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The Roberto Cabrera ReportThe Roberto Cabrera Report - July 2025: “This time, Uncertainty is a Win-Win for The Buyer”Brown Harris Stevens Broker Roberto Cabrera discusses the current state of NYC's 2025 market, the current state of interest rates and the current debate among economist regarding their trajectory. He discusses how to approach the timing of a purchase and more. Filmed as part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network, powered by Brown Harris Stevens. Sign Up for the Roberto Cabrera Newsletter: www.RobertoCabrera.com Connect with Roberto Cabrera: https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-agent/roberto-cabrera This Episode Sponsored By Romer Debbas, LLP: https://romerdebbas.com...2025-07-1606 minThe Roberto Cabrera ReportThe Roberto Cabrera Report - June 2025: “How’s The Market You Ask?”In this episode, Brown Harris Stevens Broker Roberto Cabrera discusses the state of the Manhattan market, including real volume as measured by monthly contracts signed activity, as well as the market climate index depicting market trends. Filmed as part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network, powered by Brown Harris Stevens. Sign Up for the Roberto Cabrera Newsletter: www.RobertoCabrera.com Connect with Roberto Cabrera: https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-agent/roberto-cabrera This Episode Sponsored By Romer Debbas, LLP: https://romerdebbas.com/ Brown Harri...2025-06-1004 minThe Roberto Cabrera ReportThe Roberto Cabrera Report - May 2025: "Are You Positioned for the Turn?"In this episode, Brown Harris Stevens Broker Roberto Cabrera breaks down the difference between short-term volatility and long-term market trends. He shares insights on why understanding these fluctuations is crucial—and how smart positioning today can help you stay ahead of future economic shifts. Whether you're an investor, agent, or buyer, Roberto offers valuable perspective on how to plan strategically in an ever-changing market. Filmed as part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network, powered by Brown Harris Stevens. Sign Up for the Roberto Cabrera Newsletter: www.RobertoCabrera.com Connect with...2025-05-1304 min
Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationThe Greenest Buildings Are Already Built with Carol Quillen of The National Trust for Historic Preservation | Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 180In Episode 180 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel (The Engel Team) and Roberto Cabrera (Roberto Cabrera) welcome Carol Quillen, President of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, for a compelling discussion titled The Greenest Buildings Are Already Built. Carol explores why preserving and adaptively reusing historic structures can be more environmentally efficient than new construction, offering a fresh perspective grounded in climate-conscious preservation.
Key takeaways include how adaptive reuse reduces carbon footprint, the economic and environmental benefits of preserving existing buildings, and why historic preservation plays an essential role in sustainable urban pl...2025-04-1754 minBoroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationThe Greenest Buildings Are Already Built with Carol Quillen of The National Trust for Historic Preservation | Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 180In Episode 180 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel (The Engel Team) and Roberto Cabrera (Roberto Cabrera) welcome Carol Quillen, President of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, for a compelling discussion titled The Greenest Buildings Are Already Built. Carol explores why preserving and adaptively reusing historic structures can be more environmentally efficient than new construction, offering a fresh perspective grounded in climate-conscious preservation.
Key takeaways include how adaptive reuse reduces carbon footprint, the economic and environmental benefits of preserving existing buildings, and why historic preservation plays an essential role in sustainable urban pl...2025-04-1754 min
Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationTariffs & Industry Impacts on Real Estate with Scott Hobbs & Jonathan Miller | Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 179In Episode 179 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel (The Engel Team) and Roberto Cabrera (Roberto Cabrera) are joined by Scott Hobbs of Hobbs Inc. and Jonathan Miller of Miller Samuel to analyze how rising tariffs and trade policies are impacting construction, pricing, and market dynamics in luxury real estate.
Key takeaways include the impact of import duties on material costs, how supply-chain disruptions are shifting development timelines and budgets, and what these trends mean for U.S. builders, developers, and investors confronting today’s pricing pressures. This episode offers grounded insight into ho...2025-04-101h 05Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationTariffs & Industry Impacts on Real Estate with Scott Hobbs & Jonathan Miller | Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 179In Episode 179 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel (The Engel Team) and Roberto Cabrera (Roberto Cabrera) are joined by Scott Hobbs of Hobbs Inc. and Jonathan Miller of Miller Samuel to analyze how rising tariffs and trade policies are impacting construction, pricing, and market dynamics in luxury real estate.
Key takeaways include the impact of import duties on material costs, how supply-chain disruptions are shifting development timelines and budgets, and what these trends mean for U.S. builders, developers, and investors confronting today’s pricing pressures. This episode offers grounded insight into ho...2025-04-101h 05The Roberto Cabrera ReportThe Roberto Cabrera Report – April 2025: “The Silver Lining is Lower Rates…FOR NOW”Brown Harris Stevens Broker Roberto Cabrera discusses the silver lining of low rates in the midst of this new tariffed environment; but how long might it last? Is there perhaps a small window of opportunity here for those who need to finance? Filmed as part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network, powered by Brown Harris Stevens. Sign Up for the Roberto Cabrera Newsletter: www.RobertoCabrera.com Connect with Roberto Cabrera: https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-ag... Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the co...2025-04-1004 min
Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationReal Estate Technology with Jocelyn Vos of Final Offer & Bob Lachance of Riva Global | Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 178In Episode 178 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel (The Engel Team) and Roberto Cabrera (Roberto Cabrera) welcome Jocelyn Vos of Final Offer, and Bob Lachance, CEO of Reva Global, for a timely discussion on the seismic impact of technology in real estate operations. From auction-style platforms enabling live offers to AI-powered virtual assistants streamlining workflows, this episode explores how tech is redefining transactions, agent roles, and client experiences in luxury markets.
Key takeaways include the growth of digital platforms in enabling faster sales cycles, how virtual assistants boost productivity, and why these too...2025-04-031h 01Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationReal Estate Technology with Jocelyn Vos of Final Offer & Bob Lachance of Riva Global | Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 178In Episode 178 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel (The Engel Team) and Roberto Cabrera (Roberto Cabrera) welcome Jocelyn Vos of Final Offer, and Bob Lachance, CEO of Reva Global, for a timely discussion on the seismic impact of technology in real estate operations. From auction-style platforms enabling live offers to AI-powered virtual assistants streamlining workflows, this episode explores how tech is redefining transactions, agent roles, and client experiences in luxury markets.
