Ulster County allows short-term rentals, but the rules you need to follow depend on where your property is located. The county itself does not directly regulate how you operate your rental. Instead, each town and village within Ulster County sets its own specific requirements for STR permits, occupancy limits, and operational standards. You must register […]
Who Has the Best AI Tools for Real Estate Agents? Top Solutions Compared
Over 87% of brokerages and agents now use AI tools daily, making the question of who has the best options less about future trends and more about current competitive advantage. The landscape includes dozens of companies offering everything from lead generation platforms to virtual staging software, but the answer depends entirely on what part of […]
Farm Hospitality Trend in Europe: Modern Agritourism Insights
Farms across Europe are opening their doors to travelers in new ways. The global agritourism market is projected to reach around €65 billion by the end of 2025, with Europe leading growth in countries like Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal. The farm hospitality trend is growing. This shift goes beyond traditional bed and breakfasts on […]
NYC Judge Bentley Greenlights $451M Pinnacle Group Auction to Summit Property Management
A major development affecting the Mamdani affordable housing plan. Judge Philip Bentley has rejected the city’s bid to delay the auction of over 5,000 rent-stabilized apartments from the bankrupt Pinnacle Group, clearing the way for a $451M stalking horse bid from Summit Property Management. 💥 The city—now under Mayor Zohran Mamdani—sought a 30-day pause to […]
SL Green’s Strategic Recalibration Of $1B NYC Assets
The New Blueprint for NYC Office What happens when NYC’s largest office landlord hits “reset” — but not in retreat, in strategy? Over the past 6 months, SL Green Realty Corp. has rolled out a playbook of asset sales, joint ventures, and opportunistic buys that reflect a sharpened strategy in a high-interest, post-pandemic office world. […]
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Vetoes COPA
NYC Housing Drama at City Hall Ends With Adams Veto on COPA on last day of 2025 On the very last day of his term, Mayor Eric Adams vetoed the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act (COPA) — a housing measure passed by the NYC Council that would’ve given nonprofits and community groups the first chance […]
Qualified Rural Opportunity Funds and Micro-Resorts
Unlocking Rural Investment Potential — With a Spotlight on Upstate New York Rural America is quietly entering a new investment era. While major cities continue to attract capital, talent, and attention, something different is happening beyond the skyline. In small towns, scenic landscapes, and overlooked communities, a powerful combination of tax incentives, changing travel behavior, […]
Micro-Resorts: Big Experiences in Small Packages
Why are Micro-Resorts redefining travel? Imagine a place that feels like a private getaway with all the charm of a luxury resort — but instead of hundreds of rooms, it offers a handful: a cozy cluster of tiny cabins, each with its own personality and purpose. This is the magic of the micro-resort. Far from […]
NYC Office to Resi Conversion: Key Insights & Opportunities
New York City’s skyline is shifting again, but this time the change is happening inside the buildings. Across Manhattan and beyond, developers are turning once-bustling office towers into much-needed housing. Office-to-residential conversion is reshaping how the city uses its space, creating new homes where desks and cubicles once stood. This movement has gained momentum as […]
Pam Liebman to brokers using StreetEasy’s Premier Agent: You’re on your own
Corcoran, Citi Habitats won’t reimburse residential real estate agent using controversial feature March 03, 2017 02:45PM By Katherine Clarke TheRealDeal.com Gary Malin and Pam Liebman (Credit: Larry Ford) Two of New York City’s largest residential brokerages, the Corcoran Group and Citi Habitats, will not reimburse agents who wish to participate in StreetEasy’s new Premier Agent […]