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

… same downside is experienced by buyers who triumph over the competition in bidding wars for New York City real estate Jonathan Miller president and CEO of appraisal firm  Miller Samuel  explored the phenomenon of the winners curse a tendency for the …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 3, 2025 - 3:00PM
Manhattan and Brooklyn bridges over the Hudson river and Brooklyn, New York City
The Market
Manhattan and Brooklyn rents hit ‘unusual’ all-time highs in February
By Jennifer White Karp |March 13, 2025 - 9:30AM
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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
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The Search
How bidding wars for rentals work, and ways to deal with the competition
By Emily Myers |June 26, 2023 - 12:30PM
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Negotiating + Financing
7 ways to compete with an all-cash offer
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
By Jennifer White Karp |March 15, 2023 - 3:45PM
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Negotiating + Financing
What is an escalation clause and what are the risks?
By Evelyn Battaglia |March 1, 2023 - 12:30PM
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The Market
Manhattan median rent climbed to record high in January
By Jennifer White Karp |February 9, 2023 - 9:30AM
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Sell
Brooklyn dominates the top 10 NYC neighborhoods for sellers
By Emily Myers |January 23, 2023 - 11:30AM