Key takeaways include the growth of digital platforms in enabling faster sales cycles, how virtual assistants boost productivity, and why these too...2025-04-031h 01
Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationExploring Western Canada Real Estate: Randy Dyck (eXp Realty), Zahra Jiwa, and Rez Jiwa (RE/MAX) | Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 177In Episode 177 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel (The Engel Team) and Roberto Cabrera (Roberto Cabrera) dive into the thriving real estate markets of Western Canada. Featuring three leading experts—Randy Dyck (eXp Realty), Zahra Jiwa, and Rez Jiwa (RE/MAX)—this episode explores trends and opportunities across British Columbia, Alberta, and beyond, including luxury family properties and cross-border investor demand.
Key takeaways include insights into regional buyer motivations, investment hotspots, and the effects of international demand shaping Canadian luxury real estate. The conversation is grounded in firsthand market experience—no speculation included...2025-03-271h 02Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationExploring Western Canada Real Estate: Randy Dyck (eXp Realty), Zahra Jiwa, and Rez Jiwa (RE/MAX) | Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 177In Episode 177 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel (The Engel Team) and Roberto Cabrera (Roberto Cabrera) dive into the thriving real estate markets of Western Canada. Featuring three leading experts—Randy Dyck (eXp Realty), Zahra Jiwa, and Rez Jiwa (RE/MAX)—this episode explores trends and opportunities across British Columbia, Alberta, and beyond, including luxury family properties and cross-border investor demand.
Key takeaways include insights into regional buyer motivations, investment hotspots, and the effects of international demand shaping Canadian luxury real estate. The conversation is grounded in firsthand market experience—no speculation included...2025-03-271h 02The Roberto Cabrera ReportThe Roberto Cabrera Report - February 2025 - "Let the Games Begin"Brown Harris Stevens Broker Roberto Cabrera discusses the current state of NYC's 2025 market, the uptick in offers, important market data, the significant shift in buyer sentiment and their acclimation to mortgage rates, and more. Filmed as part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network, powered by Brown Harris Stevens. Sign Up for the Roberto Cabrera Newsletter: RobertoCabrera.com Connect with Roberto Cabrera: https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-agent/roberto-cabrera rown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more t...2025-02-1204 minThe Roberto Cabrera ReportThe Roberto Cabrera Report - January 2025: "It Is What It Is - Seize the Market You're In"From interest and mortgage rates to market perception, learn about factors impacting the current Manhattan real estate market from Brown Harris Steven’s Broker Roberto Cabrera. Filmed as part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network, powered by Brown Harris Stevens. Sign Up for the Roberto Cabrera Newsletter: www.RobertoCabrera.com Connect with Roberto Cabrera: https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-agent/roberto-cabrera Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New J...2025-01-2703 min
Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationGilded Age in New York with Phillip James Dodd | Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 160In Episode 160 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera are joined by Phillip James Dodd, renowned architect, author, and authority on Gilded Age architecture. Together they explore the grandeur of New York's most opulent era and how its design principles continue to shape today’s luxury homes.
Takeaways include how elite tastes from the 19th century influence modern mansion design, how preservation and craftsmanship remain central to luxury real estate, and why the values of proportion, materials, and classical beauty are making a comeback in new residential construction.
Wa...2024-11-141h 07The Roberto Cabrera ReportThe Roberto Cabrera Report - November 2024: "Quo vadis?"From the recent Presidential election to inflation and more, learn about factors impacting the current Manhattan real estate market from Brown Harris Steven’s Broker Roberto Cabrera. Filmed as part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network, powered by Brown Harris Stevens. Sign Up for the Roberto Cabrera Newsletter: www.RobertoCabrera.com Connect with Roberto Cabrera: https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-ag... Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, Ne...2024-11-1304 minThe Roberto Cabrera ReportThe Roberto Cabrera Report - October 2024: "Translation? Equilibrium!"Brown Harris Stevens Broker Roberto Cabrera shares his positive outlook on the Manhattan market, as well as the recent ease in interest rates and what it means for the market's future. Filmed as part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network, powered by Brown Harris Stevens. Sign Up for the Roberto Cabrera Newsletter: www.RobertoCabrera.com Connect with Roberto Cabrera: https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-ag... Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across fou...2024-11-1304 min
Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationDubai Real Estate with David Schmidt & Petri Mannila of Knight Frank | Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 161Join us for Season 4, Episode 161 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, as hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera explore Dubai’s dynamic luxury real estate market with special guests David Schmidt and Petri Mannila of Knight Frank. From architectural splendor and beachfront estates to global investor trends and high-rise living, they uncover what makes Dubai a magnet for international buyers—and what's driving momentum in 2025.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAiJx1iQeH4
Listen on Podbean: https://www.boroughsandburbs.com/1444222/episodes/161-dubai-real-estate
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Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationElection Effects on Real Estate with Jonathan Miller & Frances Katzen | Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 159In Episode 159 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera talk with Jonathan Miller of Miller Samuel and Frances Katzen of Douglas Elliman to explore how U.S. election cycles impact real estate markets. They analyze how candidate housing policies, zoning outcomes, and fiscal stances influence buyers, sellers, and strategic investment decisions.
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How election rhetoric around property tax, zoning reform, and housing affordability plays out in local market behavior
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Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationAppraisals and Lending with Michael Vargas & Chuck Threshie | Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 158n Season 4, Episode 158 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera welcome Michael Vargas of Vanderbilt Appraisal and Chuck Threshie of Total Mortgage to discuss the critical interplay between appraisals, lending practices, and market value in today’s evolving real estate landscape. They explore how rising interest rates and changing underwriting standards are impacting pricing, financing options, and transaction confidence.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nCZutyz2R0
Listen on Podbean: https://www.boroughsandburbs.com/1444222/episodes/boroughs‑burbs‑158‑appraisals‑and‑lending
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Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationDoes the Kitchen Make the Home? with Bob Bakes & Eric Tchorz | Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 157In Season 4, Episode 157 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera are joined by Bob Bakes of Bakes & Kropp Fine Cabinetry and Eric Tchorz of Faithful Countertops. They dig into the heart of home design to ask: Does the kitchen make the home? Discover how kitchens serve not only as functional space but also as emotional centers that dramatically affect home value and buyer appeal.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nCZutyz2R0
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Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationBeing a Successful Buyer’s Agent with Jon Butler & Eli Karon | Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 156In Season 4, Episode 156 of Boroughs & Burbs, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera are joined by top buyer’s agents Jonathan “Jon” Butler and Eli Karon of Douglas Elliman. They share actionable insights on negotiation tactics, client communication, and navigating competitive luxury markets with precision and finesse.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Si3XJJmg-5I
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Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationRenovate or Rebuild with Ryan Salvatore & Mary Burr | Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 155In Season 4, Episode 155 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera welcome https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J15Jbm8f6oo
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Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationDecorate Like a Decorator with Meghan De Maria & Courtney Yanni | Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 154In Season 4, Episode 154 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera sit down with interior design leaders Meghan De Maria and Courtney Yanni of Moss Design. Together they explore how curated spaces—from color palettes to statement furnishings—elevate luxury listings and connect emotionally with buyers.
