This month I come to you from 107th street and broadway, sitting in a three-bedroom condominium that will be coming to market in a few weeks.  These views and finishes are amazing, from a high floor looking west, south and east. So – …

Happy Summer.  You’re thinking about your beach vacation, and I am thinking a lot about what most people think about as “Prewar” apartment buildings in New York City.  And beaches, too. On the Upper West Side, and in most neighborhoods, there were …

For those who look at the New York City Housing Market all the time, like me, it would be nice if there were some better sense of a direction in which the market is moving.  However, it has been a month, perhaps …

Embed Code Powered by OpenReel Happy Summer!  I’m Scott Harris from Brown Harris Stevens, your New York City residential real estate thought leader for over 15 years. My favorite part of this video, besides the content, is how the lighting makes my …

Where are we in the real estate cycle?  I recall a cult-classic movie “That Thing You Do” in which the record label producer wanted to keep the songwriting upbeat and snappy… I have lamented at times when there is not  that much …

When the tax plan first came out, my initial reaction was mostly a freak out.  Something like this: Oh my!  The market could drop significantly!  The suburbs will be destroyed!  It could be a bloodbath!  And a lot of buyers and sellers …

Powered by OpenReel   This month, we have fun looking at a few interesting items that have lined up: Inventory is at a 5-year high Time on market hasn’t changed much Mortgage rates are up Stock Market is Up Prices are flat …

Here are a few statistics to think about: Inventory is up 25% year over year across Manhattan Inventory is at a 5-year high Absorption Rate is up year-over-year in every single size apartment across Manhattan, not a great thing There is now …

The past few weeks have been quite fun in real estate brokerage world.  I mean, they are usually fun, but the drama factor has been running particularly high of late. First, Town Residential closed up shop at the end of April.  Then …

This month we touch on why buyers should be confident this spring, and how we are working with sellers on pricing! With any questions about buying or selling, please contact the Harris Residential Team.  Thank you!     Powered by OpenReel