Tag: Housing Market

  • Do Open Houses Still Work? What New Research Means for NYC Sellers

    Do Open Houses Still Work? What New Research Means for NYC Sellers

    Every seller eventually asks some version of the same question: is the open house really worth it? The cleaning, the staging, the lost Sunday, the stream of visitors who may be more curious than committed — it’s fair to wonder whether all of that effort changes anything. New research suggests it does. The catch is…

  • Save Time, Money and Confidence

    Compass True North Homes NYC For the First-Time Buyer 5 Mistakes That Can Cost You Time, Money, and Confidence Buying your first home in New York is exciting. It can also feel like stepping into a room where everyone else already knows the rules. There are numbers to understand. Buildings to evaluate. Lenders, attorneys, agents,…

  • When You Stop Adapting

    That feeling that your apartment stopped working — it doesn’t arrive all at once. Here’s what it looks like when the internal shift toward moving begins.

  • Your NYC Co-op Purchase Checklist

    Your NYC Co-op Purchase Checklist

    NYC Co-op Purchase Checklist | True North Homes NYC True North Homes NYC A Christopher Howard Team · Compass Christopher Howard Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker 110 Fifth Avenue, 7th Floor · New York, NY 10011 Co-op Purchase  ·  Buyer Checklist Your NYC Co-opPurchase Checklist Everything you need to navigate the process — from offer…

  • Essential NYC Co-op Purchase Guide

    Essential NYC Co-op Purchase Guide

    NYC Co-op Purchase Guide | True North Homes NYC True North Homes NYC  Â·  Buyer Guide NYC Co-op PurchaseAccepted Offer to Closing A complete roadmap — nine phases, zero surprises Buying a co-op in New York City is unlike any other real estate transaction. This guide walks you through every step — so you always…

  • Three Neighborhoods. One Moment to Pay Attention.

    Park Row Corridor | Market Intelligence | True North Homes NYC True North Homes NYC · Compass Market Intelligence · March 2026 Downtown Manhattan · Park Row Corridor Three Neighborhoods.One Moment to Pay Attention. A data-driven look at what’s moving — and what’s waiting — across TriBeCa, Civic Center, and Two Bridges as of March…

  • Pending Sales Hit a Multiyear High — What That Means for 2026

    Inventory and mortage rates go in the right direction HousingWire’s lead analyst Logan Mohtashami closed out the year with a clear message: demand is finally stabilizing. As he noted, total pending home sales in 2025 have reached a “multiyear high for this calendar week,” and it’s supported by four straight months of year-over-year growth in…

  • Is the Government Shutdown Already Slowing Home Sales?

    Is the Government Shutdown Already Slowing Home Sales?

    Recent Compass Intelligence data suggests a widening gap between supply and demand. National inventory has leveled off at about 859,000 homes, roughly 16% higher than last fall — yet pending home sales are dipping. The result is a market that feels paused: not flooded with listings, but slower to absorb them. This pattern mirrors a…

  • Is the Government Shutdown Affecting the Housing Market?

    Pending home sales have dipped as the government shutdown adds more uncertainty to an already cautious housing market.National inventory is leveled off at about 859,000 homes — 16% higher than last year — yet buyers are hitting pause. Steady supply and softening demand are giving today’s market a “wait-and-see” rhythm. A market in reflection favors…