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Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationThe Importance of Property Management with Matt Felner & Dylan Pichulik | Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 153In Season 4, Episode 153 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera speak with property management experts Matt Felner of Felner Corporation and Dylan Pichulik of XL Property Management. They dive into how best-in-class property management supports asset preservation, tenant retention, and the long-term growth of luxury real estate portfolios.
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Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationChecking in on Chicago with Carrie McCormick | Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 152In Season 4, Episode 152 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera sit down with luxury market specialist Carrie McCormick, a top producer with @properties Christie’s International Real Estate in Chicago. Carrie discusses current neighborhood pricing trends, buyer sentiment shifts, and design drivers shaping the evolving Windy City real estate landscape.
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Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationEquestrian Properties with Robin Compagno & Sheridan Sturm in Las Vegas Nevada | Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 151In Season 4, Episode 151 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera are joined by luxury equestrian property specialists https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iruCoGAOW8A
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Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationWhy Top Interior Designers, Architects & Builders Should Collaborate with Melanie Calder Russo, Alexander Gorlin & Vincent Di Salvo | Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 147In Season 4, Episode 147 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera are joined by Melanie Calder Russo of Calder Design Group, Alexander Gorlin of Alexander Gorlin Architects, and Vincent Di Salvo of Di Salvo NYC. They explore how close collaboration between designers, architects, and builders enhances luxury real estate—highlighting shared vision, referral synergy, and seamless workflow across high-end build projects.
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Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationLuxury Car Storage with Gigi Huang and Johnny Hatem Jr. | Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 145Join hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera in Episode 145 of Boroughs & Burbs for a fascinating exploration of luxury car storage, a niche but growing segment of the real estate market. Guests Gigi Huang and Johnny Hatem Jr. from Douglas Elliman, dive into the world of high-end car collectors and the specialized facilities designed to house their prized vehicles. They discuss the unique demands of this market, from climate-controlled environments to bespoke security systems, and how these spaces cater to affluent clients in New York City and beyond. The episode also covers emerging trends, investment opportunities, and the intersection of...2024-07-111h 09The Roberto Cabrera ReportThe Roberto Cabrera Report - July 2024: "Reports of My Death Are Greatly Exaggerated" - The Manhattan BuyerBrown Harris Stevens Broker Roberto Cabrera shares his positive outlook on the Manhattan market, as well as the recent ease in interest rates and what it means for the market's future. Roberto also discusses the city’s need to incentivize housing development. Connect with Roberto Cabrera here: https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-ag... Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://www.bhsusa.com/ #RobertoCabrera #realestate #nyc #hous...2024-07-1105 min
Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationExploring Portugal. We unpack Portugal’s rise as a global property destination| Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 144
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Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationThe Bronx Show: investment hotspots and emerging neighborhoods| Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 143Hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera take listeners into the heart of Bronx real estate with guests Orion Jones (The Real Deal) and Sharene Long with De’Janai Brown from Douglas Elliman. This episode uncovers migration‑driven demand, valuation trends, and emerging Bronx neighborhoods attracting investment. They break down pricing shifts, rental dynamics, and strategic development initiatives reshaping property opportunities—from transit‑oriented corridors to creative adaptive reuse. A must‑listen for anyone interested in the next frontier of NYC’s evolving market.
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Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationThe Full Fee Agent in 2024. principles from the Steve Shull and Christoper Voss bestseller | Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 142Hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera welcome back Steve Shull, whose collaboration with Chris Voss on The Full Fee Agent reshaped his negotiation approach. The episode unpacks key strategies inspired by Never Split the Difference—like mirroring techniques—and how agents can confidently command full commissions. Through real-world examples and actionable insights, Steve illustrates how reframing value and leveraging psychology can transform agent-client dynamics and elevate career performance.
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Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationHousing Options for the Elderly in Connecticut, Florida and Rhode Island | Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 140Hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera tackle senior housing trends and the evolving landscape of eldercare accommodations. Join us as we explore innovative housing options for the elderly with our esteemed guests: Russell Barksdale from Waveny Lifecare Network in New Canaan, CT, Anthony Gonzalez of Watermark Communities in West Palm Beach, Florida and Graham Willoughby owner/operator of Commonwealth House in Warwick. Rhode Island. From vibrant retirement communities to age-friendly urban developments, we uncover the latest trends and solutions for providing comfort, convenience, and care to our aging population. Don't miss this enlightening discussion on reimagining housing for seniors, wher...2024-05-311h 04
Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationDesigning NevelHaus, a pioneering mixed-use urban development redefining sustainable living | Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 139Hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera feature Drew Stuart of INC NYC, Josh Gelb of JSR Development, along with Miriam Silver Verga and Hillary Kaplan from Mimi and Hill. They provide an inside look at NevelHaus—a pioneering mixed-use urban development redefining sustainable living in Stone Ridge, NY. Covering architectural vision, modular techniques, community integration, and environmental design, the guest panel illustrates how NevelHaus melds contemporary aesthetics with neighborhood context. This episode unpacks how the project balances density with design, sustainability with affordability, and development with local identity.youtube.com+8ivoox.com+8feeds.buzzsprout.com+8
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2024-05-231h 01The Roberto Cabrera ReportThe Roberto Cabrera Report - May 2024: It’s All About the RentalsHost and Brown Harris Stevens Agent Roberto Cabrera goes discusses details about the rental market, the shifting landscape of NYC real estate, why you should take advantage of current opportunities, and much more. Connect with Roberto Cabrera: https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-agent/roberto-cabrera Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida. https://www.bhsusa.com/ #RobertoCabrera #realestate #nyc #housingmarket2024-05-1602 min
Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationKnight Frank’s The Wealth Report 2024: The Next Chapter with Liam Bailey, Global Head of Research | Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 138Hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera sit down with Liam Bailey, Global Head of Research at Knight Frank, to unpack the 2024 edition of The Wealth Report. They explore high-net-worth investor behavior, emerging global wealth hotspots such as Portugal and Dubai, trends in luxury residential markets, ESG-driven preferences, and how younger generations are reshaping investment strategies. A data-driven perspective on how global macro-conditions and geopolitical events are influencing residential and commercial real estate markets.knightfrank.com+15iVoox+15YouTube+15
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Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationI Wanna Be a Millionaire So Freakin Bad: What You Can Buy for Under $1 Million | Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 137Hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera convene top agents from coast to coast—McKenzie Ryan in New York City, Cindy Carvel & Misty Frasier in Manhattan Beach, and Michele Sullivan in Las Vegas—to explore how the $1 million price point now stretches in the most competitive markets. What neighborhoods still offer value? Which property types deliver greatest ROI? The panel shares their insider strategies for maximizing purchase power amid rising prices and mortgage rates, offering a smart lens on affordability and opportunity in luxury-adjacent markets. This is a reality check on what “millionaire” status actually buys today. YouTube+5iVoox+5YouTube+5
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Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationShaking Up Real Estate: A Vision from Jason Haber | Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 136Hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera are joined by Jason Haber, Compass agent, author, and co-founder of the Clear Cooperation Coalition. This episode tackles the future of real estate commissions, lawsuits rocking the brokerage model, and why Jason believes cooperation and transparency are essential to rebuilding trust. As one of the leading voices advocating for reform, Jason outlines what's next for buyers, sellers, and agents in a post-litigation landscape. This is not just a hot take—it’s a battle plan.
