Radio Episodes
7/21/2020 encore-nyc-co-op-rules-need-to-change

Encore NYC Co-op Rules Need to Change

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
Co-op rules need to change. This has been the mantra of the NYC real estate industry for many years. Things like fair housing practices and time of board approval are becoming increasingly more of a concern. Listen Now

7/7/2020 encore-nyc-co-op-rules-need-to-change

Encore NYC Co-op Rules Need to Change

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
Co-op rules need to change. This has been the mantra of the NYC real estate industry for many years. Things like fair housing practices and time of board approval are becoming increasingly more of a concern. Listen Now

12/10/2019 nyc-co-op-rules-need-to-change

NYC Co-op Rules Need to Change

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
Co-op rules need to change. This has been the mantra of the NYC real estate industry for many years. Things like fair housing practices and time of board approval are becoming increasingly more of a concern. Can this city get there with new laws surrounding these “private” corporations? Listen Now

11/26/2019 finding-success-in-competitive-nyc-real-estate

Finding Success in Competitive NYC Real Estate

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
Chances are, if you love the energy and vitality of this city and you want to sell New York City real estate, you’ve probably noticed it’s full of people who have been in the business for a while, we call them Power Brokers. So, how do you become a success in real estate in the Big Apple? It is not easy, but with a lot of hard work and adopting best practices of top agents, it can be done. Listen Now

11/19/2019 technology-and-social-media-and-new-condo-development

Technology and Social Media and New Condo Development

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
Ordering food? Catching a ride? Looking for a date? Well people do everything on their phones today, and as such they expect to browse, buy, and sell real estate from the palm of their hand, too. Technology touches every aspect of the real estate industry today. Buyers can see a birds-eye view of a neighborhood 2,000 miles away through drone footage. You can buy a house online without ever taking out a pen to sign a contract. Searching for new listings is as simple as downloading an app, choosing your location, and awaiting notifications with options. Listen Now

9/17/2019 encore-the-millennium-show

Encore: The Millennium Show

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
At this hour: Mention the term “millennial” and you may as well run for cover. The generation of young adults who came of age during the financial crisis — and in the glare of social media Listen Now

7/23/2019 understanding-the-new-condo-development-market-2019

Understanding the New Condo Development Market 2019

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
We came out of 2018 in reset mode for NYC sales including new condo development sales. The pace of sales has already slowed this year with homes spending more time on market prior to going into contract. Listen Now

5/7/2019 its-all-about-relationships

Its All about RELATIONSHIPS

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
At this hour: It takes a dedicated amount of time and energy to build good, strong, lasting business relationships today. They are such an integral and necessary part of success, but people don’t seem to want to put in the work. Listen Now

4/23/2019 nyc-rainmakers-power-brokers

NYC Rainmakers - Power Brokers

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
New York City is often referred to as the center of the universe – and when people say that, they’re often talking about Manhattan.The borough is home to Wall Street banks and world-class hedge funds. Listen Now

4/16/2019 mansion-and-transfer-tax-changes-what-will-be-the-effect

Mansion and Transfer Tax Changes, what will be the effect?

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
At this hour: While a proposed pied-à-terre tax flamed out in the state legislature in the final days of budget negotiations, buyers of high-priced homes will still have to shell out a bit more in the coming months. Listen Now

3/26/2019 the-millennium-show

The Millennium Show

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
At this hour: Mention the term “millennial” and you may as well run for cover. The generation of young adults who came of age during the financial crisis — and in the glare of social media Listen Now

3/12/2019 legal-issues-and-new-innovations-in-agents-desktop

Legal Issues and New Innovations in Agents Desktop

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
The idea of BoardPackager came to a New York City real estate agent as he was standing over a copier at 10:00 p.m., making 8 copies of a 500-page application board package–his first. Listen Now

