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Bay Ridge Made the Fast-Track List. Here's What Changes in January

Bay Ridge Made the Fast-Track List. Here's What Changes in January

On October 1, the city named Bay Ridge and Dyker Heights to its Affordable Housing Fast Track list. Starting January 1, 2027, qualifying proposals get a 90-day review and no City Council vote. Here's what changes, what stays the same, and where the Bay Ridge Triangle rezoning stands.

The Brooklyn Pulse: Condos & Co-ops — A Decade-Slow August

The Brooklyn Pulse: Condos & Co-ops — A Decade-Slow August

August was Brooklyn's slowest month for signed contracts in a decade — but the story isn't demand drying up. Inventory hit a five-year high, luxury sales over $2M surged 23%, and Carroll Gardens, Boerum Hill, and Red Hook contracts doubled. Here's what it means for buyers and sellers.

Park Slope Brownstone vs Bay Ridge Limestone: Why Priced-Out Buyers Are Falling for the Limestones

Park Slope Brownstone vs Bay Ridge Limestone: Why Priced-Out Buyers Are Falling for the Limestones

Park Slope brownstones now run $1,050–$1,150 a square foot. A few subway stops south, Bay Ridge limestones offer the same prewar detail for roughly half that. Here's why priced-out buyers are settling into the neighborhood I grew up in — and not looking back.

Buying a Co-op in NYC: A Borough-by-Borough Guide from a Brooklyn Native

Buying a Co-op in NYC: A Borough-by-Borough Guide from a Brooklyn Native

Thinking about buying a co-op in New York City? Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker Laurie Savino breaks down what buyers need to know in every borough — from Manhattan board culture to Brooklyn price points, Queens hidden gems, the Bronx, and Staten Island."

PARK SLOPE TOWNHOUSE GUIDE 2026 Width, Location & Value — Everything You Need to Know By Laurie Savino

PARK SLOPE TOWNHOUSE GUIDE 2026 Width, Location & Value — Everything You Need to Know By Laurie Savino

No two Park Slope townhouses are priced the same. Width, zone, and proximity to Prospect Park drive value more than any other factor — here's exactly what each means in dollars.

Brooklyn Real Estate Market Update Weekly Snapshot | January 24 – 30, 2026

Brooklyn Real Estate Market Update Weekly Snapshot | January 24 – 30, 2026

59 contracts signed. One neighborhood bucking the trend. And the week's priciest sale was an $8.9M Brooklyn Heights townhouse. Here's your full Brooklyn market breakdown for January 24–30.

What 3 Other Agents Couldn't Sell in 18 Months, I Sold in 4 Days

What 3 Other Agents Couldn't Sell in 18 Months, I Sold in 4 Days

After 30 years in real estate, I've learned that stale listings rarely need more patience—they need strategic vision. Here's how three properties that sat for months or years with other agents sold within days once someone saw what buyers actually needed to see.