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Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationLive from San Antonio! redefining San Antonio’s growth trajectory | Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 135Hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera are live on location in San Antonio, Texas, joined by top Douglas Elliman agents Gordon von Broock and David Lozano. The episode takes listeners on a deep dive into the city's booming luxury market: uncovering what’s fueling demand, how first-time institutional investors are entering the scene, and which emerging neighborhoods are redefining San Antonio’s growth trajectory. Expect data on pricing trends, buyer migration patterns, and strategic opportunities in one of America’s fastest-growing real estate hubs.YouTube+7YouTube+7Buzzsprout+7
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Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationAffordable and Workforce Housing | Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 134Hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera are joined by Peter Neill and Ron Lockhart of GSP Real Estate, along with James Nelson of Avison Young. The episode explores innovative strategies for addressing housing affordability through workforce housing projects. The panel dives into public-private partnerships, emerging financing models, and scalable development solutions—offering agents and investors actionable insights into how they can support both growth and accessibility in evolving markets.
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Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationThe Long Island Show with Maria Babaev, Enzo Morabito, Tom Tripodi & Peter Halpin | Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 133In Season 4, Episode 133 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera explore Long Island’s luxury market from the North Shore to the Hamptons with four Douglas Elliman standouts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mk5Pe8scbcU
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Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationEvery Room Tells a Story with Philip Gorrivan & DJ Carey | Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 132In Season 4, Episode 132 of Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation, hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera welcome https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7XmW2375R4
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Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationBoroughs & Burbs 120 || NYC End of Year Market ReportSend us a text
Join us this week on Boroughs & Burbs as we wrap up an eventful year in New York City's real estate market and set our sights on what lies ahead in 2024. In this special year-end recap, we're taking a deep dive into the trends, challenges, and opportunities that defined the past year in NYC real estate. Our seasoned experts, Roberto Cabrera and Jonathan Miller from Miller Samuel, bring their unparalleled insights to the table. From shifting market dynamics and pricing trends to the impact of external factors, we'll provide a comprehensive analysis to help...2024-01-111h 06
Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationBoroughs & Burbs 102 || The Housing Market Down Under: Sydney, AustraliaSend us a text
Get ready for an enlightening episode of "Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation"! In Episode #102, we're taking a global perspective as we delve into the fascinating real estate dynamics of Sydney, Australia.
Our special guest, Dominic Longcroft, will shed light on some intriguing aspects of the Sydney housing market that might surprise you:
🏠 Did you know that realtors in Sydney earn a salary, setting a unique precedent in the real estate world?
🏠 Most houses are sold within a brisk 6-week process, culminating in an auction right on the...2023-08-241h 05
Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationBoroughs & Burbs 98 || Long Island City After AmazonSend us a text
Long Island City is becoming one of NYC's fashionable enclaves. Once a major manufacturing hub, LIC now boasts an thriving arts scene, gorgeous waterfront parks, and countless dining and entertainment options moments from Manhattan.The latest episode of "Boroughs & Burbs: The National Real Estate Conversation"! Episode #98 takes a deep dive into the ever-evolving real estate landscape of Long Island City.
Long Island City (LIC) first caught our attention as a finalist for Amazon's HQ2 headquarters due to its prime location, amenities, proximity to airports, and a burgeoning pool of talent. But...2023-08-1056 minBoroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationBoroughs & Burbs 90 || The New Jersey Show with Tom Crooks and Allison MaguireSend us a text
Explore the New Jersey market with two local experts. What can I get for $1.5 million in Montclair? How much will $1 million get me in Fair Haven? What does New Jersey offer transplants compared to Long Island and Connecticut? Which areas are most commutable? Where is the New Jersey marketing heading? Join my experts for a conversation on all things New Jersey.
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DUMBO's waterfront luxury, Williamsburg's vibrant cultural appeal, and Brooklyn Heights' historic charm have fueled rising prices. Park Slope's relaxed yet sophisticated lifestyle and proximity to Prospect Park have attracted demand. Meanwhile, the Tech Hub in DUMBO and the Brooklyn Navy Yard, along with Brooklyn's diverse food scene, have fostered innovation and business growth, enhancing the borough's real estate market. These neighborhoods embody prime locations, cultural richness, technological advancements, and culinary excellence, attracting residents, investors, and entrepreneurs. Join my experts for a conversation on all things Brooklyn.
