Gea Elika's Blog
July 11, 2025
Why the Best Agent to Sell Your Home Might Be a Buyer’s Agent
When sellers list their homes, they often look for agents with a long résumé of listings and big marketing teams. The assumption is simple: to sell well, hire someone who…
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July 3, 2025
From Buyer-Only to Trusted Closer: New Chapter at ELIKA
New York real estate is constantly evolving, and so are the relationships we build. At ELIKA Real Estate, our foundation has always been pure buyer advocacy. For over two decades,…
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July 2, 2025
At a Crossroads: Watching Zohran Mamdani
When my family left the Soviet Union for Australia in the late 1970s, we weren’t just fleeing repression; we were seeking freedom, economic opportunity, and the chance to chart our…
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June 24, 2025
Zohran Mamdani’s Win Could Trigger NYC’s Real Estate Reset
With his surprise victory in the Democratic mayoral primary, Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani has emerged as the likely next mayor of New York City, ushering in what could be the most…
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June 19, 2025
Upper East Side’s Boom: The Best Rental Property Investment
Manhattan’s rental market drama has primarily played out downtown for the last decade. Renters lined up for shoebox studios in SoHo, fought over sun-filled one-bedrooms in the West Village, and…
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June 6, 2025
Unspoken Realities of Buying Your First Home in New York City
Buying a first home in New York City is a journey. It’s a rollercoaster of excitement, doubt, and revelation, packed into a market where every decision feels magnified. For many,…
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What Shapes NYC Home Buyers: Gender or Personality?
Across New York City, buyers are making decisions that are as emotional as they are financial: a co-op on the Upper West Side, a new condo in Dumbo, a brownstone…
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June 5, 2025
ELIKA Unveils HELEN: An AI Chatbot for NYC Real Estate
Real estate in New York City is notoriously complex. Whether buying a co-op on the Upper West Side, selling a condo in Williamsburg, or evaluating an investment opportunity in Harlem,…
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June 1, 2025
NYC Broker Fees: Who Pays the Rental Agent in 2025?
Renting an apartment in New York City can feel like a competitive sport, fast-paced, high-stakes, and not for the faint of heart. Among the many financial considerations renters must weigh,…
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Finding the Best Buyer’s Agent in NYC’s Real Estate Maze
Most buyers start their home search online, sorting listings by price filters, floor plans, and glossy photos. However, in New York City, where co-op rules and condo offering plans often…
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