2/19/2019 mortgage-programs-for-2019

Mortgage Programs for 2019

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
At this hour: Amazon.com Inc.’s decision to drop its expansion plans in the Long Island City neighborhood of Queens plunged local real estate brokers into despair Listen Now

2/12/2019 renovation-and-interior-design-trends-for-2019

Renovation and Interior Design Trends for 2019

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
At this hour: Mention the term “millennial” and you may as well run for cover. The generation of young adults who came of age during the financial crisis — and in the glare of social media — is both lauded for embracing innovation and social responsibility and also known for being lazy and self-indulgent. Listen Now

1/29/2019 real-estate-technology-and-the-future

Real Estate Technology and the Future

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
At this hour: Technological developments in recent years have changed nearly every industry, and real estate is no exception. Listen Now

1/8/2019 leading-real-estate-companies-of-the-world

Leading Real Estate Companies of the World

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
At this hour: At a time when a lot of people talk about being “global,” LeadingRE truly lives it – having built a powerful international presence long before being global was in fashion. Listen Now

12/18/2018 the-ultra-prime-market-is-hopping

The Ultra Prime Market is hopping...

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
At this hour: Kent Swig truly is a noteworthy name in the United States real estate industry. He is President of Swig Equities, an investment firm focusing in commercial and residential real estate in New York and California. Listen Now

12/4/2018 the-amazon-phenomenon-and-the-market

The Amazon Phenomenon and the Market

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
At this hour: You might think that historic co-ops would have a hard time competing with ultra-luxury condos, but buyers should take note: These older buildings have the advantage over high-end condos when it comes to retaining their status, and value according to a new report. Listen Now

10/30/2018 all-about-design

All about Design

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
At this hour: When perusing New York City real estate listings, you'll see a lot of beautiful and high-priced apartments, decorated with beautiful and high-priced furnishings. Listen Now

10/23/2018 50-hottest-nyc-neighborhoods-and-how-re-teams-find-success

50 Hottest NYC Neighborhoods and how RE teams find SUCCESS!

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
At this hour: Despite seeing its median sale price drop 16 percent year-over-year, Tribeca came out on top as NYC’s most expensive neighborhood in the third quarter of 2018, according to a new report from Property Shark. Listen Now

10/2/2018 an-interview-with-diane-ramirez

An Interview with Diane Ramirez

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
At this hour: More sellers have cut their asking prices on NYC apartments the week after Labor Day - than over any other week in NYC history, including the recession, according to a new report from several listing websites. Listen Now

9/18/2018 how-to-stand-out-as-an-agent-and-win-business

How to stand out as an agent and WIN business

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
At this hour: Move over San Francisco — the Big Apple tops Silicon Valley as most expensive place to live in the United States, according to a newstudy. Listen Now

9/11/2018 the-one-apartment-that-got-away

The one - apartment - that got away!

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
At this hour: Tax abatements come in all shapes and sizes when it comes to New York City real estate. First, there is the 421a tax abatement program, which was shelved temporarily, but was brought back as the Affordable Housing New York program. This program gives tax breaks for new development. Listen Now

8/21/2018 current-market-staging-food-choices

Current Market - Staging - Food Choices

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
At this hour: Harvard Magazine says DISTANT are the days of Annie Hall, when Woody Allen resigned himself to a plate of alfalfa sprouts and mashed yeast. Listen Now

8/7/2018 new-york-city-real-estate-market-can-only-go-up

New York City real estate market can only go UP..

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
At this hour: Real estate sales in Manhattan plunged 25 percent in the first quarter from a year ago, as the new federal tax laws, stock market swings and a glut of luxury condominiums spooked buyers. Listen Now

7/24/2018 the-lower-east-side-what-is-hot-and-what-is-not

The Lower East Side: what is hot and what is not.

