How indie brokerages are using technology to survive

Smaller brokerages may lack the institutional muscle of the major franchises or the endless capital from Silicon Valley, but their bootstrapping innovations are nevertheless winning them listings and offering a model for independent players hoping to s… Continue reading

Subterranean garbage chutes and a cooling system for trees: The crazy tech behind Hudson Yards

Slated to open next month, Hudson Yards, the NYC mega project, features an eye-catching array of cutting-edge technology. Continue reading

“It’s devastating”: Agents react to Amazon abandoning New York

When the news broke Thursday morning that Amazon had flip flopped on its decision to put an HQ2 campus in Long Island City, Vincent Koo was in a meeting with other agents in the Queens, New York, neighborhood. Continue reading

Local Realtors reel from report Amazon may avoid NYC

That news did not thrill real estate agents in the area, half a dozen of whom said they still hope Amazon goes through with the original HQ2 plan. But they also said that with or without the retail giant, Long Island City has already benefited from mon… Continue reading

New York City overtakes San Francisco as world’s top tech hub

New York has overtaken San Francisco as the world’s “premier tech city,” according to a new report from U.K.-based real estate consulting firm Savills. Continue reading

Matt Damon nabs record-smashing Brooklyn penthouse

Matt Damon recently purchased a $16.745 million condo in the Standish in Brooklyn Heights — the most expensive listing in Brooklyn history. Continue reading

The 17 markets with the most mega sales in the world

New York City, Los Angeles, Aspen, Colorado, are among the 17 markets with the most mega property sales in the world, according to a new report. Continue reading

Connect the Speakers: Daniel Beer on how to build a lasting team

Expect insightful tips on training agents to maximize their potential and provide top-of-the-line customer service from Daniel Beer at ICNY Continue reading