Park Slope remains one of Brooklyn's most sought-after neighborhoods, offering a blend of historic charm and modern amenities. As of mid-2025, the housing market in Park Slope has shown resilience, with notable trends in both sales and rentals. 📊 Market Overview Median Listing Price (July 2025): $1.4 million, a decrease of 12.8% year-over-year. (realtor.com) Median Sale Price (July 2025):...

Crown Heights, Brooklyn -- Crown Heights continues to stand out in Brooklyn’s real estate market, with major new listings drawing attention from buyers and investors across the city. At the center of this momentum is Valerie Sebbag, a leading realtor with a track record of matching clients to some of the neighborhood’s most significant properties. 🏛 Historic Landmark: The Hill Funeral Home...

By Valerie Sebbag, Licensed Real Estate Broker Crown Heights Market UpdateCrown Heights, Brooklyn, is entering a notable shift in its 2025 real estate market. Home prices continue to climb, with a 9.2% year-over-year increase, bringing the median home price to around $1.3 million. This steady growth reflects ongoing demand and long-term investment potential in this historic Brooklyn neighborhood. At the...

Crown Heights is one of Brooklyn’s most vibrant neighborhoods, where history, architecture, and community come together. Walking along streets like Carroll Street, President Street, Eastern Parkway, Montgomery Street, Union Street, Crown Street, St. Johns Place, Lincoln Place, and Empire Boulevard, you will discover homes and landmarks that showcase over a century of Brooklyn’s rich heritage. For...

Crown Heights, Brooklyn, is a neighborhood where history, culture, and community converge. From the historic brownstones on streets like Eastern Parkway, President Street, Crown Street, Montgomery Street, Carroll Street, Union Street, Lincoln Place, Kingston Avenue, Nostrand Avenue, Albany Avenue, and New York Avenue, to the rich cultural tapestry that defines the area, Crown Heights offers a unique...

Selling a home in Crown Heights can be competitive, and small improvements can make a big difference in how buyers perceive your property. Preparing your home strategically can help you sell faster and at a higher price. Start With Smart Renovations Focus on updates that give the most return on investment. Kitchens and bathrooms often have the biggest impact. Repainting cabinets, updating fixtures,...

Selling a home in Crown Heights can be competitive, especially with the neighborhood’s dynamic market and rising property values. Proper home staging highlights your property’s best features, attracts more buyers, and can help you achieve a faster sale at a higher price Why Home Staging Matters Staging creates an inviting atmosphere, allowing buyers to imagine themselves living in the space....

73–99 Empire Boulevard – CW Realty’s $40M Acquisition CW Realty Group, led by Cheskie Weisz, recently acquired 73-99 Empire Boulevard for $40 million. This 13-story mixed-use development will feature 261 residential units, with 52 affordable units, and 90,000 sq ft of retail space, including a grocery store. While average rents have not been disclosed, the total building size is 250,000 sq...

1. Overpricing Your Home One of the biggest mistakes sellers make is setting a price too high. 555 Properties LLC and broker Valerie Sebbag know that pricing too aggressively can slow sales and reduce buyer interest. Accurate pricing ensures your home attracts serious buyers quickly. 2. Neglecting Curb Appeal First impressions matter. Crown Heights buyers are drawn to charming brownstones and...

Rising Home Values Crown Heights continues to show strong appreciation in 2025. Median home prices range from $1M to $1.4M, depending on source, with year-over-year growth between 10-15%. Properties are selling faster than in previous years, signaling steady buyer demand in this vibrant Brooklyn neighborhood. New Developments and Neighborhood Shifts Major projects like the Botanica rental tower...