News: Brokerage

Agorafy App for iOS and Android now available

New York, NY Agorafy revealed the release of the official Agorafy App for iOS and Android. The Agorafy App gives open access to the most comprehensive and real time real estate listing database in New York City. Agorafy is one of the only real estate search platforms to combine both residential and commercial real estate listings for Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and all of the city’s five boroughs. Search - Quickly and easily find commercial and residential real estate in NYC’s 5 boroughs, including the use of GPS powered search capabilities. Manage - Call or email listing contacts right from the Agorafy App! Track and manage your contact history. Save your clients’ home or business location search criteria and receive notifications for new listings matching their requirements. Update - Real Estate Pros can renew on-market listings and update listing media - like photos, floor plans, and flyers - all with the touch of a button!
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The anticipated effect of Basel III and ISO 20022 implementation on commercial real estate - by Michael Zysman

The anticipated effect of Basel III and ISO 20022 implementation on commercial real estate - by Michael Zysman

July 1, 2025 is the deadline for US banks to begin to adopt Basel III banking standards and July 14, 2025 is the deadline for U.S. banks to adopt ISO 20022 messaging standards. Both will have a significant effect on the banking and commercial real estate (CRE) finance sectors.
Tri-state capital  migrates nationally amid  regulation pressure - by Reese Weaver

Tri-state capital migrates nationally amid regulation pressure - by Reese Weaver

New York tri-state multifamily investors are increasingly reallocating capital to less-regulated markets across the U.S. as rent control and legislative risk erode returns at home. With over 60% of New York City’s rental housing stock classified as rent-stabilized, the traditional value-add model — buying under-performing buildings,

The death of the generic offering memorandum: What buyers expect in 2025 - by Kimberly Zar Bloorian

The death of the generic offering memorandum: What buyers expect in 2025 - by Kimberly Zar Bloorian

There was a time when an offering memorandum (OM) was pretty bare bones, some photos, a few bullet points on income, and a rent roll thrown in at the back. That used to get the job done. Not anymore. In 2025, buyers are sharper, faster, and more selective. They’re looking
A fresh start - by Shallini Mehra and Amit Doshi

A fresh start - by Shallini Mehra and Amit Doshi

For the past several years, the New York City multifamily housing market has been defined by disruption. The combined impact of the HSTPA rent laws and a sharply higher interest rate environment has fundamentally reduced