After a slowdown during the pandemic years, international buyers are officially back—and they’re setting their sights beyond Manhattan.In 2025, Queens is drawing increased attention from foreign investors looking for value, rental income, and cultural proximity. If you’re buying, selling, or investing in real estate this year, understanding this trend could give you a major edge. — Why...
What are today’s buyers really looking for in a home? It’s not just square footage or price anymore. In 2025, homebuyers across Queens are prioritizing how a home feels, functions, and supports their lifestyle, especially in a fast-paced, high-pressure city like New York. Let’s break down the three biggest design and lifestyle features shaping the housing market this year—and how they’re...
It’s no secret: mortgage rates are high—and they’re staying there. As of mid-2025, 30-year fixed rates in New York hover between 6.7% and 7.1%, making affordability the biggest hurdle for many buyers. But what’s more interesting is how people are adjusting—not quitting, but adapting. Here’s how high rates are reshaping real estate behavior across NYC (especially in Queens), and what it...
The New York City real estate market is always in motion, but mid-2025 feels different. With mortgage rates hovering near 7%, inventory still tight, and both buyers and sellers adapting, the question keeps coming up: is this a buyer’s market or a seller’s market? Let’s break it down—specifically with Queens in focus. The Data So Far in 2025 According to market analysts, the NYC median...
New York City is in the middle of a quiet housing revolution—and Queens is right at the heart of it. As office buildings sit underused, developers are transforming them into residential spaces. These office-to-apartment conversions are changing the housing map in real time, especially for buyers priced out of traditional markets. So, what does this shift mean for homebuyers in 2025? What’s...
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