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Warburg Realty CEO Frederick Peters excites and informs us with his unique blend of personal and professional insight on topics ranging from market conditions to the emotional resonance of home.
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Bye, Open Floorplan: How Real Estate Buyers’ Priorities Have Shifted Throughout The Pandemic
Bye, Open Floorplan: How Real Estate Buyers’ Priorities Have Shifted Throughout The Pandemic
When the first iteration of the coronavirus descended on New York City in March 2020, almost two years ago, commerce pretty much ceased. No…
Coldwell Banker Warburg
Feb 24, 2022
The Dream Of Homeownership Is Still Alive: What To Keep In Mind Before Pulling The Trigger
The Dream Of Homeownership Is Still Alive: What To Keep In Mind Before Pulling The Trigger
Homeownership lays the cornerstone to prosperity for most American families. The home becomes not only the locus of family life and pride…
Coldwell Banker Warburg
Jan 31, 2022
September 11th, The Pandemic, And New York City’s Timeless Resilience
September 11th, The Pandemic, And New York City’s Timeless Resilience
Our city has many lives.
Coldwell Banker Warburg
Sep 20, 2021
Revitalized NYC Real Estate Faces Thinning Supply And Increasing Demand In Q3 2021
Revitalized NYC Real Estate Faces Thinning Supply And Increasing Demand In Q3 2021
During the week ending August 16th, Manhattan saw 282 listings added to its real estate roster, while 302 contracts were signed, almost 100…
Coldwell Banker Warburg
Aug 24, 2021
The Co-Brokerage System Is Under Attack — And The Beneficiaries Are Not Who You Might Think
The Co-Brokerage System Is Under Attack — And The Beneficiaries Are Not Who You Might Think
Originally published on Forbes.
Coldwell Banker Warburg
Aug 2, 2021
Sale Prices And New York City Co-Op Boards: A Reality Check
Sale Prices And New York City Co-Op Boards: A Reality Check
The clients suited the property perfectly. They had strong liquid assets, excellent jobs, and lovely reference letters. They seemed like a…
Coldwell Banker Warburg
Jul 28, 2021
Buyers, Act Fast And Be Bold: Today’s Real Estate Market Doesn’t Wait For Anyone
Buyers, Act Fast And Be Bold: Today’s Real Estate Market Doesn’t Wait For Anyone
Originally published on Forbes.
Coldwell Banker Warburg
Jun 28, 2021
‘Too Complicated’: Discrimination Against LGBTQ+ And Other Groups By NYC Co-op Boards
‘Too Complicated’: Discrimination Against LGBTQ+ And Other Groups By NYC Co-op Boards
Originally published on Forbes
Coldwell Banker Warburg
Jun 15, 2021
Breaking Seasonal Barriers: Why New York’s Real Estate Market Won’t Be Slowing Down This Summer
Breaking Seasonal Barriers: Why New York’s Real Estate Market Won’t Be Slowing Down This Summer
Memorial Day weekend has ushered the summer in. Has it also ushered the superheated New York real estate market out? Is buyer interest…
Coldwell Banker Warburg
Jun 7, 2021
The Right Real Estate Agent Can Make Or Break Your Search — Here’s What To Look For In An Agent
The Right Real Estate Agent Can Make Or Break Your Search — Here’s What To Look For In An Agent
Coldwell Banker Warburg
May 24, 2021
In New York City, the streets have come to life.
In New York City, the streets have come to life.
