Sellers say Compass agent flooded their home, then ghosted them

Aaron Schwid and Youngkey Chung trusted Compass agent Matt Isbell with the sale of their home, in part because he had appeared on “Million Dollar Listing.” But evidence shows his actions may have set off the home’s sprinklers and flooded it while the c… Continue reading

Confused about condos? Here’s everything you need to know

Selling detached or single-family condominiums comes with a host of unusual issues. Trainer Bernice Ross shares how it works and what you need to know to provide expert service to your clients. Continue reading

NYC pad of recently split Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner lists for $6M

Jonas and Turner, who have been embroiled in divorce proceedings for about two months, are attempting to offload their Nolita condo for the second time. Continue reading

Manhattan luxury-condo sellers are giving in to buyer demands

Even as transactions are going through for higher-priced condos and apartments, sales in the lower price tiers have been drying up. Continue reading

Condominium ownership is complex. Here’s what to know

Detached or site condominium ownership is a complicated issue that requires immediate attention from the real estate industry. Continue reading

The homebuyer in 2021? Middle-aged, married and college educated

Zillow Group’s 2021 Consumer Housing Trends Report breaks down what buyers looked like in 2021, what they wanted most and how that compared to previous years. Continue reading

Agent/broker perspective: Will serving on a condo board or HOA help my business?

Each month Anthony Askowitz explores a hypothetical real estate situation from both sides of the broker/agent dynamic. This time: An agent is wondering if joining a condo or homeowners association board will help her in her real estate career. What adv… Continue reading

Miami building tragedy may change condo market forever, agents say

The seemingly unprompted disaster has left many wondering what other secrets buildings may be hiding beneath the surface that could later lead to calamity. Continue reading

Suburban condo conundrum: Sales soar as buyers hunt for elusive deals

The idea that the city is for condos and the suburbs are for homes is not reflective of a market in which suburban condo sales — and prices — are soaring. Continue reading