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
At this hour: It used to be known for its tenement-style buildings, but these days new construction is transforming the Lower East Side, with loads of new residential and retail buildings, ushering in rising prices. The reality: Listen Now

7/17/2018 its-about-brooklyn-againyasss

It's about Brooklyn again..Yasss

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
At this hour: Heat wave on the waterfront! The fountains at Domino Park are an instant antidote to it. The just-opened recreation area has rows of inviting water jets for kids to run through when temps soar. Listen Now

7/10/2018 summer-market-in-nyc

Summer Market in NYC

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
At this hour: As luxury buyers take refuge in the rental market, sales brokers are being forced to adapt. Listen Now

7/3/2018 encore-purchase-climate-right-now-in-nyc

Encore: Purchase Climate Right Now in NYC

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
At this hour: Demand for homes has been increasing for the past several years, with Millennials giving it a big push in the suburbs at least. Listen Now

6/12/2018 everyone-wants-to-move-to-nyc-why

Everyone wants to move to NYC, why?

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
At this hour: More than 264,000 people moved to New York in the past year, according to real estate data, and they’re coming in from all over: 35 percent of these new New Yorkers came from abroad, and 65 percent from within the United States. Listen Now

6/5/2018 if-you-can-make-it-in-nyc-you-can-make-it-anywhere

If you can make it in NYC, you can make it anywhere

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
At this hour: Sales of condos and co-ops in Manhattan hit their lowest quarterly levels since 2009 earlier this year, with the largest year-over-year drop since the financial crisis. Listen Now

5/8/2018 get-inspired-to-reset-your-life

Get Inspired to RESET your life..

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
At this hour: Have you ever felt like your life was in a total mess? Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered, what happened to my body? We are all very busy professionals and it is easy to get off track, sometimes it feels almost impossible to get back on. Listen Now

4/17/2018 its-a-buyers-market

It's a BUYERS Market

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
At this hour: Now that the pace of apartment sales in Manhattan has swung towards a buyer’s market, sellers can expect some lowball offers coming their way. Listen Now

4/10/2018 buying-a-co-op-apartment-in-nyc

Buying a Co-op Apartment in NYC

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
At this hour: So you want to buy a co-op, you’ve done all the leg work and you’re gearing up to take on the co-op board. Listen Now

4/3/2018 its-all-about-brooklyn

It's ALL about BROOKLYN

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
At this hour: There are many reasons why Brooklyn is the bomb right now. From established neighborhoods like Brooklyn Heights and Park Slope to newer areas that are ever changing - Crown Heights, Bedford Stuyvesant and Bushwick. Listen Now

3/20/2018 purchase-climate-right-now-in-nyc

Purchase Climate Right Now in NYC

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
At this hour: Demand for homes has been increasing for the past several years, with Millennials giving it a big push in the suburbs at least. Listen Now

1/30/2018 encore-so-you-want-to-live-in-brooklyn-new-york

Encore: So you want to live in Brooklyn, New York?

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
Good luck. With sales inventory dropping significantly as median house prices rise, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to buy a home in the borough, according to new data from the real estate listings site StreetEasy. Listen Now

1/16/2018 design-recipes-for-nyc-apartments

Design Recipes for NYC Apartments

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
Cathy Hobbs Design Recipes is a residential interior design firm founded in 2004 by Celebrity Interior Designer Cathy Hobbs, a 5-time Emmy Award Winning TV Host and Finalist on Season 6 of HGTV Design Star. Listen Now

1/9/2018 leonard-steinberg-is-in-the-house

Leonard Steinberg is in the HOUSE

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
Leonard Steinberg is here. He is one of our favorite guests here on the show and is always informative and inspirational. Listen Now

1/2/2018 encore-timeline-for-purchasing-in-nyc

Encore: Timeline for purchasing in NYC

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
It's not uncommon for people who never bought in NYC to significantly underestimate the time it's going to take to buy property here—especially if they've bought elsewhere in the country Listen Now

12/26/2017 encore-what-is-title-insurance

Encore: What is Title Insurance

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
Title insurance protects real estate owners and lenders against any property loss or damage they might experience because of liens, encumbrances or defects in the title to the property. Listen Now

12/19/2017 the-real-estate-transaction

The Real Estate Transaction

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
Real estate prices rise and fall based on the laws of supply and demand. When the demand for real estate is high, prices skyrocket. Listen Now

12/5/2017 what-is-happening-to-nyc-retail-stores

What is happening to NYC retail stores?

