rentals hit new records in February typically a slower month for the rental market and that competition helped … in Manhattan and average rent per square foot in Brooklyn to new highs Manhattan median rent for new leases increased …

By Jennifer White Karp |March 13, 2025 - 9:30AM

Buy

Why I moved to NYC from Houston: After a break up, my parents helped me buy a place of my own

By Kelly Kreth |December 20, 2024 - 9:30AM

View of 50 West Street among other buildings in Lower Manhattan

The Market

NYC renters were 'on the move' in May as lease signings hit near-record levels

By Jennifer White Karp |June 13, 2024 - 9:30AM

The Search

How bidding wars for rentals work, and ways to deal with the competition

By Emily Myers |June 26, 2023 - 12:30PM

Negotiating + Financing

7 ways to compete with an all-cash offer

… these days allcash buyers are more predominant According to Jonathan Miller president and CEO of real estate appraisal firm Miller Samuel the market share of cash buyers in Manhattan …

By Jennifer White Karp |May 16, 2023 - 10:30AM

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The Market

Getting the NYC rental you want may require thinking like a buyer

… The good news You found a New York City rental apartment you adore The … experienceenough to make you want to tear your hair out What do you have to do to beat out the competition and land … like a buyer There are many aspects of renting in NYC that mimic the sales market namely the sticker shock and the …