SYKES Market Report

SYKES Market Report

National Summary

 

At the end of January 2025, national inventory for sale was up +24.6% compared to January 2024, thus indicating that the national market has softened and buyers simply aren't purchasing homes as quickly as before. That said, real estate is hyper-local and the differential between markets within the Golden Triangle is apparent.

 


Golden Triangle Markets

 

SYKES covers the Golden Triangle markets of Palm Beach, Miami, NYC, The Hamptons, and coastal New Jersey.

 

Palm Beach

The Mar-a-Lago security zone has been re-opened and with it, the floodgate of interest into single family homes on the Island. The resale condo market is still challenging (and opportunistic!) due to ongoing state-mandated concrete restoration projects.

 

Miami

Condo{over}building continues, with front runners like the Mandarin, 1428 Brickell, & Aman performing head & shoulders above neighboring options. 

 

NYC

The city has been stock-piling resale condo inventory as many chose to commute or rent in lieu of investing downtown. The UES remains the darling of Manhattan, as it’s located above the congestion-pricing zone and residents enjoy a serenity not common in other areas of the city. 

 

The Hamptons

It's time to lock down your summer rental; options are available now but within months only the dregs will remain. 

 

Jersey Coast

Still the most under-valued market IMO. If SALT caps are repealed, expect another influx of full-time residents into Shore communities.

 

California Wildfires and National Implications

 

 

Our hearts go out to all those affected by the California wildfires. We want to applaud the SoCal brokers who are paying it forward and offering deferred commission for those with urgent relocation needs. To contribute to this effort, SYKES is offering 50/50 referral splits for any California brokers sending clients who want to relocate to FL / NY / NJ. It is estimated that up to 70% of Palisades residents will not return to rebuild due to extraordinary construction and insurance costs. We are starting to see an influx of California interest to the Palm Beach and Miami markets, as they offer the most similar lifestyle to that of Los Angeles.

 

My Pet Peeve

 

Click to hear the phrase that I told CNBC makes me cringe…

 

 

Taxes

Reminder on the difference between property taxes in NY / NJ v. FL

 

 

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