Elena Lambrakis Realtor

03/18/2026

1. Planning this weekend’s showings — lining up appointments across Bay Ridge, Sheepsheadbay and Staten Island for my clients!

2. Prepping for a listing appointment later today — running comps, thinking through pricing considerations and marketing plans.

3. Answering questions — ask away in comments or DMs what you are curious about!🏡💬

03/16/2026

The MOST SPACIOUS 3-bedroom condo I’ve toured in ages – massive layout + your own PRIVATE rooftop access (stairs in video… rooftop views on request 😉).

Can you guess the neighborhood? Hint: Classic Brooklyn with amazing eats and easy trains!

Multiple units available, some with parking – perfect timing for buyers wanting space without compromise.

DM for price, full details, or a private showing. Tag a friend hunting in Brooklyn! 🏡🌆

03/16/2026

February market update for Staten Island:

New listings on the Island decreased 25.7% to 304 units compared to February 2025, while pending sales fell 7.4% to 224, according to the Staten Island Board of Realtors’ latest report. Inventory levels dropped 30.7% to 807 units. Home prices remained steady.

“Even with fewer listings and pending sales in February, Staten Island home prices have remained relatively steady ..."

03/15/2026

Quick peek at 3 beautiful Bay Ridge studios from yesterday’s showings -light, layout, and location! Bay Ridge is delivering right now. Which one’s calling your name? Comment below or DM for pricing/tours 🏡

03/14/2026

To all my fellow Bay Ridge agents: thank you for the teamwork, it truly makes a difference 🙏

03/10/2026

Brooklyn vs. Staten Island: February 2026 Market Snapshot 🏡📊

Staten Island remained a strong Seller’s Market – low inventory at just 2.66 months, homes selling at 97.3% of list price, and flying off in only 41 days on average.

Brooklyn is leaning towards Buyer’s Market territory – higher inventory (7.39 months), homes at 96.9% of list, taking 79 days to go pending. Specifics vary by neighborhood and type of property.

Staten Island offers faster sales and tighter competition (great for sellers!), while Brooklyn gives buyers more negotiating power and options.

Thinking about buying or selling in either borough? DM me to chat about your strategy!

03/08/2026

Happy International Women’s Day 💐

Celebrating strength, kindness and brilliance of women everywhere. The world is better because of you. Let’s support, uplift and inspire each other every day💕

02/18/2026

If you saw headlines that say the pace of home sales fell 8.4% in January compared to December - here is some context.
First, it is normal for home sales to dip in January, with the pace picking up next month.
Second, most of the US was hit with snow and cold weather last month, disrupting not only closings, but also showings and new listings.
So the sales haven’t disappeared - they were just postponed by a month or two. Rest of the data still points to a strong spring market ahead.

Follow for more interesting real estate content and reach out any time to start a conversation about your real estate goals.

02/12/2026

According to realtor.com, Californians need about half of their income to pay for a mortgage. In LA the burden is most severe and buyers commit over 70% of their income to mortgage payments.

The state is behind only Montana and Hawaii, and surpasses NY and MA in terms of how pricey it is to own a home.

02/04/2026

Affordability is finally improving! Lower mortgage rates, cooler price growth, and wage gains are all helping bring monthly home expenses closer to the 30%-of-income mark that defines “affordable”. Nationally, we’re moving in the right direction.

Yes - NYC is still on the tougher end of the spectrum, but opportunities do exist with the right plan.

DM me if you want to talk numbers, neighborhoods, or timing.

01/29/2026

According to Realtor.com and the Census, nearly 12,000 people will turn 65 every day for the next two years. As many as 15% of them are planning to retire in 2026, another 23% will do the same in 2027.

Downsizing isn’t about giving something up—it’s about choosing ease. For many 60+ movers, the big reasons are being closer to family, finding a smaller/easier-to-maintain home, enjoying retirement flexibility, and lowering monthly costs.

If you’re thinking about a right-sized move, I can help map options, estimate net proceeds, and line up low-stress next steps.

01/28/2026

2026 isn’t ‘one’ housing market - it’s many. Some metros favor sellers (quick sales, strong pricing, few price reductions), while others give buyers room to negotiate.

NYC took the third spot on the hottest markets list for 2026 (according to Zillow), but trends vary greatly by neighborhood and type of property. Whether you’re buying or selling, your strategy should match your zip code. Message me to discuss your tailored NYC game plan 😎