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Serge Kozhukhar | REALTOR® @sergekozhukhar.bsky.social · 6h

Wishing you a THRIVING Thursday!

Serge Kozhukhar | REALTOR® @sergekozhukhar.bsky.social · 6h

Exposed brick and soaring ceilings lend authentic loft appeal, while the open great room allows for flexible living, dining, and entertaining spaces.

Serge Kozhukhar | REALTOR® @sergekozhukhar.bsky.social · 6h

With two exposures and walls of oversized windows, this home is drenched in natural light throughout the day and enjoys unmatched views around the clock.

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Serge Kozhukhar | REALTOR® @sergekozhukhar.bsky.social · 6h

2200-28 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA

2 Bed | 2 Bath | $550,000 | Clay Shaffer

Discover this northeast corner residence at The Larkin, offering a rare combination of volume, light, and character. #realestate
www.compass.com/app/listing/...

2200-28 Arch St, Unit 404, Philadelphia, PA 19103 | MLS #PAPH2531456 | Compass

2200-28 Arch St, Unit 404, Philadelphia, PA 19103 is a condo listed for sale at $550,000. This is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,191 sqft property.

www.compass.com

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Serge Kozhukhar | REALTOR® @sergekozhukhar.bsky.social · 6h

Built in 1939 and reimagined in 2007, this sublime retreat boasts gated tropical privacy and a single-car garage, all in the heart of gorgeous Bayshore near iconic nightlife, clubhouse dining, championship golf, and miles of pristine shore.

Serge Kozhukhar | REALTOR® @sergekozhukhar.bsky.social · 6h

3435 Royal Palm Avenue
Miami Beach, FL

3 Bed | 2 Bath | $2,590,000 | Audrey Ross

Fabulously carefree with vintage South Beach vibes, this mid-century modern daydream offers a custom indoor-outdoor kitchen overlooking your chic Art Deco pool. #realestate
www.compass.com/app/listing/...

3435 Royal Palm Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140 | MLS #A11886851 | Compass

3435 Royal Palm Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140 is a single family home listed for sale at $2,590,000. This is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,622 sqft property.

www.compass.com

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Serge Kozhukhar | REALTOR® @sergekozhukhar.bsky.social · 6h

NYC’s Hot Luxury Home Market Suggests Fears of a Mamdani-Fueled Wealth Exodus Are Overstated.
www.mansionglobal.com/articles/few...

NYC’s Hot Luxury Home Market Suggests Fears of a Mamdani-Fueled Wealth Exodus Are Overstated

The high-end home sector is showing no signs of slowing down despite concerns about the policies of the incoming democrat socialist mayor, brokers and experts say

www.mansionglobal.com

Serge Kozhukhar | REALTOR® @sergekozhukhar.bsky.social · 6h

Aspen Equestrian Ranch Sells for $27 Million.
www.mansionglobal.com/articles/asp...

Aspen Equestrian Ranch Sells for $27 Million

Moonshot Ranch sits on 10 acres surrounded by the Rocky Mountains

www.mansionglobal.com

Serge Kozhukhar | REALTOR® @sergekozhukhar.bsky.social · 6h

Most repeat buyers - 52% - are aged 55-74 years old. Among all home buyers, 61% are married couples, 21% are single women, and 9% are single men.

Serge Kozhukhar | REALTOR® @sergekozhukhar.bsky.social · 6h

All cash buyers rose to 26% (but this does not factor in those who buy cash and refinance within 30 days after, thereby securing financing AND the ability to deduct all interest costs).

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Serge Kozhukhar | REALTOR® @sergekozhukhar.bsky.social · 6h

Just 21% of buyers were first-timers in the 12 months ending June 2025, only about half the long-time average share of 38% in records going back to 1981. Meanwhile, the average age of the first-time buyer rose once again, to 40.

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Serge Kozhukhar | REALTOR® @sergekozhukhar.bsky.social · 6h

Collectively, credit card balances rose by $24 billion in the 3rd quarter to $1.23 trillion, up 5.75% from a year earlier to a fresh all-time high. The average credit card balance per consumer now stands at $6,523, up 2.2% year over year. (CNBC)

Serge Kozhukhar | REALTOR® @sergekozhukhar.bsky.social · 6h

Maersk - the big container shipping conglomerate - expects global container market volumes to grow by around 4% in 2025, up from its prior forecast of between 2% to 4%. (WSJ)

Serge Kozhukhar | REALTOR® @sergekozhukhar.bsky.social · 6h

The senior housing business is emerging as one of the hottest in the commercial real-estate sector, recovering from a devastating slump that lasted for years. (WSJ)

Serge Kozhukhar | REALTOR® @sergekozhukhar.bsky.social · 6h

Sonida’s acquisition of CNL would create the US’s 8th-largest senior housing company, with more than 14,000 units in 153 independent living, assisted living and memory-care communities in Texas, the Midwest and western states.

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Serge Kozhukhar | REALTOR® @sergekozhukhar.bsky.social · 6h

Year-to-date job cuts have exceeded 1 million. US-based employers have announced the fewest hiring plans since 2011. (Bloomberg)

Serge Kozhukhar | REALTOR® @sergekozhukhar.bsky.social · 6h

US companies announced 153,074 job cuts in October - the highest since 2003 - driven by the technology and warehousing sectors attributed to AI adoption, softening consumer and corporate spending, and rising costs, which are driving belt-tightening and hiring freezes.

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Serge Kozhukhar | REALTOR® @sergekozhukhar.bsky.social · 6h

Across the 20 most popular U.S. home markets, the median home viewed by international buyers in the third quarter was 29.8% more expensive than the median home viewed by domestic buyers, a price gap that was down from 34.2% at the same time last year.

Serge Kozhukhar | REALTOR® @sergekozhukhar.bsky.social · 6h

Canada, the U.K, Mexico, Germany, and Australia produce the most foreign home buyers in the US who generally browse pricier homes than a typical domestic buyer.

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Serge Kozhukhar | REALTOR® @sergekozhukhar.bsky.social · 8h

#bepositive

Serge Kozhukhar | REALTOR® @sergekozhukhar.bsky.social · 1d

Wishing you a WISE Wednesday!

Serge Kozhukhar | REALTOR® @sergekozhukhar.bsky.social · 1d

This marvel features an elevator and two levels of private outdoor space, every detail thoughtfully designed. A rare opportunity to own a piece of New York history, reimagined for contemporary living.

Serge Kozhukhar | REALTOR® @sergekozhukhar.bsky.social · 1d

42 Barrow Street
West Village, NY

4 Bed | 7 Bath | $16,995,000 | Alexander Daigh, Kellyn Goudie and Tom Borrero

Welcome to a meticulously restored West Village townhouse where timeless architecture meets modern luxury. #realestate
www.compass.com/app/listing/...

42 Barrow Street | Compass

42 Barrow Street is a townhouse listed for sale at $16,995,000. This is a 4-bed, 7-bath, 5,316 sqft property.

www.compass.com

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Serge Kozhukhar | REALTOR® @sergekozhukhar.bsky.social · 1d

"Rates have reached an inflection point:

almost half of our activity is re-fi's. The

Low to Middle Class income level is

being careful. The high income consumer

is active. It's a bifurcated market today."

- Phil Green, CEO Frost Bank

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Serge Kozhukhar | REALTOR® @sergekozhukhar.bsky.social · 1d

... defying the impact of import tariffs by reducing production and other costs and raising prices by around 10% attributed to tariffs paid for by those buying their cars. Revenues rose over 7%. (CNBC)