Rebecca Blacker

1 month ago | realestate.usnews.com | Rebecca Blacker |Dawn Bradbury

Some major changes have occurred for buyers and sellers following the well-publicized settlement of a large antitrust case against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and numerous national brokerages. The changes involve the often sensitive topic of commissions and “decoupling” the traditional way commissions are paid.

Jan 7, 2025 | habitatmag.com | Rebecca Blacker

This is an edited version of an article that originally appeared in U.S. News & World Report. Rebecca Blacker is a broker at Coldwell Banker Warburg. As a New York City real estate professional for over 14 years, representing both buyers and sellers, I have seen a decided shift in the landscape over the past few years as condos have become increasingly more desirable than cooperatives.

Jun 11, 2024 | realestate.usnews.com | Rebecca Blacker |Dawn Bradbury

Beginning the search for a new home can be stressful. The more you feel in control of the process, the more confident you will be as you begin the journey. As a real estate professional who has spent thousands of hours with clients, I get asked a lot of questions. Here are some of the ones I hear most frequently. In nearly every case, there is some nuance to the answer, since no specific situation is exactly the same.

May 10, 2024 | realestate.usnews.com | Steven Gottlieb |Dawn Bradbury |Rebecca Blacker

Many of us not only care about our residential property investments, but actively consume and absorb real estate data and trends, whether it be from the media or word-of-mouth from our personal networks. We want to navigate the real estate market smartly when presented with various choices. But it can be difficult to discern what information is true or false, timely or obsolete, relevant to our property or only to someone else’s.

May 6, 2024 | realestate.usnews.com | Rebecca Blacker |Dawn Bradbury |Patrick Duffy

In this busy spring season, real estate negotiations are the most important aspect of securing a deal for your new home. Even a small mistake can cost you a lot of money or dismantle the deal entirely. You need to have a seasoned pro by your side who is strategic, understands the psychology of both buyers and sellers and has a deep knowledge of the ever-shifting market to secure the best price. Ever wonder how your real estate agent does it and what goes into it?