An analysis of citywide sales data by The Real Deal shows that all-cash deals make up a more significant portion of the New York City market than at any time on record, accounting for 60% of condo sales in Manhattan this year. Cash buyers have also successfully scooped up 37% of condo deals in Brooklyn this year and 40% in Queens. All three figures are a record since at least 2018.

This trend can be attributed to rising mortgage rates above 6%, raising borrowing costs ...