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Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationBoroughs & Burbs 88 || The Aspen Show 💰 where the median home costs $14.55 million 🤔Send us a text
#88 The Aspen Show
Forbes says the median home in Aspen costs $14.55 million. This week we explore Aspen with the 3 men who know it best. Who better than the current third term Mayor of Aspen, Mayor Torre, to explain the city's views on tourism, affordable housing and short term rentals? To understand the long-term evolution of Aspen's appeal we have Jim Horowitz, founder of the Jazz Aspen Snowmass festival, now in its 32nd season. (Foo Fighters? Billy Idol?) Finally, to understand the real estate market there we have one of the top ag...2023-05-261h 05
Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationBoroughs & Burbs 84 || ”The Full Fee Agent” with Steve Shull (top author and real estate coach)Send us a text
If you only read one business book this year, make it "Never Split the Difference" because it will change your life. It changed mine, and it changed the life of Steve Shull, a Superbowl champion who became a massively successful realtor and real estate coach. Steve took the principals in that groundbreaking book and applied them to the real estate industry in the new book, "The Full Fee Agent", a radical new approach that will free you from the old way of doing things and make more money.
Steve says when he...2023-05-011h 09Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationBoroughs & Burbs 77 || Transform with FabricSend us a text
How experts use it to transform a home!
"Boroughs & Burbs" is a weekly show hosted by John Engel of Douglas Elliman and Roberto Cabrera of Brown Harris Stevens. The show takes place on Zoom and is then re-broadcast on YouTube. Boroughs & 'Burbs provides an in-depth look at the real estate market in New York City, its suburbs, and has expanded to include all of the markets important to New Yorkers, with a focus on the latest trends, market updates, and expert insights. The show is hosted by two experienced real estate professionals...2023-02-241h 16
Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationBoroughs & Burbs 61 || State of the Market with Lisa Lippman and Louise Phillips ForbesSend us a text
Episode 61: State of the Market
with industry powerhouses Lisa Lippman & Louise Phillips Forbes
Lisa Lippman, last years #1 agent at Brown Harris Stevens, now with 35 listings
Louise Phillips Forbes, top team leader at Brown Harris Stevens, now with 23 listings
With so many conflicting headlines and opinions out there...
What are they telling their clients?
What's really happening?
What do they expect?
These two are going to help us sift through the noise...2022-10-101h 08Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationBoroughs & Burbs 61 || State of the Market with Lisa Lippman and Louise Phillips ForbesSend us a text
Episode 61: State of the Market
with industry powerhouses Lisa Lippman & Louise Phillips Forbes
Lisa Lippman, last years #1 agent at Brown Harris Stevens, now with 35 listings
Louise Phillips Forbes, top team leader at Brown Harris Stevens, now with 23 listings
With so many conflicting headlines and opinions out there...
What are they telling their clients?
What's really happening?
What do they expect?
These two are going to help us sift through the noise...2022-10-101h 08Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationBoroughs & Burbs 55: Thinking of Downsizing? The Show on Small Houses with Sheri KoonesSend us a text
What is Downsizing? Downsizing and the Small House Movement.
📝 "The ongoing pandemic has changed the way we live. Many have left the big city, are working from home, and not going out as much. We have all heard about how our homes have to be healthier, more efficient, more flexible, and perhaps a bit bigger to accommodate all of this. Nobody follows these trends more closely than author Sheri Koones, who has written many books on home design, with the latest being "Bigger Than Tiny, Smaller Than Average."
_____These homes are not...2022-09-171h 06Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationBoroughs & Burbs 55: Thinking of Downsizing? The Show on Small Houses with Sheri KoonesSend us a text
What is Downsizing? Downsizing and the Small House Movement.
📝 "The ongoing pandemic has changed the way we live. Many have left the big city, are working from home, and not going out as much. We have all heard about how our homes have to be healthier, more efficient, more flexible, and perhaps a bit bigger to accommodate all of this. Nobody follows these trends more closely than author Sheri Koones, who has written many books on home design, with the latest being "Bigger Than Tiny, Smaller Than Average."
_____These homes are not...2022-09-171h 06Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationBoroughs & Burbs 54: ”Bracing for An Economic Hurricane” with Stephen Lascher & David PerrySend us a text
"Bracing for an Economic Hurricane"
"That hurricane is right out there down the road coming our way. We don't know if it's a minor one or Superstorm Sandy. You better brace yourself," said Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorganChase onstage at a conference just yesterday. What does this all mean? What does it mean for the luxury real estate market? What does it mean for the not-so-luxury real estate market? At what point do rising rates have a material effect on market performance and valuations? Will banks change their lending standards as a res...2022-06-061h 10Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationBoroughs & Burbs 54: ”Bracing for An Economic Hurricane” with Stephen Lascher & David PerrySend us a text
"Bracing for an Economic Hurricane"
"That hurricane is right out there down the road coming our way. We don't know if it's a minor one or Superstorm Sandy. You better brace yourself," said Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorganChase onstage at a conference just yesterday. What does this all mean? What does it mean for the luxury real estate market? What does it mean for the not-so-luxury real estate market? At what point do rising rates have a material effect on market performance and valuations? Will banks change their lending standards as a res...2022-06-061h 10Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationBoroughs & Burbs 52: The Martha’s Vineyard Show with Britt Bast and Cheri Mason of MVLandVestSend us a text
The Martha's Vineyard Show
Martha's Vineyard has a reputation for being a popular and affluent summer community with fabulous beaches and authentic New England charm. Who is coming to Martha's Vineyard, and why? And how has that changed? As New York area realtors we want to know why Martha's Vineyard is not like other affluent beachy communities like the Hamptons or its island neighbors Nantucket and Block Island.
- Martha's Vineyard is 96 square miles, compared to 70 in East Hampton (including east to Montauk). Block Island is only 9.7 square miles (and 40% of...2022-05-251h 09Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationBoroughs & Burbs 52: The Martha’s Vineyard Show with Britt Bast and Cheri Mason of MVLandVestSend us a text
The Martha's Vineyard Show
Martha's Vineyard has a reputation for being a popular and affluent summer community with fabulous beaches and authentic New England charm. Who is coming to Martha's Vineyard, and why? And how has that changed? As New York area realtors we want to know why Martha's Vineyard is not like other affluent beachy communities like the Hamptons or its island neighbors Nantucket and Block Island.
