Did you win a bidding war? The ‘winner’s curse’ means you likely overpaid

… Winners of all kinds of auctions tend to overpay and that same downside is … in counties just outside NYC but only 71 percent of all Manhattan deals Manhattan bidding warwinning buyers paid an average of 61 …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 3, 2025 - 3:00PM
Why I moved to NYC from Houston: After a break up, my parents helped me buy a place of my own

… to a gated community When I visited them I would hit up my favorite sushi and hibachi restaurant and go to Kirby … we wanted a small studio with a good layout in a safe Manhattan neighborhood with easy access to stores … upper floor and the patio they have outside They have a drink called Thyme is Moné which I have claimed as my drink

By Kelly Kreth |December 20, 2024 - 9:30AM
How bidding wars for rentals work, and ways to deal with the competition

… Bidding wars for rental apartments are a sign of the competitive … have lots of questions like whether this is even allowed or how much you have to bid to win  Its a good idea to … including mortgages that only require 3 percent down  … 7 Does it help to have a broker … In a competitive market …

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