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 pract…

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…

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 reinvigo…

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 …

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 ex…

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 …

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…

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 fu…

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 i…

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-w…

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…

Seth Levin, one of the perennial top producers at Keller Williams NYC and co-founder of the eponymous LevinKong Team, sits down with Noah Rosenblatt and John Walkup of UrbanDigs to talk about the markets as they are today. Seth brings over 20 years of experience to the table and shares his thoughts on the bipolar nature of today's market, what's wi…

Today, Noah and John are joined by Julianne Bond, the Sotheby's powerhouse. With over $1B in sales, Julianne has traded every kind of market, and she leans on that experience to break down the current market: the good, the bad, and the ugly. As usual, there are great nuggets, including how unrenovated units are getting punished, how buyer preferenc…

Today, Frederick Warburg Peters, the President of Coldwell Banker Warburg, sits down to join Noah Rosenblatt and John Walkup of UrbanDigs to talk about NYC's residential real estate markets as they are today in the summer of 2023. Fred is a legend, and in this wide-ranging conversation, he touches on, among other things, what's happening right now,…

Ben Blumenthal, the founder and principal broker at Noah & Co. and a specialist in Midtown Manhattan office space, sits down with Noah Rosenblatt and John Walkup of UrbanDigs to talk about the NYC office sector. Ben shares his thoughts on the current state of the office market in the city, the ability of landlords to manage change, the impact of re…

Real estate attorney superstars Pierre Debbas and Jonathan Helfer of Romer Debbas, LLP sit down with Noah Rosenblatt and John Walkup of UrbanDigs to talk about the NYC real estate market today. Pierre and Jonathan see a tremendous amount of deal flow ranging from plain vanilla coops to ultra-luxury condos, so they have real-time insight into the st…

Commercial Hall of Famer Bob Knakal, the Senior Managing Director and Head of New York Private Capital Group at JLL, sits down with Noah Rosenblatt and John Walkup of UrbanDigs to talk NYC real estate. In a wide-ranging conversation, Bob shares his thoughts on the current commercial real estate market(s) in New York City, land values, cap rates, th…

Today, on a very special episode of Talking Manhattan, Noah and John sit down with Bruce Martin of Still Lake Capital for a dive into today's macroeconomic environment. Bruce is an investor with deep experience in both credit and equities, so with the Fed signaling higher rates on the way and a growing disconnect between the bond and stock markets,…

Today, Noah and John sit down with Nicole Beauchamp of Engel & Völkers to talk about what's happening in the market today. As pretty much everyone knows, Nicole is a widely respected, established veteran who is super connected to the NYC and global markets, so she knows a thing or two about changing markets and difficult conditions. Nicole talks ab…

Today, Noah and John sit down with the co-CEOs of REAL New York, Louis Adler and Robert Rahmanian, to talk rentals. Louis and Robert see quite a bit from their positions, and in a wide-ranging talk, they discuss what's happening in the rental markets today, where it could go from here if people are coming back from FL/TX, interest rates, cap rates,…

Today, the veteran Manhattan superstar from Sotheby's, Mara Flash Blum, sits down with Noah and John from UrbanDigs to talk about today's market and what she's seeing from the front lines. Mara has traded every kind of market, and she leans on that experience to break down the current market shift. As usual, there are talking points galore, includi…

Today, Ari Harkov, Brown Harris Stevens megastar and leader of the Harkov Lewis Team, sits down with Noah Rosenblatt and John Walkup of UrbanDigs to talk about what's up with the market today. As usual, we get down to brass tacks quickly: What are buyers and sellers thinking? What's moving? How's the rental market? Any investment plays? What strate…

Today, Richard Haggerty, the CEO of the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors (HGAR), sits down with Noah Rosenblatt and John Walkup of UrbanDigs to talk about the broader New York Metropolitan area market. HGAR is one of the largest Realtor associations in the country, and its MLS (OneKey) has over 45,000 members, so Richard has a very robust vie…

Gary Malin, Corcoran's renowned chief operating officer, sits down with Noah Rosenblatt and John Walkup of UrbanDigs to talk about the rental market. Quite simply, if it's in the rental universe, Gary is the man. Tune in to learn about the overall market, the rising vacancy rate, current concessions, cap rates, landlord regulations, and of course, …