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
Manhattan retail rents have slid into their deepest and longest slump in 17 years, a new report confirms — with Soho rents slashed by more than a third since their 2015 peak. Listen Now

11/7/2017 social-media-and-real-estate-success

Social Media and Real Estate Success

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
We are Halstead Real Estate strong today. We have a few heavy-hitters here in the studio with me and we are going to talk about winning, success, the challenges that come with and also discuss the importance of social media and the most effective uses for sales and rental agents anywhere. Listen Now

10/17/2017 what-is-title-insurance

What is Title Insurance

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
Title insurance protects real estate owners and lenders against any property loss or damage they might experience because of liens, encumbrances or defects in the title to the property. Listen Now

10/10/2017 what-is-a-421a-tax-abatement

What is a 421a tax abatement

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
When the 421a tax abatement expired in January 2016, the city’s investment-sales market had just wrapped up a banner year: $77 billion worth of commercial property traded hands – nearly 24 percent higher than the last market peak in 2007. Listen Now

9/26/2017 timeline-for-purchasing-in-nyc

Timeline for purchasing in NYC

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
It's not uncommon for people who never bought in NYC to significantly underestimate the time it's going to take to buy property here—especially if they've bought elsewhere in the country Listen Now

9/12/2017 what-is-the-role-of-a-nyc-real-estate-agent

What is the role of a NYC Real Estate Agent

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
What does a real estate agent do? Where to start. Trying to explain to the public how real estate agents spend their time is akin to explaining what a doctor or lawyer does all day. Listen Now

9/5/2017 what-is-a-nyc-sponsor-apartment

What is a NYC Sponsor Apartment

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
A sponsor apartment is a unit owned by the original owner or corporation responsible for turning a building from a rental into a co-op. Listen Now

8/29/2017 accepted-offers-when-buying-apartments-in-nyc

Accepted Offers when buying apartments in NYC

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
Just because a seller accepted your offer to buy their apartment doesn't mean it's a done deal. Neither of you are legally bound until fully signed contracts have been delivered. Listen Now

8/22/2017 encore-update-on-2017-nyc-market

Encore: Update on 2017 NYC Market

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
Developers remain optimistic about New York City's ultra-luxury market, though they admit the appetite for super pricey pads is now much more limited. Listen Now

8/8/2017 so-you-want-to-live-in-brooklyn-new-york

So you want to live in Brooklyn, New York?

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
Good luck. With sales inventory dropping significantly as median house prices rise, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to buy a home in the borough, according to new data from the real estate listings site StreetEasy. Listen Now

7/25/2017 buying-in-a-nyc-co-op

Buying in a NYC Co-op

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
Buying an apartment in a co-op is an exercise in financial exhibitionism. Listen Now

7/11/2017 what-to-do-about-street-easy

What to do about Street Easy?

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
On the heels of a big victory in the residential sales front, StreetEasy is now gunning for the rental market. Listen Now

6/20/2017 how-to-successfully-bid-on-an-apartment-in-nyc

How to successfully bid on an apartment in NYC

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
New York City is known for being a hyper-competitive real estate market. With more demand than there is supply, well-priced properties are getting snapped up within days of getting dropped onto the market if priced correctly. Listen Now

6/6/2017 luxury-market-in-a-slump

Luxury market in a slump?

