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💸 should you rent or buy in nyc?
here’s the truth: financially, renting can make more sense short term. but that’s not the full story.
🔹 rent = lower monthly cost now
🔹 buying = stability, equity, & freedom
🔹 rent hikes average 5%/year
🔹 no more management drama or lease roulette 🏙️
🔹 your space, your rules
it’s not…
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✅ Manhattan Luxury Report: July 28 – August 3
Only 9 contracts were signed last week at $4M+ — that’s 16 fewer than the week before.
🧾 Just 8 condos and 1 townhouse.
📉 Seasonal dip or shifting momentum?
#jacobwoodre #nycrealestate #luxuryrealestate
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🛋️ ready to upgrade—but need to sell first? here’s how to buy & sell at the same time in nyc (without the stress)
🔹 list before you buy
🔹 know your market stats (sell vs. buy side)
🔹 skip the rental middle-step
🔹 contingencies? not likely… but bump clauses might save the day
yes, you can pull this off like a pro 🏡
#…
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Q2 NYC Market: Resilient Prices, Shaky Momentum
Q2 opened with a record $6.6T stock market loss and soaring bond yields. Even with all that, median NYC home prices rose 4.5%—but don’t let that fool you.
Much of that strength was due to contracts signed before the April 2nd tariff shock. Since then, activity has slowe…
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⏳ how long does it really take to buy a home in nyc?
here’s what can stretch the timeline (and how to stay ahead of it):
🔹 avg buyer sees ~15 homes over 2 months
🔹 2 weeks for due diligence
🔹 3+ weeks for mortgage commitment
🔹 co-op board approval adds time (and interviews!)
🔹 cash = way faster 🤑
✅ plan for 5+ months…
jacobwoodre
💸 should you rent or buy in nyc?
here’s the truth: financially, renting can make more sense short term. but that’s not the full story.
🔹 rent = lower monthly cost now
🔹 buying = stability, equity, & freedom
🔹 rent hikes average 5%/year
🔹 no more management drama or lease roulette 🏙️
🔹 your space, your rules
it’s not just a money move—it’s a lifestyle choice.
#jacobwoodre #nycrealestate #homebuyerhelp #realestateguide
jacobwoodre
✅ Manhattan Luxury Report: July 28 – August 3
Only 9 contracts were signed last week at $4M+ — that’s 16 fewer than the week before.
🧾 Just 8 condos and 1 townhouse.
📉 Seasonal dip or shifting momentum?
#jacobwoodre #nycrealestate #luxuryrealestate
jacobwoodre
🛋️ ready to upgrade—but need to sell first? here’s how to buy & sell at the same time in nyc (without the stress)
🔹 list before you buy
🔹 know your market stats (sell vs. buy side)
🔹 skip the rental middle-step
🔹 contingencies? not likely… but bump clauses might save the day
yes, you can pull this off like a pro 🏡
#jacobwoodre #nycrealestate #realestateguide #coopbuying
jacobwoodre
Q2 NYC Market: Resilient Prices, Shaky Momentum
Q2 opened with a record $6.6T stock market loss and soaring bond yields. Even with all that, median NYC home prices rose 4.5%—but don’t let that fool you.
Much of that strength was due to contracts signed before the April 2nd tariff shock. Since then, activity has slowed. Brooklyn’s headed for a softer quarter. And the U.S. dollar’s down nearly 11% YTD—a big green light for foreign buyers.
📎 View full market report at the link in profile!
#nycrealestate #marketupdate #foreignbuyers #brooklynrealestate #jacobwoodre
jacobwoodre
⏳ how long does it really take to buy a home in nyc?
here’s what can stretch the timeline (and how to stay ahead of it):
🔹 avg buyer sees ~15 homes over 2 months
🔹 2 weeks for due diligence
🔹 3+ weeks for mortgage commitment
🔹 co-op board approval adds time (and interviews!)
🔹 cash = way faster 🤑
✅ plan for 5+ months start to finish
✅ or cut a month with a cash deal
#jacobwoodre #nycrealestate #realestatetimeline #coopbuying