The sometimes difficult and often emotional decision to move from one’s home can be driven by a variety of factors.

The past month has been a wild ride in New York City real estate, highlighted by the passing of a

With the explosion in new development, the media loves to beat up New York City co-ops. But lately, they’ve been

Let’s face it, 2018 has not been an easy year. With the seesawing stock market, the volatility of the political

Love it or hate it, recent tax reform is one of the more profound political initiatives in quite some time. 

You only have to take a look at the recent history of New York City real estate to know that

While we certainly are seeing some encouraging signs of recovery in the luxury sector here in the City, many remain

Happy New Year, and I wish everyone the best for 2017! 2016 was a year filled with challenges in the

In New York City real estate, it should come as no surprise that the post Labor Day period is one

These days, it’s difficult to avoid reading commentary on the pricing pressures facing NYC real estate right now. While I

With continued speculation of a luxury market slowdown causing a stir in NYC, I thought I’d offer my perspective on

What are the new reporting requirements affecting transactions in the high end Manhattan real estate market, and more importantly, what

Cheers to the New Year and May it be a Memorable One! As we look toward the promise of 2016,

By all accounts, the third quarter Manhattan real estate market was quite healthy, with most data bantered in the market

There is no shortage of online services available these days to help a buyer find his or her perfect home. 

Almost everywhere you turn these days, new development is the talk of the town in New York City.   NYC’s revamped

It’s no secret the condo market led the way in pushing 2014 New York City real estate prices to record

I’m pleased to provide 2015’s first edition of the Katzen Report, and am so excited for what is already shaping

Hello and may the New Year bring you joy, comfort and plenty of favorable opportunities! As we look ahead to

Hello, and I hope you’re enjoying the fall season.  I can’t believe Thanksgiving is only a few short weeks away!

Every client I speak with clearly has a macro appreciation for the continued strength and momentum in the New York

Summer in the city. At this time of year, it has become a pretty familiar pattern to see New York’s

Question: What is the most overused word in the Manhattan real estate lexicon? If you haven’t visited a sales office

Everyone knows you need insurance for your home, but what kind of insurance, how much coverage is necessary, exactly what

In a market starved for inventory, where bidding wars throughout the city send the price per square foot soaring above

In a city where mega-deals and million dollar developments seem to grab all the attention, it’s easy to see why

Say what you want about the deep freeze of winter, not even plunging temperatures can compete with what is happening

Even though it’s early in the game, 2014 has already distinguished itself from recent years. Looking over yearly real estate

Before the Holidays even accelerate to full, frenetic speed, this is the time of year when developers, agents, pundits, economists

Proof of just how dynamic the Manhattan real estate market truly is came this week in a flurry of breaking

Regardless of whether or not you have children, the one factor that impacts real estate decisions here in the city

Few neighborhoods reflect the overwhelming demand for apartments quite like the Upper West Side. While 2013 is only half-way over,

Just a few weeks ago, after the TriBeCa Film Festival wrapped and work resumed on the long-stalled condo development at

Something very profound happens when you list your apartment for sale: what an owner considers a home immediately becomes a

It is common for sellers who love their property to feel that it should sell for better than market price!

With so much talk about the lack of sales and rental inventory in Manhattan real estate across all price points,

When the story of 2012 is written, much of the discourse will likely focus on the word “recovery”–especially with a

In the wake of the hurricane, with nearly 40,000 people left homeless and a swath of downtown businesses permanently shuttered,

The topic of board turndowns is a dangerous one. Buyers and sellers alike, as well as their agents and attorneys,

Brooklyn is hotter than ever. No longer a secondary choice for those who could not afford Manhattan, in the past

Real estate in today’s market often seems like the “whack-a-mole” game. When one issue seems resolved, another pops up and

With all the negative press about Wall Street and financial institutions, compensation not being what is once was and bonuses

After being priced out of some of the more desirable neighborhoods on the island such as SoHo and TribeCa, buyers

Some banks continue to be excessively difficult: Yes, caution is welcomed, but stupidity is damaging and counterproductive. The irony is

The year 2012 has arrived and we are all waiting to see how this will evolve. What we do know

Is “Green” real? Specifically, the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) program organized by the U.S. Green Building Council

In the current economic turmoil, history can provide a guide. Let’s look at the days and weeks after 9/11, when

We have been hit by bewildering economic events in recent months that have an impact on the world order as

Little conveniences are becoming big; amenities that were an afterthought and designed to improve a resident’s quality of life have

Can a $100 light fixture be the deal breaker in a $4-plus million-apartment sale? It’s possible, as the conveying of

Many of us make resolutions or predictions at this time of year. I have a wish list that expresses my

I become a bit introspective at this time of year. Rather than looking at the real estate market as a

The Manhattan market continued to stabilize in the third quarter with prices up slightly due to increased sales of larger

For some time, brokers (myself included) have been saying New York real estate is different and stronger than the markets

There’s a systemic issue that is pervasive in financing for co-ops and condos. This has long-term potential to upset the

As the first quarter begins to play out in 2010, real estate in New York City is beginning to show

Remember the elevator marketing challenge: describe your company in 30 seconds or less.  For residential real estate agents, the challenge

It’s FHA loan restrictions A limit on FHA loans in a condo No right of first refusal Time frame after

We’ve been overwhelmed by bad news, at times avoiding radio and TV news, newspapers and websites. It’s hard to feel

At times, New York City feels like a fire sale. The usual influx of summer foreign tourists has turned into

There’s a well-worn adage for stock investing: time to buy on bad news and sell on good news. Going contrary

In the current vortex of Manhattan real estate, a key buzzword is value. With so much of the country facing

For many years, owners of residential properties had one thing in mind – having as nice a home as possible.

Maintaining Its Character Once identified as “Bohemian” or “Beat,” the West Village has matured into one of the most stable

Is New York City different from the rest of the U.S? You bet it is. For months we’ve been reading

I imagine you probably noticed that there has been significant volatility in the financial markets over the past several weeks.

For many years it was a grungy wasteland between Greenwich Village and midtown with the attractive English name of Chelsea

In Newport, R.I., it’s illegal to smoke a pipe after sunset. In Florida, it’s an offense to shower naked. In

I remember the Financial District a decade or so ago when it was a “ghost town” after work and on

The fog created over the past year by a combination of national news reports about a decline in the housing

Some interesting things are happening in the residential real estate market and in the industry. Many brokers who started in

Ten Questions to Help You to Make an Important Decision We’ve been asking the wrong questions. When it comes to

I am constantly asked by those who are concerned about the short-term outlook whether this is a good time to

Fran’s Law Flexible – Don’t lock yourself into one price; be ready to adjust to the market. Reasonable – Have