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
For the week of May 22-28, there were 32 contracts signed on properties $4 million and up. Listen Now

5/16/2017 what-is-the-sales-process-in-nyc

What is the Sales Process in NYC

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
New York City real estate transactions are sophisticated and require both your broker and real estate lawyer to go through the purchase process with you one step at a time. Listen Now

5/9/2017 hamptons-market-update

Hamptons Market Update

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
New development in the Hamptons used to conjure up images of lavish houses popping up in the middle of potato fields. Listen Now

4/18/2017 buying-a-sponsor-co-op-apartment

Buying a Sponsor Co-op Apartment

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
If you're new to New York real estate and you've come across the term "sponsor listing" while scanning the ads, you may be wondering what it means. Listen Now

4/4/2017 update-on-2017-nyc-market

Update on 2017 NYC Market

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
Developers remain optimistic about New York City's ultra-luxury market, though they admit the appetite for super pricey pads is now much more limited. Listen Now

3/21/2017 interior-design-and-bi-coastal-connections

Interior Design and Bi Coastal Connections

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
Buying real estate in New York City often times comes with the need to renovate, decorate, design or even combine one or more apartments. How do you do that? Listen Now

3/7/2017 los-angeles-market-update-and-a-superstar-millennial

Los Angeles Market Update and a Superstar Millennial

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
There are many very expensive mansions being built and sold around the United States. We will talk about a few of them but highlight the $250 million dollar spec house in Bel Air California with Los Angeles agent, Denise Rosner from Keller Williams Beverly Hills. Listen Now

2/28/2017 glass-condo-tower-or-pre-war-classic-building

Glass Condo Tower or Pre-war Classic Building

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
As the population of the city boomed during the late 1880s through 1910, architects and builders used masterful designs and construction materials and techniques to accommodate the swelling population. Listen Now

2/21/2017 foreign-market-update-with-nikki-field

Foreign Market Update with Nikki Field

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
A report issued last spring said Chinese investment in existing U.S. real estate assets could total more than $218 billion from 2016 through 2020. Listen Now

2/14/2017 co-ops-vs-condos-in-new-york-city

Co-Ops vs. Condos in New York City

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
When you start your apartment search in a specific neighborhood you begin noticing some pretty wild price swings between similarly sized apartments. Listen Now

1/31/2017 understanding-the-metro-baltimore-real-estate-market

Understanding the Metro Baltimore Real Estate Market

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
In metro Baltimore and DC existing home sales closed out 2016 as the best year in a decade, even as sales declined in December as the result of ongoing affordability tensions and historically low supply levels, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Listen Now

1/24/2017 how-real-estate-teams-find-success

How real estate teams find success!

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
Teams of real estate agents working together has become a phenomenon in NYC real estate firms. There are many teams throughout the city but it isn’t always an easy way to do business. With that said, when you find a successful group of people – teams work brilliantly. Listen Now

1/3/2017 closing-out-2016-and-predictions-for-2017

Closing out 2016 and Predictions for 2017

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
New York City's luxury real estate market cooled considerably in 2016, with the number of high-end sales down 18 percent. Experts blamed co-ops for the decline, as demand has shifted to condos instead. Listen Now

12/13/2016 finding-success-as-a-millennial-in-nyc-real-estate

Finding success as a Millennial in NYC Real Estate

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
Real Estate is a difficult career in NYC. It used to be a second and third career for most. Today it's becoming a career that millennials are taking over and finding great success. Listen Now

11/22/2016 nyc-market-after-the-election

NYC Market after the Election

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
While it’s unlikely that anyone will be especially heartened by the latest batch of Manhattan market reports, reflecting sales in the third quarter of 2016, there may be some good news: even though prices are still extraordinarily high, sales were down and inventory was up, suggesting that buyers are sending a message to sellers. Let's see what the recent election results do to business in NYC. Listen Now

4/26/2016 uptown-manhattan-neighborhoods

Uptown Manhattan Neighborhoods

Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco
The northernmost point in Manhattan, Inwood is a relatively affordable place to live that's gilded with lots of green space, most notably Inwood Hill Park and Isham Park. Listen Now