Aubrey Borrell

05/01/2026

04/09/2026

Cute starter apartment IN CONTRACT over the asking price at $550,000 after 3 contracts out - the 4th contract went out at 9pm Wednesday evening after due diligence delays with all other contracts, buyer signed and returned the contract to my sellers attorney by 11am the next day and wired the 10% contract deposit by noon. Quickest fully executed contract in my career!

12/17/2025

2026 Housing Market Outlook

Data-driven insights into the economic forces shaping the 2026 real estate market. Explore key trends and what lies ahead for discerning buyers and sellers.

12/10/2025

“Despite dire predictions after Zohran Mamdani’s election, luxury sales haven’t just held — they’ve accelerated. Manhattan contracts for homes asking $4M+ jumped 51% year-over-year in November, while Brooklyn cracked $100M in monthly contract volume twice this fall.”

New York’s luxury market is cruising into year-end on a wave of Wall Street bonuses, not political fear. Brokers across top firms told TRD that finance workers — especially from trading titans like Jane Street Capital — are driving a surge of high-end buying, from $5 million starter condos to $30M–$60M trophy trades.

Despite dire predictions after Zohran Mamdani’s election, luxury sales haven’t just held — they’ve accelerated. Manhattan contracts for homes asking $4M+ jumped 51% year-over-year in November, while Brooklyn cracked $100M in monthly contract volume twice this fall.

The fuel: a massive rebound in payouts. Securities-industry bonuses soared 34% in 2024 to $47.5B, and firms like Jane Street, flush from record trading profits, are handing out seven-figure checks to 20-somethings. Brokers say these buyers are finally leaving modest rentals and “shopping like they won the lottery.”

Read the full breakdown in the article below.

11/17/2025

06/15/2025

Last week I toured an incredible townhome in the Village - it was previously owned by Ellen Barkin and Ronald Perelman, sold and gut renovated by a west coast designer couple. It is a super fun juxtaposition of modern and traditional - not very NYC. Much more sort of old hollywood vibes with materials imported from all over the world. The slab of marble in the primary closet is incredible. Sconces imported from England. The attention to detail is special with 5 outdoor spaces. I didn’t take photos of everything and sort of rushed through these bc I enjoyed this jewel box of a space so much. It’s not for everyone, but hopefully it’s for someone with $23mm.

05/18/2025

It is a dream come true to work on such an extraordinary property in the heart of SoHo’s prestigious Cast Iron Historic District.

Originally constructed in 1862 this massive 5,874 sqft. condominium is a rare blend of historic charm and contemporary sophistication. The building has been meticulously reimagined by CookFox Architects. The Great Room measures a massive 47 feet wide - anchored by six oversized 8x5 south facing windows. 2 private elevator banks, an L shaped floorplan separating the public and private wings, soaring 11’10” ceilings, cast iron columns, and restored and exposed ceiling joists. 4 beds including the 22x22 primary suite and 4.5 baths. Complete privacy throughout including the roof deck. Please inquire for pricing or to schedule a private showing.

04/11/2025

The Golden Age of house hunting is over.

Almost 90% of buyers use a real estate agent, and while portals like Zillow say they have 200 million visitors to their website every month, there were only 4.2 million homes sold in the United States last year. This means the vast majority of people looking on Zillow are doing just that – “looking.”

A fight over exclusive home listings could make it harder to find houses on Zillow and prevent real estate commissions from dropping as expected.

04/04/2025

Compass is the #1 independent brokerage in the United States for the fourth year in a row by sales volume, according to RealTrends!