James Nelson, principal and head of Avison Young’s tri-state investment sales group, joins UrbanDigs' Noah Rosenblatt and John Walkup to talk about the state of commercial real estate in Manhattan today. James is one of the greats in NYC CRE, having been in the business for more than 20 years and with over $5B in sales. Moreover, he's also the host…

Today, banker extraordinaire Ace Watanasuparp, Executive Vice President of Citizens Bank for Residential Lending in New York, joins Noah Rosenblatt and John Walkup for UrbanDigs for a quick talk on the state of the mortgage market today, what sellers can do to lower rates for potential buyers, as well as tips and challenges to be aware of currently…

Steve Dawson & Robert Varvara, top producers and founders of the Dawson | Varvara Team at Compass, sit down with Noah Rosenblatt and John Walkup from UrbanDigs to discuss today's shifting markets. Steve and Robert work on all types of deals, from rentals to resale to new dev to townhouses across Manhattan and Brooklyn. They have a great view of wha…

Jeffrey Carlson, Director of Sales at Argo, joins Noah Rosenblatt and John Walkup of UrbanDigs for a look at the rental market today. Jeffrey has a great birdseye view of the markets and does a great job putting the pieces together. From today's 'extreme supply problem' to investor sentiment to current concessions, you're sure to find some insights…

We've got a deep dive in store for you today. Orest Tomaselli of CondoTek and Strategic Inspections, along with Elegran's Ben Willig, take us into the weeds when it comes to the recently enacted (and soon to be enforced) Local Law 97. The spirit of the regulation is all about making buildings green, but the details can be complicated. With buyers a…

Jordan March, the managing partner of the McPeak Team at SERHANT., joins UrbanDigs' Noah Rosenblatt and John Walkup for a deep dive into tactical marketing: what it is, what it's all about, effective strategies, pitfalls to avoid, things to focus on, etc. Jordan has an extensive background in marketing and knows how to get and maintain consumer eng…

Ben Dixon, one of the eponymous founders of the massive Mackay-Dixon Team at Douglas Elliman, sits down with Noah Rosenblatt and John Walkup of UrbanDigs to talk about today's changing markets. Ben is not only a CPA with deep financial experience, but he's also a long-time real estate investor himself. On top of that, Ben and his team have done nea…

Kirsten Jordan, yes, that Kirsten Jordan (Million Dollar Listing New York star, mega-producer at Elliman, coach, etc, etc) joins Noah Rosenblatt and John Walkup of UrbanDigs to discuss the shifting market and consumer sentiment, negotiability, buying vs renting, price reductions, and strategies for success. Kirsten is natively fluent in real estate…

Scott Harris, Founder of the Harris Residential Team at Brown Harris Stevens and member of the rarefied $1B+ club in NYC real estate sits down with Noah Rosenblatt and John Walkup of UrbanDigs to talk about the current real estate market, what's up with the sentiment, and the three stages of advisory. Along the way, we talk rates, price cuts, and w…

It's time for another Brian Lewis masterclass on Talking Manhattan! Join us as we talk markets, sentiment, urgency, price cuts, renovations, and more. As usual, it's worth a listen - especially if you're got a price you need to cut or a listing that needs a gut! 2:09 - “The slingshot market that catapulted us back, may be done”3:38 - Inventory buil…

It's a special, 2-for-1 episode of Talking Manhattan this time as we sit down with the Sotheby's mega-producer Nikki Field, and the President and CEO of Sotheby's International Realty, Philip White. Their deep experience and global presence mean we can talk about what's happening in NYC, USA, and the world. Join us as we talk about macro forces, in…

It's March, so time for another round of Talking Manhattan! Join us as we sit down with superstar broker Deanna Kory of Corcoran to talk about NYC real estate in these changing times. Deanna is a pro's pro - she's been there, done that, wrote the book that was adapted into the movie, and then cleaned up at the awards. Today, she talks about market …

Talking Manhattan is back!Join us as we sit down with mega-broker Ryan Serhant to talk NYC real estate in the here and now. Ryan breaks down why buyer and seller sentiment are off the charts, what's coming down the pipeline, how media is constantly evolving, and much more. We're glad to be back and hope you enjoy this great conversation. See you ag…

