NY Residential is a half-hour real estate TV program airing weekly on WPIX in New York City. The show is hosted by Cathy Hobbs, a journalist and Jeff Appel, a real estate industry expert and lecturer. They are joined by correspondent Leila Sbitani, formerly of Entertainment Tonight. It also features segments from real estate reporters in New York, including Christine Haughney from the New York Times and Jason Sheftell from the New York Daily News.
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History
Created by Sparkway, a digital production company, the show first aired on July 15, 2008, and is seen every Sunday morning at 9 a.m. on WPIX. As of October 20, 2008, the show was picked up by WGN America and airs nationally on Saturday mornings as well.
Content
The show's segments spotlight several properties in New York City. Ranging from affordable apartments to luxury condos, the show features a walk through of the property and a Q&A with the broker by a field reporter. It also highlights the surrounding neighborhood, and features information on how to make it to the open house. The show also has segments with real estate tips, market trends, and updates on properties being developed and under construction.