With more and more New Yorkers vaccinated, seeing people thronging the streets seems both strange and utterly unsurprising. This…
Coldwell Banker Warburg
May 5, 2021
No Bespoke Suits, No Seven-Figure Yearly Income: Rental Agents Make Less Than You Might Think
No Bespoke Suits, No Seven-Figure Yearly Income: Rental Agents Make Less Than You Might Think
Here is the good news for New York real estate agents: On April 9th, a New York State Supreme Court judge struck down a ruling forbidding…
Coldwell Banker Warburg
Apr 20, 2021
More Punitive Than Practical: New York State’s Tax Proposals Could Do More Harm Than Good
More Punitive Than Practical: New York State’s Tax Proposals Could Do More Harm Than Good
Since January of this year, our local real estate market, always a bellwether of sentiment about the city, has caught fire. In every price…
Coldwell Banker Warburg
Mar 27, 2021
Hoping To Time The NYC Real Estate Market? Buyers May Be Cutting It Close
Hoping To Time The NYC Real Estate Market? Buyers May Be Cutting It Close
Every New York real estate buyer wants to ”wait a little longer and buy at the bottom of the market.” Agents hear this refrain over and…
Coldwell Banker Warburg
Mar 15, 2021
Buying Real Estate In New York City: Buyers Need Representation
Buying Real Estate In New York City: Buyers Need Representation
A buyer clicks on her computer. She googles “Real Estate New York City”. Below the slew of ads, several citywide search engines appear…
Coldwell Banker Warburg
Mar 3, 2021
Overpricing Property: A Mistake In Today’s New York Real Estate Market
Overpricing Property: A Mistake In Today’s New York Real Estate Market
The seller is worried. She owns a lovely pre-war duplex on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. It needs renovation and is priced accordingly…
Coldwell Banker Warburg
Feb 22, 2021
Derailed, Not Disrupted: New York’s Real Estate Market Is Rising From The Ashes
Derailed, Not Disrupted: New York’s Real Estate Market Is Rising From The Ashes
New York buyers are feeling shocked to discover that half the properties they saw last week have accepted offers. Sellers, equally…
Coldwell Banker Warburg
Feb 4, 2021
On January 20, Joseph Biden became the 46th President of the United States.
On January 20, Joseph Biden became the 46th President of the United States.
Given the enormous difficulties of attempting to manage both the COVID pandemic and the administration of vaccines, business issues will…
Coldwell Banker Warburg
Jan 27, 2021
Words Matter: Why Integrity Is Essential In Real Estate (And Everywhere Else)
Words Matter: Why Integrity Is Essential In Real Estate (And Everywhere Else)
In real estate, the facts are the facts. As the country watched the drama unfold over the past week, first at the Capitol Building and now…
Coldwell Banker Warburg
Jan 22, 2021
How To Lead A (Real Estate) Business In A Time Of Crisis
How To Lead A (Real Estate) Business In A Time Of Crisis
In 2020, leadership really mattered. Economically and medically, leadership really mattered. At the national level, where we lacked it, at…
Coldwell Banker Warburg
Jan 15, 2021
Buyers Beware Of This Advertising Tactic By Zillow And StreetEasy
Buyers Beware Of This Advertising Tactic By Zillow And StreetEasy
Technology governs the process of shopping for residential real estate like never before. During the 9 months (and counting) of the…
Coldwell Banker Warburg
Dec 15, 2020
It’s Up To Us: How The Real Estate Industry Can Help To Avoid Another NYC Shutdown
It’s Up To Us: How The Real Estate Industry Can Help To Avoid Another NYC Shutdown
The coronavirus remains contained in most of our city. New Yorkers must commit to keeping it that way. This week, New York State ranked…
Coldwell Banker Warburg
Dec 2, 2020
Investment In The Future: Real Estate Contracts Are Being Signed In New York City
Investment In The Future: Real Estate Contracts Are Being Signed In New York City
They’re back! According to a recent Bloomberg News article, analysis of cell phone records indicates that more people moved to New York…
Coldwell Banker Warburg
Nov 10, 2020
New York City’s Best Deals: The Properties Savvy Buyers Are Looking At
New York City’s Best Deals: The Properties Savvy Buyers Are Looking At
In today’s New York real estate market, buyers want value. They came out of the three-month shutdown sure that, if they choose to purchase…
Coldwell Banker Warburg
Nov 2, 2020
Strategies For New York Buyers And Sellers In COVID-Era Competitive Bidding
Strategies For New York Buyers And Sellers In COVID-Era Competitive Bidding
Competitive real estate bidding is back. Not for every property, but often enough so that both sellers and buyers require advice regarding…
Coldwell Banker Warburg
Oct 22, 2020
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