- Martha's Vineyard is 96 square miles, compared to 70 in East Hampton (including east to Montauk). Block Island is only 9.7 square miles (and 40% of...2022-05-251h 09Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationBoroughs & Burbs 51: ”Designing on a Dime” Sergio Mercado and Jennifer Cohler Mason on What’s Classic and TimelessSend us a text
"Everything he turns his attention to is done artfully" clients say of Sergio Mercado
Roberto and I periodically ask expert Lisa Ben-Isvy when we want to talk to the very best in design business. Why? We look to design when we want to make sense of a turbulent real estate market. New York's best designers are the tastemakers for the world. They are good listeners and the best of them have an instinctive feel for where the market is going. Theirs is a more collaborative process with their clients than is found...2022-05-131h 05Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationBoroughs & Burbs 50: ”Can Housing Keep Rising” A Conversation with Jonathan Miller on Rising RatesSend us a text
Where Is the New Normal?
The news is very confusing these days. There are many contradictions. We hear talk of a bubble and runaway housing costs are met with Fed tightening and the end of the stimulus. We know Millenials are starting families, experiencing record-low unemployment and rising wages. And yet record inflation, supply chain problems, rising energy prices and rising commodity prices seem to add a level of uncertainty not seen in our lifetime. Oh, and robots will take our jobs, and we could experience world war. So, we are...2022-05-131h 06Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationBoroughs & Burbs 51: ”Designing on a Dime” Sergio Mercado and Jennifer Cohler Mason on What’s Classic and TimelessSend us a text
"Everything he turns his attention to is done artfully" clients say of Sergio Mercado
Roberto and I periodically ask expert Lisa Ben-Isvy when we want to talk to the very best in design business. Why? We look to design when we want to make sense of a turbulent real estate market. New York's best designers are the tastemakers for the world. They are good listeners and the best of them have an instinctive feel for where the market is going. Theirs is a more collaborative process with their clients than is found...2022-05-131h 05Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationBoroughs & Burbs 47: ”Mexico is Hot” What You Need to Know about this Rising Real Estate MarketSend us a text
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What About Mexico?
With more than a million expats estimated to live there, Mexico is far and away the most popular destination for North Americans looking to move abroad. But—with so many places to choose from—where in Mexico should you move? It’s a very large country, after all.
Alexandra Demou is the founding owner of Welcome Home Mexico, a relocation and real estate company b...2022-04-011h 05Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationBoroughs & Burbs 44: Noah Rosenblatt of Urban Digs on the New York MarketSend us a text
Noah Rosenblatt
CEO of Urban Digs and host of Talking Manhattan on the New York City Market
Urban Digs is the source for real-time stats on the New York real estate market. Nobody tracks movement in the market like Noah. Given that we are coming out of a pandemic crisis, and war dominates the headlines, what can we expect?
Manhattan Supply is below the levels of the last three years. What market conditions are needed for supply to come back?
Manhattan New Active Listings is rising, a...2022-03-251h 03Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationBoroughs & Burbs 45: Governor Ned Lamont. Conversation on Real Estate and the Connecticut EconomySend us a text
Boroughs & Burbs Episode 45:
Governor Ned Lamont & DECD Commissioner David Lehman
Conversation on Real Estate and the Connecticut Economy
What's the outlook for the Connecticut economy and our real estate market in particular? We just experienced our best year in the last 20 years. Rising prices and record deal-flow. The state has a surplus and is cutting property taxes. But, facing labor shortages, supply chain challenges, the war in Ukraine, record gas prices and 7% inflation we have to ask ourselves can the Connecticut rebound continue? Is the inbound migration, particularly from N...2022-03-251h 05Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationBoroughs & Burbs 41: Ari Harkov on the NYC & Brooklyn Markets and Running a Top Real Estate TeamSend us a text
🧧Ari Harkov on the New York City and Brooklyn Markets and How to Run a Top Real Estate Team Here
Most people know him as leader of a top team in the nation, ranked every year since 2014 in the Wall St. Journal's list of "Best Real Estate Agents" and "Top 250 Teams in the USA". They did 217 deals last year totalling $432 million and $70 million of that was in December! (Maybe Ari is taking a rest on a beach this month?)
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Or, binge watc...2022-03-251h 08Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationBoroughs & Burbs #40 Candidate Bob Stefanowski: Critical Issues for Connecticut’s Real Estate EconomySend us a text
Bob Stefanowski Gets Real with Realtors
Connecticut's housing market is way out of balance from Greenwich to Bridgeport. We had a very frank, LIVE zoom conversation with quite possibly the next Governor of Connecticut on the critical issues that affect our ability to be competitive, and ultimately play out in our housing market. We list 10 questions below we'll ask Bob on tax policy, transportation, school-choice, crime, state-vs-local control & how he would have handled the pandemic response.
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Or, binge watch all 40 show...2022-02-111h 00Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationBoroughs & Burbs #38 Super-Lux Condos at $2500 psf Selling in New Canaan and Westport. Who’s Buying?Send us a text
In Fairfield County, Connecticut the builders are betting big on LUXURY condos. The biggest and best of them are Selling For Record Prices, Topping out at $2500 per square foot. Who is Buying, Why and Will The Party Continue?
The Mill Westport, by Coastal Construction, are 30 luxury residences starting at $1,655,000.
Bankside House, along the Saugatuck River in Westport, is being built by David Waldman
For the first time Ultra-Luxury condominiums are selling across Fairfield County for more than $1000 per square foot. They range from townhouse to apartment designs an...2022-01-281h 11Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationBoroughs & Burbs #37: A Conversation About Real Estate w/ Tony Fox, Scott Hobbs & Michael GoldenbergSend us a text
Episode #37 featuring Scott Hobbs, Tony Fox II and Greg Heym
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We are at a critical juncture in the history of New York, the moment after which New York will remake itself once again. In the final days of the pandemic big bets are being made on the future of office space, retail, work from home and the importance of commuting.
Roberto Cabrera - With 20 ye...2022-01-181h 09Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationBoroughs & Burbs 36: NYC Real Estate ”What We Can Expect in 2022” (Greg Heym & Kevin Kovesci)Send us a text
State of the Market: Greg Heym & Kevin Kovesci
We'll talk to Greg Heym and Kevin Kovesci, our experts in New York about the effect of the pandemic and the election on the New York and suburban real estate markets.
These two know where the market is moving and so we expect to have a spirited discussion on:
-Where is the buying opportunity in New York right now?
