Hello, read on for the year end real estate market recap, new/off market sales/rental listings, and check out NYC Holiday and New Years events happening now!
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Alana |
 Market Updates Year End Festivities are here and so is the end of the 2025 real estate season!
Supply of homes is down due to seasonality and will not start to pick up again until mid-Jan through mid Feb. The supply of homes has either dropped due to them being permanently removed from the market, temp removed to be put back on next year or are in contract to be sold. Despite this seasonal drop in transactions and supply of homes, this year ended on a strong note.
We had a last-minute bump in contracts signed for this late in December. Now expanding that lens to compare this year to years prior- home sales have remained steady since 2022 (the worst year since the pandemic). This is a good sign that while home sellers, buyers and renters are nervous about uncertainty right now, we are seeing things stabilize in the actual data giving everyone a sigh of relief. Now what does this mean for sellers and buyers on a macro/ micro level?
For sellers- now is your time to prepare for next year's spring season. Talk with me to get a game plan together on what needs to be done before your home goes on the market and start implementing it. You will be ahead of the game of other sellers who will start scrambling their preparation in late February. Serious buyers are out here, but you must be ready to receive them to get your home sold.
For buyers- You have had windows of opportunity all this year, this is expected to continue into the early parts of 2026. With other buyers sticking to the rental market, your chances of finding a home and negotiating a good deal with the seller increase. Speak with me to see what winning in this market looks like for you.
A side bar for foreign buyers- in addition to all that was said above, the US dollar value has decreased by around 11% since January 2025 and depending on your currency exchange, has given US housing a price cut. It has since started to rebound by 2%, settling at a 9% discount, making your window for a good deal a bit narrower. Explore this attractive option while you still can, let's talk. Link
What did you take away from this? What are your housing plans for 2026? Let's discuss!
Interest rates are currently at 6.21% according to Freddie Mac's US weekly avg. on
a 30-year fixed and display rates stabilizing as volatility has decreased. Click here.
Contract Numbers:
Manhattan had a total of 792 contracts signed. Brooklyn had a total of 480 contracts signed.
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Alana In The News  Check out the articles in the Press Section where I have been featured giving insight on using AI in real estate, when to break your lease before buying a home, and more! |
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| Off Market- Sales  | Sale- Studio in Kips Bay.
Sale- 3 bed House in Fresh Meadows.
Sale- 2 bed Condo in Battery Park City.
Sale- 2 bed Condo in Bushwick.
Sale- 1 bed Coop in the UWS.
Sale- 3 Family in Sheepshead Bay
Sale- 2 Family in Bushwick.
Sale- 3 bed Coop in Greenwich Village. Are you interested? Contact me to schedule a showing. |
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Off Market- Rentals  | I have access to rentals that are not yet on market.
Areas: Central Harlem Carnegie Hill Greenwich Village Kips Bay FiDi Flatiron Hells Kitchen UWS Midtown Hudson Heights
More coming up! Let me know if you are interested. |
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In the Marbella section of Spain lies a privately listed 4 bed 4 bath villa a short distance from the beach. Golf clubs, shopping, international schools and the like make up this coveted area.
In the past I have featured Portugal, Italy, England, France, Costa Rica and more!
Where else in the world would you like to see featured?
If you are thinking of relocating out of the country, let's connect as I have contacts in several countries. |
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Local Happenings  Bryant Park Winter Village - Through March 1st |
|  Write Your Own Ball Drop Confetti- Through Dec 29th |
|  ARTECHOUSE Holiday Special- Through Jan 4th |
|  QC Spa and Candlelight Concerts- Through Jan 3rd |
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 If you have been considering selling, this is a fantastic time to sit down with an agent
and discuss strategy.
Start by looking at the currently available inventory. If your apartment would stand
out in comparison to the competition, that's your sign to get it listed as soon as
possible.
Pricing it competitively will draw more buyers. Please feel free to reach out if you
have any questions or are considering the idea.
And remember, I am not just here to sell your home, I am here to help you reach
your goals.
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