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Increased Activity Reported Across the Boards

With news outlets continuing to report record numbers of home foreclosures and bankrupt states (ahem, California), the NYC real estate market is showing an increase in traffic in both the sales and rental markets, up from just a few months ago. Open houses and weekly appointment data support the fact that buyers and renters are on the move and making more property visits. The traditional rental months of May-September are acting as they have in years past: good inventory is moving quickly. The difference this year is that saavy renters know that they may likely land a property that is larger or in a more desirable neighborhood for the same or less monthly rent than they paid in 2008. On the buy side, although not a lot of new inventory will likely make it to market before the Fall, customers can shop peacefully now to find the right home. Whether it is a condo, coop or rental, the great weather and better moods are making people hit the pavement.