The Real Estate Journal

Real estate is a cherished passion of mine. My long-term goals are to invest, become a landlord, and ultimately develop properties. However, after some initial setbacks, I took a step back to educate myself and completely reevaluate my strategy.

That process changed how I think about real estate entirely. Here I share the latest industry updates, market trends, and hard-earned lessons from my own journey. My goal is to help you make smarter decisions and avoid the mistakes I’ve made. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, an aspiring investor, or just following the market, there’s something here for you.

The New York City skyline, which features some of its skyscrapers with the highest observation decks available to the public.

Highest Observation Decks in New York City by Height

February 17, 2026

New York City is famous for its many skyscrapers. Some tall buildings are better known than others due to history or height that defines the skyline. While privately owned, some…

A photo montage of the new 2 World Trade Center. The background shows 2WTC under construction as of 2023, while the foreground is three photos of the proposed building design ideas. The first photo shows the 2006 design by architect Norman Foster and his firm Foster and Partners. The second photo shows the the first redesign by Bjarke Ingels. Finally, the last photo shows Foster's most recent 2023 redesign.

Why 2 World Trade Center is not Built

May 29, 2026

The World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan has come a long way since its brutal attack on September 11, 2001. All of the new office towers on the site…