Brooklyn Real Estate Blog

Market trends, buying and selling insight, and what's actually happening in Brownstone Brooklyn right now.

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Two Similar Apartments, One Pricing Lesson

Two condos in the same Park Slope building came to market one day apart this spring. One went into contract in 23 days. The other took 57. Let’s examine what caused such different results.

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Craig Yoskowitz Craig Yoskowitz

The FARE Act Is One Year Old. Who Benefits?

The FARE Act shifted broker fees from tenants to landlords in June 2025. Here is what actually changed, what it has meant for the Brooklyn rental market, and what you need to understand now.

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Craig Yoskowitz Craig Yoskowitz

How to Maximize Your Brooklyn Rental Income

Most rental income is won or lost before the first showing. Here’s what moves the needle for Brooklyn landlords: pricing by the block, presenting the unit well, and managing the tenancy once it starts.

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Top Park Slope Dining Destinations in 2026

Park Slope has quietly become one of Brooklyn’s most interesting places to eat. These are the restaurants locals actually enjoy, from breakfast burritos and neighborhood sushi to pizza worth waiting for.

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New NYC Real Estate Commission Rules Explained

New York City changed how real estate commissions are structured. Learn the rules for buyer and seller representation, how deals are negotiated today, and what it means for both buyers and sellers in the market.

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What Is a 1031 Exchange?

A 1031 exchange can let you sell an investment property and defer the tax on your gain, but the rules are strict, the deadlines are real, and missing a step can cost you the entire benefit. Here's what you need to know.

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10 Things To Do In Prospect Heights

The Brooklyn Museum, the Botanic Garden, Prospect Park, and Vanderbilt Avenue’s restaurants all sit within a few blocks of each other. Here are ten places that show what Prospect Heights is actually about.

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Do You Need a Buyer's Agent in Brooklyn?

In Brooklyn, the difference between a good deal and a bad one often comes down to who is in your corner. Here is what buyer representation actually means in this market.

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