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WHAT CAN MAMDANI DO? | MJF Weekly Newsletter
We just lived through one of the most emotional mayoral elections I have ever seen in all my years in New York—and it ended with a historic first. A 34-year-old democratic socialist has been elected the 111th Mayor of New York City. The impac...
SHOULD I PERFORM A HOME INSPECTION? | MJF Weekly Newsletter
Outside of New York City, the answer is a resounding yes! Inside New York City? It depends. My clients often ask about inspections, and I explain to them that they are the norm with townhouses but rare with co-ops and condos. I would never disc...
DO WE REALLY NEED ANOTHER BANK BRANCH IN MANHATTAN?| MJF Weekly Newsletter
The answer is yes — if you’re asking Wells Fargo. If you’re a New Yorker and see an empty storefront, you might think, “I wonder if it will become a bank branch or a nail salon.” I’m quick to notice openings and closures of commerci...
DO YOU PREFER OLD OR NEW? | MJF Weekly Newsletter
Either way, you’re in luck when it comes to New York real estate — because we have it all! However, the new—as in new development condos—might be harder to come by in the very near future.
WHAT MAKES A GOOD REAL ESTATE SHOWING? | MJF Weekly Newsletter
Emotional intelligence is a good starter! The phrase emotional intelligence, or EQ, is used quite a bit these days in various settings — but in real estate, it’s absolutely critical (if you’re looking for success). EQ is the ability to un...
WHAT IS ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE THE CURRENT NYC MARKET? | MJF Weekly Newsletter
Resilient! The Manhattan market proved its resilience yet again in the third quarter of 2025. Despite political noise and rising borrowing costs over the summer, buyers and sellers stayed active — and in some cases, remarkably aggressive. Clo...
DID COMPASS JUST ACQUIRE CORCORAN AND SOTHEBY’S? | MJF Weekly Newsletter
Yes, indeed! It is big news that is shaking up the real estate world nationally and locally right here in NYC: Compass has announced plans to acquire Anywhere Real Estate, creating one of the largest residential brokerages in the country. If ap...
WHY IS RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE IS SO EMOTIONAL? | MJF Weekly Newsletter
Because buying or selling a home is one of life’s biggest milestones. It’s not just a huge financial transaction; it’s often tied up with years of memories, hopes, anxieties, and sometimes even fears. A seller may be saying goodbye to the...