Press Mentions
7 Red Flags to Look for When Buying a Home Built Before 1970
For Apartment Therapy, Ian Katz is asked to provide a few red flags to consider when purchasing an older residence.
Here’s How Much Money to Save for Renting a New Apartment
For Apartment Therapy, Ian Katz is asked for his tips to prepare and qualify for a new rental property in New York.
Experts Opine: Should You Lower the Price of Your Home?
For US News, Ian Katz is interviewed about his philosophy around asking price reductions, covering both the causes and effects.
Is The Mortgage Interest Rate The Most Important Factor To Consider?
For Forbes, Ian Katz is interviewed about other important considerations for mortgage borrowers other than an interest rate.
10 Things For Retirees To Know About Buying A Second Home
For the website Yahoo! Finance, Ian Katz offers his tips and strategies for retirees purchasing a second home.
What Is a Leaseback Agreement and How Does It Work?
For the financial website SuperMoney, Ian Katz offers his insights on the logistics, pros and cons of leaseback agreements.
12 Surprising Mistakes That Are Bringing Down Your Home's Value
In the publication Martha Stewart Living, Ian Katz offers tips to avoid home value-eroding reno mistakes.
Historic Parlor-Level Gets a New Look
Apartment Therapy interviews Ian Katz about his exclusive at 167 Clinton Street, staged by Hovey Design, which sold for 46% over its asking price in June.
All Aboard a Charming Townhouse Flat
6sqft covers Ian Katz’s exclusive listing at 167 Clinton Street: a grand parlor floor three-bed in a mid-1800s townhouse combined with its rear carriage house.
The Most Popular Sale of the Week
StreetEasy’s blog covers Ian Katz’s exclusive listing at 167 Clinton Street, which earned the listing search portal’s “Most Popular Sale of the Week” honors.
House Number Ideas for Curb Appeal
In the blog Apartment Therapy, Ian Katz gives his thoughts on improving residential curb appeal with standout house numbers.
Ian Katz Lists Full Parlor Floor Co-op
Citybiz covers Ian Katz’s exclusive listing at 167 Clinton Street: a Parlor floor, three-bedroom co-op in a 1849-built townhouse, asking $1.995 million.
Are Retro Bathrooms Back in Style?
In US News & World Report, Ian Katz is quoted with his thoughts on the marketability of retro bathrooms in the New York City real estate market.
Investing in “Second Homes” First
In the blog Apartment Therapy, Ian Katz is interviewed to discuss post-pandemic trends in secondary markets like the Hudson Valley and Florida.
5 Signs a Home Has “Good Bones”
In Family Handyman magazine, Ian Katz is interviewed for his thoughts on properties with “good bones” in the New York City residential market.
9 negotiating mistakes to avoid in NYC
In the blog Brick Underground, Ian Katz offers some negotiating tips assembled from his career representing Manhattan & Brooklyn purchasers.
What Lower Mortgage Rates Mean
In the Wall Street Journal, Ian Katz is quoted with his thoughts on protecting one’s mortgage rate while in contract to purchase.
Is Lowballing Back? The Lost Art of Offering Below List Price
In the Realtor.com blog, Ian Katz discusses aggressive bidding strategies for purchasers to gain an advantage in a shifting market.
9 Things Real Estate Agents Say About What It’s Really Like to Own a Brownstone
In the blog Apartment Therapy, Ian Katz shares his expertise with purchasing, renovating and owning a pre-war brownstone in New York City.
The Best Tips for Finding the Perfect Real Estate Agent in this Bonkers Market
In the blog Apartment Therapy, Ian Katz is asked to share his tips for selecting a real estate agent in an unpredictable and shifting buyers market.
How NYC buyers can take advantage of the summer sales slowdown
In the blog Brick Underground, Ian Katz gives his buying tips for the slower seasonal market found during the Summer.
‘Highest and Best’ vs. ‘Best and Final’: A Guide to Winning a Bidding War
In the Realtor.com blog, Ian Katz discusses handling multiple bid deadlines and communicating with integrity when managing home bidders.
Why a large kitchen island may devalue your home – according to estate agents
In Homes & Gardens, Ian Katz is quoted on his thoughts about oversized kitchen islands and their drawbacks in smaller NYC residences.
Will Higher Interest Rates Finally Cool The Red-Hot Housing Market?
In Forbes, Ian Katz is quoted discussing the effects of increasing interest rates on residential sales markets in the United States.
Your air conditioner may be devaluing your home – according to realtors
In Homes & Gardens, Ian Katz is interviewed for his input on dated and under-capacity AC systems and their impact on resale.
Pulling off a bidding war: A seller's 8-step guide
In the blog Brick Underground, Ian Katz discusses how he guides his seller clients through multiple offers and best and highest deadlines.
6 Things That Are Surprisingly Negotiable When Buying a House
In U.S. News & World Report, Ian Katz discusses creating a compelling offer on a home without paying more than one can afford.