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Manhattan’s median rose in Q3 2026. Here is why that is not the whole story.
A higher median, the fewest new third-quarter listings in a decade and fewer signed contracts. What Compass’s Q3 2026 Manhattan report means if you are thinking of selling in the next 12 months.
Brooklyn homes are selling faster again. What Park Slope owners should know.
Average days on market fell to 82, closings rose 12.1% from the spring and new listings dropped 16.8%. What Compass’s Q3 2026 Brooklyn report means for brownstone owners.
Private listing or full exposure? An honest guide for New York sellers.
Compass says phased marketing earns a premium. Independent analysts say the premium does not exist. New York may soon require a signed opt-out. Here is how to decide.
New York’s pied-à-terre tax: what international buyers need to know.
Since 1 July 2026, non-primary residences in New York City carry a new annual tax. Combined with fewer foreign buyers nationwide, it changes the math for overseas purchasers.