Last week I wrote about Japan quietly pulling $30 billion out of the US Treasury market in a single quarter — and why that, not the Federal Reserve, is the real force keeping your mortgage rate elevated. I did not expect the story to get more dramatic within days of publishing it. On July 31st, […]
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New York recently announced a temporary moratorium on new large-scale AI data centers while the state studies their impact on electricity demand, infrastructure, water usage, and local communities. While the headlines have generated plenty of discussion, what does this really mean for the real estate market? For most homeowners in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, the […]
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Madison Mortgage
Today’s market is creating real opportunities for prepared buyers. Nationally, pending home sales rose 3.7% year over year in June, while homes spent a median of 53 days on the market—giving many buyers more time to compare properties and make thoughtful decisions. Closer to home, the New York metro market remains active. In May, pending […]
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Last week I wrote that the easy market was over. That prices were falling, inventory was rising, and the Fed had threatened to make it worse. I did not expect to be back this week with an even harder message. Yesterday, President Trump declared the Iran ceasefire “over.” US forces struck Kharg Island — Iran’s […]
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The Beacon Team, 2026
I want to talk about something I have been watching for several months — something that is showing up in my conversations with buyers, in sellers’ behavior, and in the competitive intelligence I get from firms across the market. The data is just now confirming what experienced agents have been feeling since early spring. The […]
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There is a major fight happening in real estate right now over Coming Soon listings, private exclusives, MLS rules, Zillow, Redfin, Compass, and who gets to control where listings appear first. On the surface, the argument sounds like it is about seller choice. Some brokerages and technology companies say sellers should be able to decide […]
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The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at its latest meeting, despite renewed pressure from the White House to move toward lower borrowing costs. While widely anticipated, the vote exposed growing internal disagreement and heightened external demands on Fed leadership. In particular, the dissent of Fed Governor Miran, a recent appointee of President Donald Trump, […]
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Long Island’s Best Beaches: Beyond the Hamptons Ah, the Hamptons—a name synonymous with luxury, exclusivity, and let’s be honest, crowds. But as most Long Islanders know, there’s more to our shores than the Hamptons’ pristine yet packed beaches. In fact, some of the best beach days happen far from the overhyped, overpriced scene. While the […]
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1. Long Island Home Values Keep Rising First and most important is your home’s value. Home prices on Long Island continue to ascend and are poised to rise for at least the next three years out to 2024. Zillow reports show that property values in the area have appreciated close to 8% over the past […]
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