Jon DiPietra Debunks 5 Real Estate Myths That Mislead New Yorkers
Jon DiPietra, a New York–based real estate valuation executive, explains why common beliefs about space and value often miss the mark.
New York, US, 30th January 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, New York City is full of opinions about real estate. Many of them are repeated so often they start to feel true. But according to Jon DiPietra, decades of hands-on valuation work tell a different story.
“You learn things you cannot see in a report,” DiPietra says. “That’s where most of these myths fall apart.”
Below are five common myths that mislead everyday people across dense urban markets, why they persist, and what actually matters instead.
Myth 1: Bigger Space Always Means Better Value
Why people believe it:
Square footage is easy to compare. Listings highlight size first, so people assume more space eq...
