Key Takeaways
- 2026 brought rising prices and fewer sales across Brooklyn.
- The lessons of patience and preparation still apply.
- Planning for the year ahead starts with an honest look back.
Mendy's Original Take
From the Mendy Realty archive, first published by Mendy Lipsker.
I travel extensively within the United States and abroad, and what I have noticed in my travels is how life is changing all of the time.
I’ve also noticed that a lot of people get locked into their own circles. Following up and continuing in your regular routine is very important, but occasionally breaking out of that routine and going to meet people in other communities, states, or places is also very important.
Be persistent and make the time to keep in touch, follow up with your clients, friends, and people you know just in general. When I come into new communities, sometimes it is for business, sometimes for vacations, but all of a sudden the people you meet are entrepreneurs. They come into town. They greet you, ask what you are doing, and what you are into. They want to know what are you buying, and what you are selling.
2026 Brooklyn Market Snapshot
Brooklyn prices kept rising in 2026 while fewer homes came to market, giving well-prepared buyers and sellers a clear picture of where value sits.
Median sale price by neighborhood, Q3 2026
Neighborhood medians are for Q3 2026.
How To Plan For The Year Ahead
Review your results
What worked and what did not this year?
Check your property values
Prices moved quickly in 2026.
Set new goals
Decide whether to buy, sell, hold, or refinance.
Common Questions
How did the Brooklyn market do in 2026?
The Brooklyn median rose 5.4% to $1.15 million in Q3 2026 while house inventory fell 17.3%.
What should owners do at year end?
Review property values, tax planning, and next-year goals with your advisors.
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