-Interest rate movements. Where are they headed in 2022 and beyond and will they have an impact on price or i...2021-12-031h 10Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationBoroughs & Burbs 36: NYC Real Estate ”What We Can Expect in 2022” (Greg Heym & Kevin Kovesci)Send us a text
State of the Market: Greg Heym & Kevin Kovesci
We'll talk to Greg Heym and Kevin Kovesci, our experts in New York about the effect of the pandemic and the election on the New York and suburban real estate markets.
These two know where the market is moving and so we expect to have a spirited discussion on:
-Where is the buying opportunity in New York right now?
-Interest rate movements. Where are they headed in 2022 and beyond and will they have an impact on price or i...2021-12-031h 10Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationBoroughs & Burbs 35: ”The Ranch Show” Montana Ranches Are Selling For Record Prices (Kim Bennett and Keith Gertsen)Send us a text
Today We Talk About REALLY BIG RANCHES in Montana Selling For Record Prices. Who is Buying Up Ranchland? Why? and Will The Party Continue?
The first thing you need to know about Montana is it's a "No Disclosure" state. That means there is no public record of what the big real estate parcels are selling for. The only way to get that information is to know someone in the business, somebody like Kim Bennett who has created her own personal database over the last 30 years of appraisals and sales. That is...2021-11-191h 07Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationBoroughs & Burbs 33: The Current Market, Talking About Real Estate with Scott HobbsSend us a text
We are excited to share with you our weekly wide-ranging zoom conversation with real estate experts from around our area. We were joined by Scott Hobbs of Hobbs Inc this week, and the conversation is always hosted by John Engel in Connecticut and Roberto Cabrera in New York.
📑📑 We talk about:
- what the top agents in New York and Connecticut are seeing and hearing
- which neighborhoods and towns are poised to take off, which ones could crash
- where top agents are finding new business as the land...2021-11-121h 00Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationBoroughs & Burbs 33: The Current Market, Talking About Real Estate with Scott HobbsSend us a text
We are excited to share with you our weekly wide-ranging zoom conversation with real estate experts from around our area. We were joined by Scott Hobbs of Hobbs Inc this week, and the conversation is always hosted by John Engel in Connecticut and Roberto Cabrera in New York.
📑📑 We talk about:
- what the top agents in New York and Connecticut are seeing and hearing
- which neighborhoods and towns are poised to take off, which ones could crash
- where top agents are finding new business as the land...2021-11-121h 00Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationBoroughs & Burbs 29: ”How’s The Real Estate Market Right Now?” Lisa Lippman and Rob JohnsonSend us a text
This is our first show of Season 2 where we talk to Lisa Lippman and Rob Johnson, the top agents in New York and Connecticut to get at the truth behind what just happened in 2021 and where the market is heading in 2022.
The last time we talked to these agents the New York Times was writing about "The Great Collapse of 2020" saying that "rent in Manhattan had fallen to a level not seen since 2010" blah, blah, blah.
Well, a lot can happen in a year. The New York and Connecticut...2021-10-081h 07Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationBoroughs & Burbs 26: Current Market Conditions with Roberto Cabrera & John EngelSend us a text
Episode #26 Roberto Cabrera & John Engel:
This week you are our guests. Roberto and John want to talk with all of you about current market conditions. Roberto just released his Market Report for New York City, found here, and we know all of you have opinions and questions for each other about a market in both NYC and in the suburbs that none of us has seen before. Please join the conversation.
John Engel's latest property video has 24,000 views in its first week on YouTube...click here.
Roberto Ca...2021-05-281h 05Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationBoroughs & Burbs 26: Current Market Conditions with Roberto Cabrera & John EngelSend us a text
Episode #26 Roberto Cabrera & John Engel:
This week you are our guests. Roberto and John want to talk with all of you about current market conditions. Roberto just released his Market Report for New York City, found here, and we know all of you have opinions and questions for each other about a market in both NYC and in the suburbs that none of us has seen before. Please join the conversation.
John Engel's latest property video has 24,000 views in its first week on YouTube...click here.
Roberto Ca...2021-05-281h 05Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationBoroughs & Burbs 25 ”Neighborhoods” How New York became the City it is Today & The Numbers that MatterSend us a text
Last week we stayed uptown. This week we'll tour Manhattan's neighborhoods with 2 experts: Jeffrey Goodman hosts the popular "Rediscovering New York" walking tours showcasing the city's great neighborhoods culturally and historically. But, since we are Realtors and care about the implications on real estate values, we'll be asking Michael Goldenberg to break down the numbers district by district.
Jeffrey Goodman, a 4th generation New Yorker in the Columbus Avenue office will highlight for us the most important cultural and historical facts of these famous Manhattan neighborhoods
Michael Goldenberg lives...2021-05-011h 13Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate Conversation#20 Best Real Estate Videos in New York and How They Make Them | Mikey Pozarik | Chris KromerSend us a text
The Best Real Estate Videos in New York City with Mikey Pozarik and Chris Kromer
Video can be a compelling tool to sell property, but most are overwhelmingly intimidated to use it. Let's change that narrative. What are the must-do's and frankly the never-do's? We have Christopher Kromer who takes storytelling to the next level and Mikey "sure, we can do that" Pozarik, a genius behind the camera making videos for innumerable brokers. We will circle this wagon multiple times to see how to best use the medium for all brokers.2021-04-011h 08Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate Conversation#18 ”The Pendulum Shifts and Timing is Everything” Roberto Cabrera’s Market Report for New York CitySend us a text
The Pendulum Shifts & Timing is Everything
Since there are NO deals in the Hamptons, focus on Manhattan before the pendulum fully swings back to sellers. Timing becomes one of the most crucial factors. Everybody always asks, “How’s the market?” Because Manhattan is segmented into so many micro-markets, a Tribeca loft versus a midtown high-rise condo versus an Upper West Side townhouse or an Upper East Side studio etc….this question is too vague and has a multiplicity of answers. Generally though, the market’s on fire; demand is outpacing...2021-03-1156 minBoroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate Conversation#14 Realtors and Builders Zoom on the Changing Landscape of New Development Marketing | Boroughs & BurbsSend us a text
New Development: Steve Kliegerman & Arnold Karp
Please join us this week for "New Development" where we talk to Steve Kliegerman and Arnold Karp, two men who have been focused on new development in New York City and Connecticut for the last 20 years.
The crisis may be nearing an end, but the lasting effect is that it has caused every segment of society to re-prioritize how we think of a home. Today, we are going to explore how developers are responding to the changing landscape.
