Good Morning New York, Real Estate with Vince Rocco

At this hour: Becoming a real estate agent in NYC is as easy as taking the required classes and passing the state exam. But, a lot of what you learn in class won’t apply to the real world of real estate, particularly in New York City.

At this hour: More than 264,000 people moved to New York in the past year, according to real estate data, and they’re coming in from all over: 35 percent of these new New Yorkers came from abroad, and 65 percent from within the United States.

At this hour: Sales of condos and co-ops in Manhattan hit their lowest quarterly levels since 2009 earlier this year, with the largest year-over-year drop since the financial crisis.

At this hour: Graduation season is upon us and with that comes a wave of college graduates in need of an affordable apartment. While the city is lauded for its prospective jobs, it pales when it comes to its availability of affordable housing.

At this hour: Construction defects, alleged or otherwise, are a hallmark of any building boom, and the last five years have been no exception.

At this hour: When it comes to purchasing a new home or refinancing a mortgage, everyone's financing needs are different. You may want lower monthly payments, to pay less up front, or you may have something else in mind.

The Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation is a non-profit membership organization that seeks to document, honor and preserve the architectural heritage and cultural history of several downtown New York City neighborhoods.

At this hour: Meet a top real estate duo, Joanne Douglas and Alfred Renna, They wrote a book that will bring readers along on an engaging and often hilarious journey into the world of New York real estate.

At this hour: Now that the pace of apartment sales in Manhattan has swung towards a buyer’s market, sellers can expect some lowball offers coming their way.