Key Takeaways
- Value comes from buying below what a property will be worth, not just buying cheap.
- Estate and probate sales can offer opportunities for prepared buyers.
- Fast-rising areas like Bushwick and Crown Heights rewarded early buyers in 2026.
Mendy's Original Take
From the Mendy Realty archive, first published by Mendy Lipsker.
A number of years ago, I was watching a certain stock that was priced at 5.3. I decided that when it hit 5, I would buy, but it never hit 5. Instead, it began to climb, and within a few years went to 15 and then 16. I learned a good lesson the hard way, buy while the stock is low.
While much of Brooklyn has been redeveloped, renovated and revitalized, the eastern areas have been largely ignored for a number of reasons. However, East New York could be a prime target for smart investors over the next couple of years.
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 Find Value
Watch emerging neighborhoods
Track price changes block by block.
Look at estate sales
Executors often value a clean, quick sale.
Be ready to act
Value does not last long in a tight market.
Common Questions
Where are the best values in Brooklyn in 2026?
It depends on your goals. Bushwick and Crown Heights posted strong price growth, while estates and older buildings can offer value.
Are estate sales good deals?
They can be, especially when the property needs work and the estate wants a smooth sale.
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