Today on Talking Manhattan, Noah and John from UrbanDigs sit down with Living New York's Director of Leasing and Business Development, Adrian Savino, to talk about the state of the rental market, concessions, discounts, and more. Adrian has a great feel for the market and shares his insights on what is happening out there right now and how you can …

Coopersmith & Coopersmith's multi-faceted attorney and RezCue founder, Hal Coopersmith, sits down with us today to talk about the rental market. Today's focus is mainly on landlords and agents, and Hal walks us through what they can expect in the current environment of overlapping regulations and increasing demand. Of course, we also touch on the s…

Join us for a deep dive into doing business in the Hamptons! From sales and rental market conditions to permits to contingencies and negotiability, this webinar is about what you need to know. Recorded on May 26, 2021Panelists:Cindy Scholz - Compasshttps://www.compass.com/agents/cindy-scholz/James Keogh - Ellimanhttps://www.elliman.com/newyork/asso…

Today on Talking Manhattan, Noah and John from UrbanDigs sit down with Elliman's Ben Dixon. Ben's been through a lot of cycles and he draws on that expertise as we discuss today's market, current deal negotiability (including a how-to on new devs), and what it all means for investors/buyers/sellers. Ben's a pro and he practices what he preaches as …

Today on Talking Manhattan, Noah & John are joined by the nicest guy in real estate: City Connections Founder and CEO, David Schlamm. We're talking rentals today: current rents, today's rental market, landlords, the window of opportunity, and what makes agents successful. David started City Connections in 1988, so he's seen his share of ups, downs,…

UrbanDigs takes on New Jersey! Today on the inaugural episode of Talking Jersey, Noah and John sit down with Triplemint's Hudson County rainmaker and Broker of Record, Natalie Miniard. Natalie knows Jersey sales, rentals, investments, and markets like the back of her hand, and she shares some greater insights. With more and more Manhattan clients l…

Today on Talking Manhattan, rockstar appraiser Jonathan Miller, President & CEO of Miller Samuel, Inc., sits down with Noah & John to talk about today's markets. We talk urban v suburban, Brooklyn v Manhattan, prices, discounts, commercial, retail, and what it all means for buyers, sellers, and agents right now. We got a bit longer than usual today…

Today on Talking Manhattan, attorney extraordinaire Daniel Gershburg, partner at KGM Law, sits down with Noah & John to talk about the "insanity" in today's markets and what that means for buyers, sellers, and agents right now. It's a great, wide-ranging discussion that touches on current discounts, financing hurdles, transaction logistics, and the…

Today on Talking Manhattan, Russell Putterman of the Focus Real Estate Group at KWNYC talks NYC real estate with Noah & John. Russ is a producer not just in the city, but also in New Jersey and Long Island, plus he's got a background in tax/finance, so he's got a great vantage point to talk about the state of the market, if buyers missed the boat, …

Today, on a very special episode of Talking Manhattan, Noah and John are joined by Marketproof CEO Kael Goodman and Vestre Partners founders Jarrod Randolph and Sean McGinley to take a deep dive into the new dev market. We're taking it to the streets to get the inside track on actual supply, current concessions, buying strategies, investment risks,…

Today, Neil Garfinkel, REBNY's Broker Counsel and Partner at AGMB, sits down to talk with UrbanDigs' Noah Rosenblatt and John Walkup about what's happening on the legal side of transactions these days. From sales hurdles to rental issues, Neil has seen it all and has a forward-looking perspective to keep you ahead of the game.Neil's page at AGMB:ht…

Wendy Maitland, Founder & CEO of Atelier, sits down with Noah Rosenblatt and John Walkup of UrbanDigs to talk about what's happening in Manhattan real estate today, especially in the luxury sector. From pricing strategies to negotiations, Wendy's deep experience shines through and there are sure to be takeaways for all.…

Today, Frederick Peters, CEO of Warburg Realty sits down to join Noah Rosenblatt and John Walkup of UrbanDigs to talk about NYC's renaissance of activity, the value of being quiet, and the difference between information and knowledge. Great stuff on everything from today's market to growing your business from one of the best in the business!…