Stephen Kliegerman has be...2021-02-051h 19Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate Conversation#13 ”State of the Market” with Greg Heym and Eugene Cordano on Boroughs & BurbsSend us a text
Please join us this week for Market Conditions in New York and New Jersey where we talk to Greg Heym and Eugene Cordano about the effects of the pandemic and the election on the New York and New Jersey real estate markets.
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Greg Heym - Chief Economist for Brown Harris Stevens
Greg was our first guest on episode 1 last May and again on episode 8 in October. In May we debated the nature of disruption to the real estate market. Would this be li...2021-02-021h 05Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate Conversation#13 ”State of the Market” with Greg Heym and Eugene Cordano on Boroughs & BurbsSend us a text
Please join us this week for Market Conditions in New York and New Jersey where we talk to Greg Heym and Eugene Cordano about the effects of the pandemic and the election on the New York and New Jersey real estate markets.
Subscribe now: http://bit.ly/399yevL
Greg Heym - Chief Economist for Brown Harris Stevens
Greg was our first guest on episode 1 last May and again on episode 8 in October. In May we debated the nature of disruption to the real estate market. Would this be li...2021-02-021h 05Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate Conversation#12: ”I’ll Take Manhattan” with Lisa Lippman and Curtis Jackson on Boroughs & BurbsSend us a text
This week we talk to Lisa Lippman and Curtis Jackson, two of the top agents in New York (and she's #14 in the nation) to get at the truth behind what just happened in 2020 and where is it heading.
The New York Times just wrote about "The Great Collapse of 2020" saying that "rent in Manhattan had fallen to a level not seen since 2010, and hundreds of the must vulnerable renters faced the prospect of eviction..." comparing the situation to the Great Recession, "when prices fell nearly 10 percent"
The Real Deal...2021-01-221h 05Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate Conversation#9: Engel and Cabrera present Boroughs & Burbs ”Disruption” (John Allen and Phil Horigan) 12/10/2020Send us a text
Disruption, Dislocation & Details
This week's show is built around what you need to do and who you need to get help from when things go wrong before, during and after you buy or rent a home.
"I want to buy that house but should I be concerned it is in a flood zone?"
"The co-op apartment above me had a major plumbing issue and now my apartment and fine art has been ruined by water damage - now what?"
"I don't want to live here anymore...2020-12-131h 13Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate Conversation#9: Engel and Cabrera present Boroughs & Burbs ”Disruption” (John Allen and Phil Horigan) 12/10/2020Send us a text
Disruption, Dislocation & Details
This week's show is built around what you need to do and who you need to get help from when things go wrong before, during and after you buy or rent a home.
"I want to buy that house but should I be concerned it is in a flood zone?"
"The co-op apartment above me had a major plumbing issue and now my apartment and fine art has been ruined by water damage - now what?"
"I don't want to live here anymore...2020-12-131h 13Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate Conversation#5: Engel and Cabrera present Boroughs & Burbs ”The Hamptons and Greenwich” (Tim O’Connor and Rob Johnson) 11/5/2020Send us a text
Greenwich and The Hamptons
These two towns are recognized throughout the world as being extraordinary, maybe the "best" and certainly the most expensive suburbs of the greatest city in the world.
(and for very different reasons)
What makes Greenwich and The Hamptons so great?
How did these 2 agents rise to the top of these markets?
Timothy O'Connor and Rob Johnson will join us for a candid conversation explaining what make these markets stand head & shoulders above the pack.
...2020-11-071h 04Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate Conversation#5: Engel and Cabrera present Boroughs & Burbs ”The Hamptons and Greenwich” (Tim O’Connor and Rob Johnson) 11/5/2020Send us a text
Greenwich and The Hamptons
These two towns are recognized throughout the world as being extraordinary, maybe the "best" and certainly the most expensive suburbs of the greatest city in the world.
(and for very different reasons)
What makes Greenwich and The Hamptons so great?
How did these 2 agents rise to the top of these markets?
Timothy O'Connor and Rob Johnson will join us for a candid conversation explaining what make these markets stand head & shoulders above the pack.
...2020-11-071h 04Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate Conversation#2 Engel & Cabrera present ”Boroughs & ’Burbs” the Real Estate Review (Louise Phillips Forbes + Scott Hobbs) 10/15/2020Send us a text
The conversation is hosted by John Engel in Connecticut and Roberto Cabrera in New York.
We are excited to share with you our weekly wide-ranging zoom conversation with real estate experts from around our area.
We want to know what the top agents in New York and Connecticut are seeing and hearing.
We want to know which neighborhoods and towns are poised to take off.
We want to know where top agents are finding new business as the landscape shifts.
We wa...2020-10-261h 01Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate Conversation#3 Engel & Cabrera present Boroughs & ’Burbs, the Real Estate Review (Ari Harkov + Eileen Hanford) 10/22/2020Send us a text
The conversation is hosted by John Engel in Connecticut and Roberto Cabrera in New York.
We are excited to share with you our weekly wide-ranging zoom conversation with real estate experts from around our area.
We want to know what the top agents in New York and Connecticut are seeing and hearing.
We want to know which neighborhoods and towns are poised to take off.
We want to know where top agents are finding new business as the landscape shifts.
We wa...2020-10-261h 04Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate Conversation#3 Engel & Cabrera present Boroughs & ’Burbs, the Real Estate Review (Ari Harkov + Eileen Hanford) 10/22/2020Send us a text
The conversation is hosted by John Engel in Connecticut and Roberto Cabrera in New York.
We are excited to share with you our weekly wide-ranging zoom conversation with real estate experts from around our area.
We want to know what the top agents in New York and Connecticut are seeing and hearing.
We want to know which neighborhoods and towns are poised to take off.
We want to know where top agents are finding new business as the landscape shifts.
We wa...2020-10-261h 04Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate Conversation#2 Engel & Cabrera present ”Boroughs & ’Burbs” the Real Estate Review (Louise Phillips Forbes + Scott Hobbs) 10/15/2020Send us a text
The conversation is hosted by John Engel in Connecticut and Roberto Cabrera in New York.
We are excited to share with you our weekly wide-ranging zoom conversation with real estate experts from around our area.
We want to know what the top agents in New York and Connecticut are seeing and hearing.
We want to know which neighborhoods and towns are poised to take off.
We want to know where top agents are finding new business as the landscape shifts.
We wa...2020-10-261h 01