Manhattan’s Real Estate market is influenced by economic, social, and geopolitical factors. Examining five key areas, this piece utilizes data and market trends to anticipate potential shifts in the Manhattan real estate market in the months ahead.

1. Changes in the Federal Reserve’s rates, 10-year Treasury yield, and mortgage rates strongly impact Manhattan’s real estate scene. A recent rise in rates coincided with a dip in signed contracts, prompting buyers to rethink affordability. If Fed rate cuts materialize in May ...